Inappropriate Comment in Rebuttal Closing Argument?By Hon. Randall B. RosenbaumCriminal Justice, November 2022In People v. Mudd, the Illinois Supreme Court considered whether the prosecutor made an inappropriate comment in rebuttal closing argument.
Interview With Justice Rita B. Garman: Blazing a Trail for Women in LawBy Jennifer Bunker SkerstonWomen and the Law, September 2022The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism recently shared a 20-minute video on its website as part of its “Profiles in Professionalism Series” honoring Justice Rita B. Garman (ret.).
IP Rights Enforcement in CanadaBy Adam Haller, Caroline Henrie, & Kristin WallIntellectual Property, March 2022This article discusses venues and jurisdiction for enforcement; discovery and obtaining evidence of infringement; trial decision-maker; structure of the trial; infringement and defenses for patents, trademarks, copyrights; time to first-level decision; remedies pre-trial and post-trial; appellate review; alternatives to litigation.
IRS Extends Automatic Relief for Late Portability ElectionBy Aaron D. EvansTrusts and Estates, September 2022Since portability was introduced, many taxpayers have missed the opportunity to elect portability of a deceased spouse's unused exclusion amount.
IRS Retirement Plan Limitations for 2022By Bernard G. PeterCorporate Law Departments, May 2022The Internal Revenue Service updated the retirement plan limitations for 2022 in IRS Notice 2021-61.
Is a Physical Office Needed in This Age of Remote Work?By David WhiteYoung Lawyers Division, January 2022With COVID-19 drastically changing the methods in which attorneys provide services to their clients, it is important to consider the pros and cons of various workspaces to decide which is the best fit for you.
Is Grandparent Visitation a Viable Cause of Action Under the IMDMA?By Sean P. SullivanChild Law, May 2022Many potential clients insist that they have a right to see their grandchildren because they are a grandparent. Illinois law does not provide that simply by virtue of being a grandparent someone has a right to demand visitation with a grandchild. However, grandparents may fall into the class of “non-parents” who may have standing to seek visitation with a minor child.
Is the Boss Right? Seventh Circuit Looks at Employer Judgment on ADA ClaimBy Amy Puckett & Anne YuengertLabor and Employment Law, December 2022In Larry Tate v. Thomas Dart, the court examined an employee’s claim that his employer’s refusal to promote him because it could not accommodate his medical restrictions violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
It’s a Sign of the TimesBy Sandra M. BlakeDiversity Leadership Council, June 2022A look at some of the diversity and inclusion advancements in our society.
Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson Joins the United States Supreme CourtBy Tessa Richards & Erin WilsonWomen and the Law, September 2022Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson was nominated to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court by President Biden on February 25, 2022, and confirmed by the Senate on April 7.
Justice Anne Burke RetiringBy Hon. Alfred Swanson, (ret.)Bench and Bar, October 2022A look at Chief Justice Anne Burke's tenure on the Illinois Supreme Court.