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Articles From 2023

Human and Civil Rights at the ISBA: Let’s Go! By Junaid “J” Afeef Human and Civil Rights, August 2023 A note from the chair.
Hydrogen Tax Credit Encourages Replacement of Fossil Fuels By Alan Jedlicka Environmental and Natural Resources Law, October 2023 The Hydrogen Fuel Replacement Tax Credit Act, P.A. 103-0268, was signed into law on July 25, 2023.
Hydrogen Tax Credit Encourages Replacement of Fossil Fuels By Alan Jedlicka Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, September 2023 The Hydrogen Fuel Replacement Tax Credit Act, P.A. 103-0268, was signed into law on July 25, 2023.
I Would Like to Introduce You to Food and Agriculture Lawyer Cari Rincker By Angela Peters Food Law, September 2023 A spotlight on nationall renowned food and agriculture lawyer, Cari Rincker.
If the Dress Fits, You Must Acquit: A Trial Lawyer’s Tale By Julia Jensen Smolka Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2023 A member of the section council shares a memorable case that went to trial.
If You Claim a Credit, You Need to Prove It By Herb Franks & Rebecca Lamm Workers’ Compensation Law, March 2023 The appellate court recently issued a stern warning to employers reminding that credit against an award is the exception rather than the general rule, and it is the employer’s burden to conclusively prove its entitlement to credit.
Illinois Amends Day and Temporary Labor Services Act By Katharine P. Lennox, Dawn Cutlan Stetter, & Michael R. Phillips Labor and Employment Law, September 2023 On Aug. 4, 2023, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 2862 / Public Act 103-437, making significant changes to Illinois’ Day and Temporary Labor Services Act.
Illinois Animal Legislation Wrap-Up By Ledy VanKavage Animal Law, September 2023 Summaries of noteworthy animal rights bills signed into law by Governor Pritzker.
Illinois Appellate Court Issues Opinion Concerning Chicago Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax: RN Acquisition, LLC v. PACCAR Leasing Co. By David J. Kupiec, JD,CPA & Natalie M. Martin, J.D. State and Local Taxation, February 2023 In November 2022, the appellate court issued an opinion in RN Acquisition, LLC v. PACCAR Leasing Co. affirming the circuit court's finding that PACCAR Leasing Company was not responsible for the tax in question under the terms of the lease contract at issue.
Illinois Appellate Court Rules Athletic Organizations Are Subject to the Illinois Human Rights Act By Ronald S. Langacker Diversity Leadership Council, June 2023 In a matter of first impression, the appellate court held that youth athletic organizations and sports teams cannot engage in discriminatory actions as defined by the IHRA.
Illinois Appellate Court Rules Pre-Judgment Interest Statute Constitutional By Jeff Kehl Construction Law, August 2023 In June 2023, the appellate court reversed a trial court decision, ruling that the 2021 statutory amendment allowing for pre-judgment interest to be applied in personal injury lawsuits was constitutional.
Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates By Mari Christopherson Child Law, April 2023 The cornerstone of the CASA mission is providing best-interest advocacy for children before the court due to allegations of abuse and/or neglect.
Illinois Becomes Breeding Ground for Biometric Information Privacy Rights By Joe Souligne Young Lawyers Division, January 2023 Since becoming law, Biometric Information Privacy Act litigation has exploded in Illinois.
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act Issues By William A. Price Corporate Law Departments, December 2023 An overview of issues that can arise from the Biometric Information Privacy Act and tips for limiting risk.
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act Issues By William A. Price Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, December 2023 An overview of issues that can arise from the Biometric Information Privacy Act and tips for limiting risk.
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act Issues By William A. Price General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2023 An overview of issues that can arise from the Biometric Information Privacy Act and tips for limiting risk.
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act Issues By William A. Price Corporate Law Departments, October 2023 An overview of issues that can arise from the Biometric Information Privacy Act and tips for limiting risk.
The Illinois Child Support Guidelines Quadrennial Review Report and the Updated Child Support Guidelines By Margaret A. Bennett & Nancy Chausow Shafer Family Law, March 2023 A summary of the Illinois Child Support Advisory Committee's review of child support guidelines.
Illinois Continues to Expand Workers’ Rights By Michael J. Maslanka Human and Civil Rights, August 2023 HB2493, recently signed by the governor, helps protect the jobs of those whose family members were killed by violence and lets the family grieve for a reasonable period of time.
Illinois Department of Revenue Sales and Use Tax Letter Rulings By David P. Dorner State and Local Taxation, June 2023 Summaries of two recent sales and use tax general information letter rulings and one sales tax private letter ruling recently published by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Illinois Employment Update 2024 By Patrick F. Moran, Susan J. Best, & Brian Roth Labor and Employment Law, December 2023 Summaries of laws that go into effect in 2024 that Illinois employers should prepare for.
Illinois Establishes Solar & Wind Siting Standards; Counties on Short Timeframe to Comply By Adam Margolin, Kate Duncan, Chris Skey, & Elizabeth McErlean Environmental and Natural Resources Law, October 2023 The Illinois General Assembly recently enacted legislation that addresses county-level regulation over the siting and zoning of larger solar and wind projects.
Illinois Establishes Solar & Wind Siting Standards; Counties on Short Timeframe to Comply By Adam Margolin, Kate Duncan, Chris Skey, & Elizabeth McErlean Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, April 2023 The Illinois General Assembly recently enacted legislation that addresses county-level regulation over the siting and zoning of larger solar and wind projects.
Illinois Estate Tax and Real Property: Best Practices for Residents and Non-Residents By Luke E. Harriman & Angelica F. Russell-Johnson Real Estate Law, January 2023 This article discusses how real estate is treated for Illinois estate tax purposes, highlights some counterintuitive results based on this treatment, and provides recommendations for holding real estate in a tax-efficient manner.
Illinois Expands Workplace Protections Against Race-Related Hairstyle Discrimination By Terrill A. Wilkins Young Lawyers Division, April 2023 On January 1, 2023, the Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair Act went into effect, ushering in an expanded definition of “race” under the Illinois Human Rights Act that broadens workplace protections against race discrimination for employees across the state.
Illinois Expands Youthful Parole By Hallie M. Bezner Child Law, April 2023 In February, Gov. Pritzker officially signed HB 1064 into law, effectively abolishing juvenile life without parole as we know it in Illinois.
Illinois Home Repair and Remodeling Act—Requirements for Contractors on Residential Projects By Mark B. Grzymala & Joseph F. Kwiatkowski Construction Law, August 2023 An overview of the Illinois Home Repair and Remodeling Act.
Illinois Human Rights Commission Rules in Favor of Landlord in Case Alleging Disability Discrimination By James V. Ferolo & Lily Mckay Corporate Law Departments, December 2023 In In the Matter of IDHR and Brenda Salgado-Morales and Ross Shrestha, the Illinois Human Rights Commission ruled in favor of a landlord in a case alleging disability discrimination because the tenant failed to notify the respondent of her disability and two emotional support dogs in her rental application.
Illinois Human Rights Commission Rules in Favor of Landlord in Case Alleging Disability Discrimination By James V. Ferolo & Lily Mckay Real Estate Law, November 2023 In In the Matter of IDHR and Brenda Salgado-Morales and Ross Shrestha, the Illinois Human Rights Commission ruled in favor of a landlord in a case alleging disability discrimination because the tenant failed to notify the respondent of her disability and two emotional support dogs in her rental application.
Illinois Law Update: Legislation Food Law, January 2023 Legislative updates of interest to food law practitioners.