Thank You to Our AuthorsBy Jennifer Bunker SkerstonTrusts and Estates, July 2020A thank you to the authors who contributed to the 2019-20 bar year issues of the Trusts & Estates newsletter.
Thanksgiving in the PandemicBy Judge Michael ChmielCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, November 2020A note from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
Time to Allow Possession of Cell Phones in Courthouses and CourtroomsBy Evan BrunoElder Law, August 2020 As part of its 2020-2023 Strategic Plan, the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice plans to draft a uniform policy, to be presented to the Illinois Supreme Court, allowing greater use of cell phones in courthouses and encouraging adoption of a uniform policy statewide.
Time to Allow Possession of Cell Phones in Courthouses and CourtroomsBy Evan BrunoBench and Bar, July 2020 As part of its 2020-2023 Strategic Plan, the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice plans to draft a uniform policy, to be presented to the Illinois Supreme Court, allowing greater use of cell phones in courthouses and encouraging adoption of a uniform policy statewide.
Tips for Handling Medicaid Applications & Appeals During COVID-19By Michael J. DrabantElder Law, August 2020As a result of COVID-19, there have been additional strains put on the Medicaid application and appeal processes in Illinois, which presents unique challenges for attorneys practicing in this area.
Together We Can Teach New Ways to Resolve GrievancesBy Hon. Michael S. JordanAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2020A look at how video meetings can provide a safer, more efficient, and less costly way to resolve conflicts.
Together We Can Teach New Ways to Resolve GrievancesBy Hon. Michael S. JordanLabor and Employment Law, September 2020A look at how video meetings can provide a safer, more efficient, and less costly way to resolve conflicts.
Trademark Searching and Freedom to Operate Advice – Balancing Legal and Commercial RiskBy Blake KnowlesIntellectual Property, December 2020Trademark clearance searching is essential for any business looking to launch a new brand. Failure to conduct a proper clearance search can lead to adoption of a brand that infringes pre-existing rights of another trader in an identical or very similar trademark. Unfortunately, trade mark clearance searching has become increasingly complicated. This means that any professional providing trademark clearance advice needs to be able to balance commercial and legal factors in order to provide commercially practical and pragmatic advice.
Transfer of Minerals by Out-of-State Intestate Resident Upon DeathBy Matthew L. McArthy & Justin R. JohnsonTrusts and Estates, November 2020A look at how a title examiner deals with the issues that arise when an out-of-state resident passes away owning minerals in Illinois.
Transfer of Minerals by Out-of-State Intestate Resident Upon DeathBy Matthew L. McArthy & Justin R. JohnsonMineral Law, March 2020A look at how a title examiner deals with the issues that arise when an out-of-state resident passes away owning minerals in Illinois.
Transformation in Illinois’ Department of Juvenile JusticeBy Deanna HoytChild Law, November 2020Thanks to investment in community alternatives and legislative reforms, the population of youths in juvenile prisons has gone down significantly.
Transgender MattersBy Judge Ann Breen-GrecoWomen and the Law, December 2020A summary of the ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law's CLE program on transgender issues
Transparency in the Time of COVID-19By James A. WebbLocal Government Law, June 2020Two of the primary statutes meant to ensure open government in Illinois, the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act, are facing renewed focus in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Transparency in the Time of COVID-19By James A. WebbGovernment Lawyers, May 2020Two of the primary statutes meant to ensure open government in Illinois, the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act, are facing renewed focus in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Treasury Department, IRS Extend Safe Harbor for Renewable Energy Projects Impacted by COVID-19By Alan JedlickaEnergy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, September 2020The Treasury Department and IRS have recognized that COVID-19 is responsible for construction delays and disruptions in global supply chains that may impede renewable energy projects and jeopardize the financing for such projects by threatening the significant tax credits on which those projects may depend or for which they would otherwise qualify.
Trends in Overdraft Fee and NSF LitigationBy Matt Mulqueen & Robert TomCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2020There has recently been an increase in class action lawsuits against banks and credit unions challenging the manner in which those institutions charge overdraft and non-sufficient funds fees.
Trump Administration’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule Reduces the Reach of the Clean Water ActBy Jorge MihalopoulosEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, June 2020On April 21, 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency achieved a top priority of the Trump Administration’s environmental agenda: Narrowing the scope of the Clean Water Act by officially replacing the Obama Administration’s Clean Water Rule.
Trump Weighs in on WOTUS and Repeals Obama’s Clean Water RuleBy Jorge MihalopoulosEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, February 2020The phrase "waters of the United States" has caused ambiguity in hundreds of cases. Although the Trump administration has taken steps to replace the Clean Water Rule, it will not likely end the debate.