Office Space Vacancy UpdateBy Thomas BattistaState and Local Taxation, April 2022Data collected for the fourth quarter of 2021 suggests continued decline in office space leasing.
Ownership and Use of the Subsurface: A Synthesis and ProposalBy Paul K. StockmanEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, June 2022Despite the current and future importance of underground natural gas storage and underground injection of liquid waste, the governing legal rules are inconsistent and often unclear.
Password ManagersBy Matt LoarLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2022Password managers are an excellent tool to create strong, unique passwords and improve the security of your online accounts.
Pattern Preliminary Civil Jury InstructionsBy Iain D. JohnstonFederal Civil Practice, December 2022One common way to familiarize the jury with the civil legal justice system generally and the task before it specifically is to provide the jury with preliminary instructions after the jury has been impaneled and sworn in.
People You Should Know: Claire ManningFood Law, May 2022A spotlight on Claire Manning, vice chair of the Illinois State Bar Association Food Law Section Council.
People You Should Know: Lynne OstfeldFood Law, May 2022A spotlight on Lynne Ostfeld, chair of the Illinois State Bar Association Food Law Section Council.
Per Se Conflicts of Interest Apply to DUI CasesBy Hon. Jeremy J. RicheyTraffic Laws and Courts, January 2022In People vs. Yost, the Illinois Supreme Court discussed the per se conflict of interest, which triggers an automatic reversal of conviction.
Personal Jurisdiction … Is the Long Arm Really That Long?By Brian MurphyTort Law, October 2022Although personal jurisdiction is often assumed based on a bare minimum of contacts between the defendant and Illinois, simply doing business in the state may not be sufficient for jurisdiction.
A Plaintiff in a Suit Under 12.56 of the BCA Must Be a ShareholderBy Kevin StineCorporate Law Departments, December 2022You must be a current shareholder to file a lawsuit under 12.56 of the Business Corporation Act and for breach of fiduciary duty that is a derivative action.
Planning Required When Sale of Partnership Assets Includes Deferred CompensationBy David A. Johnson, Jr. & Mark D. AndersonBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, March 2022When selling an operating business owned by a partnership, sellers need to analyze the tax impact of deferred compensation as part of its due diligence before closing.
Plea of Guilty to Charge in One County Bars Prosecution of Similar Charge in Second CountyBy J. Brick Van Der SnickTraffic Laws and Courts, January 2022In People v. Hull, the appellate court affirmed the trial court’s decision to grant the defendant’s motion to dismiss and bar La Salle County prosecution for aggravated fleeing and eluding as the defendant had already pleaded guilty to misdemeanor fleeing and eluding in Marshall County.
Powers of Attorney for Health Care in the Age of COVID-19By Sarah LeRoseYoung Lawyers Division, March 2022Many agents named in powers of attorney for health care documents are unaware of the responsibilities bestowed upon them and the standards they are held to under the law.
Practice Pointer: Is a Jury Trial Waiver Irrevocable in All Circumstances? Not Always.By Mark Kevin Wykoff, Julia Kaye Wykoff, & Daniel FultzCriminal Justice, November 2022In People v. Bracey, the defendant argued before the appellate court that his jury waiver, executed prior to his first trial, was not valid with respect to his second trial.
Practitioner Notes: Bank Insulates Itself From Liability in Check ScamBy Paul J. RichardsBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, December 2022With cyber crime on the rise, old fashioned check forgery schemes tend to get overlooked by many practitioners. However, such schemes can be disastrous for the typical small business client.