Retirement: Some of Its Joys and Some of Its ConcernsBy Hon. Robert J. Anderson, (ret.), Albert Durkin, David M. House, Timothy J. Howard, & Gary T. RafoolSenior Lawyers, February 2022A discussion on some of the interests and concerns of retired attorneys.
Rogers: A Different Perspective of Income and Double CountingBy James HanauerFamily Law, December 2022For years, the courts have struggled with the issue of allocating an asset as property and then calling the same asset income for purposes of child support and/or maintenance calculations.
Roundtable Discussion With ISBA Rural Practice FellowsBy Matthew R. HuffLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2022A summary of the Standing Committee on Legal Technology's online roundtable discussion with associate fellows in the new ISBA Rural Practice Initiative.
Rule 137 SanctionsBy Richard DouglassCivil Practice and Procedure, May 2022Every now and then, our adversaries cross the line by pursuing frivolous claims. And if reason alone is not enough to dissuade them from pursuing such claims, often the best action we can take on behalf of our clients is to seek sanctions under Rule 137.
Rule 8.4(g) Case Update: Eliminating Bias v. the First AmendmentBy Athena T. TaiteDiversity Leadership Council, June 2022The Supreme Court of Colorado issued an opinion on June 7, 2021, responding to an argument that its ethics rule, intended to address bias in the legal system, improperly limits free speech.
Running for Office: Is It for You?By Marylou Lowder KentWomen and the Law, April 2022Things to consider if you are weighing the decision to run for public offic.
SAFE-T Act ChallengesBy Sara VigTraffic Laws and Courts, November 2022State’s attorneys across Illinois have recently filed lawsuits alleging that the SAFE-T Act is unconstitutional because it violates the single-subject rule.
SEC Defeats Motion to Dismiss Insider Trading Complaint Alleging Novel ‘Shadow Trading’ TheoryBy Jonathan E. Richman & Julia D. AlonzoCorporate Law Departments, February 2022The SEC prevailed on a motion to dismiss a closely watched lawsuit alleging that the defendant had engaged in insider trading based on news about a not-yet-public corporate acquisition when he purchased securities of a company not involved in that deal.
Secure Act 2.0By Jonathan D. MortonFederal Taxation, April 2022On March 29, 2022, the United States House of Representatives passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022, which makes significant changes to the initial SECURE Act that was enacted in 2019.
Sellers Can Sue Over Excessive Fees for Section 22.1 Condo DisclosuresBy Joseph R. FortunatoReal Estate Law, January 2022The case of Channon v. Westward Management, Inc. involved a suit by a condominium unit owner against a property manager for excessive and unreasonable fees to provide the owner with documents and other information that unit owners are required by the Illinois Condominium Property Act to provide to prospective purchasers.
A Series on How to Help Yourself Get Out of Your FunkBy Sandra Lin SweeneyGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2022Though attorneys often pride themselves on helping others, the numbers show they are bad at taking care of themselves.
Service of Third-Party Citation to Discover Assets Via Email Is Not EffectiveBy Kevin StineCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, November 2022In Midwest Commercial Funding, LLC v. Kelly, the appellate court determined that service of a third-party citation to discover assets was not effective when sent via email.
Setting Up a Human Resource DepartmentBy Alan M. KaplanBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, March 2022All companies, whether they consist of one or thousands of employees, must confront and meet the challenges of human resource and personnel matters.
Settlement Agreement Signed in the IRELA v. IDFPR CaseBy Michael J. RooneyReal Estate Law, June 2022IRELA performed an important service when it stepped up to challenge IDFPR after it exceeded its statutory authority to regulate the title insurance industry and interfered in the client-attorney relationship that is governed by the Illinois Supreme Court.
Seventh Circuit Opinion Correctly Decides the Wrong Law?By Phillip R. Van NessIntellectual Property, June 2022The K.F.C. v Snap, Inc., No. 21-2247 (7th Cir. March 24, 2022), court made the correct decision, although with puzzling implications. When and how should arbitration contract formation be evaluated?
Seventh Circuit Rejects Award Interpretation Allowing Party to Delay Payment IndefinitelyBy Jay SchleppenbachAlternative Dispute Resolution, July 2022In its recent decision in Nano Gas Technologies, Inc. v. Clifton Roe, the appellate court dealt with an arguably ambiguous award, but ultimately resolved any ambiguity without the need for remand to the arbitrator.
Sex, Gender, and Identity: Using Intentional Language to Foster a More Inclusive Legal FieldBy Ryan R. LeeTrusts and Estates, February 2022All members of the legal profession should strive to make the field as inclusive and affirming as possible. A working knowledge of the importance of proper pronoun use and gender neutral language can become two invaluable tools in a practitioner’s briefcase.