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Articles From 2023

Procedural Pitfalls Prevent Plaintiff’s Recovery Under Personnel Record Review Act By J. Matthew Pfeiffer Civil Practice and Procedure, May 2023 The appellate court recently addressed particular nuances of Illinois’ Personnel Record Review Act, ultimately deciding that a defendant was entitled to a judgment on the pleadings due to the plaintiff’s failure to strictly follow the law’s procedural requirements.
Prolonging Motherhood: Legal Considerations When Freezing Embryos By Judge Karen Bowes, Judge Grace G. Dickler, (ret.), & Diana Arroyo Family Law, May 2023 The legal issues Illinois women should consider when deciding whether or not to freeze their embryos.
Proposed Legislation Affecting Minerals By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2023 Summaries of bills that affect mineral interests.
Prosecutorial Bias – ABA’s State & Local Government Section’s CLE at Midyear Meeting By Bianca Brown Young Lawyers Division, March 2023 An overview of the prosecutorial bias CLE program at the American Bar Association Midyear Meeting.
Proving an Arbitration Agreement Unconscionable: Difficult, But Not Impossible By Jay Schleppenbach Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, April 2023 Avoiding arbitration on grounds of unconscionability remains a difficult task, but it is not impossible
Proving an Arbitration Agreement Unconscionable: Difficult, But Not Impossible By Jay Schleppenbach Alternative Dispute Resolution, March 2023 Avoiding arbitration on grounds of unconscionability remains a difficult task, but it is not impossible
Puerto Rican Bar Association Wins Diversity Leadership Award By Edwin Reyes Diversity Leadership Council, June 2023 Congratulations to the 2022-23 winner of the Diversity Leadership Award, the Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois.
Pugin v. Garland By Hope Mercado International and Immigration Law, July 2023 A summary and analysis of Pugin v. Garland.
Quips, Quotes, and Comebacks Part II— Or, ‘Who the Dickens Said That?’ By Lawrence O. Taliana Senior Lawyers, June 2023 Quotes from famous people that can be stored and used as a ready source of quips, quotes, and comebacks whenever the need arises.
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The Real Estate P.O.A. By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, February 2023 Many real estate attorneys have their clients sign powers of attorney for property to allow the attorneys to sign various real estate transaction documents for them. If this occurs, the attorney must be aware of some crucial points.
Recall Mechanism Must Be in Place Prior to Recall Referendum By Michael J. Smoron Local Government Law, March 2023 In Henyard v. Municipal Officers of the Village of Dolton, the appellate court considered an issue of first impression: whether Illinois voters may recall their local elected officials.
A Recap of the 2023 ISBA Member Appreciation & Recognition Reception By Taylor Tyler Young Lawyers Division, October 2023 On September 14th, 2023, the Illinois State Bar Association hosted the 2022-23 Member Appreciation and Recognition Reception at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, December 2023 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, October 2023 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, August 2023 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, June 2023 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, April 2023 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, February 2023 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Fourth District Case Gets It Right on Intended Parent By Rachael Toft Family Law, March 2023 A summary of a recent appellate case that determined that a donor is not a legal parent.
Recent IAG/PAC Opinions, Legislation, and Judicial Decisions Regarding FOIA and OMA By Michael T. Jurusik Local Government Law, October 2023 Summaries of recent opinions, legislation, and judicial decisions regarding the Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act.
Recent Illinois Property Tax Cases By Timothy Moran State and Local Taxation, August 2023 Summaries of two recent Illinois property tax cases.
Recent Legislative Proposals Involving Environmental Law By William J. Anaya Environmental and Natural Resources Law, April 2023 Summaries of recent legislative proposals of interest to environmental law practitioners.
Recent Military Operations Offer a Shake-Up in the International Law of Self-Defense By Patrick Hogan International and Immigration Law, September 2023 On October 5-6, 2022, the United States military conducted an airstrike and a ground raid in regions of Syria under the control of the Syrian government.
Recent PAC Opinions, Legislation, and Judicial Decisions Regarding FOIA and OMA By Michael T. Jurusik Local Government Law, May 2023 Summaries of recent opinions, legislation, and judicial decisions regarding the Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act.
Recognizing and Litigating Affirmative Defenses By Cathy A. Pilkington Civil Practice and Procedure, October 2023 A valid affirmative defense is a powerful litigation tool.
Redlining in Florida By Madonna T. Lechner Law Related Education for the Public, November 2023 Redlining is an illegal practice in which lenders avoid providing credit services to individuals living in or seeking to live in, communities of color because of the race, color, or national origin of the residents in those communities.
A Reflection on Life Before and After the Advent of Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 By Madonna T. Lechner Law Related Education for the Public, January 2023 A member's reflections on life before and after Title IX was signed into law.
Reflections for History By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Senior Lawyers, October 2023 Like the public officials we elect, all of us will be judged by our peers.
Reflections on the Life of Vernon Jordan: 1935-2021 By Sharon Eiseman Diversity Leadership Council, June 2023 A look at Vernon Jordan's life and work.
Reflections on the War in Ukraine One Year Later: Can International Law Hold Russia Accountable? By Cindy Buys & Thomas Beley International and Immigration Law, March 2023 An examination of the first international legal action taken by Ukraine at the International Court of Justice to hold Russia accountable.