Limits on Land AcquisitionBy Micah BrownInternational and Immigration Law, April 2024Since January 2024, most states have proposed at least one piece of legislation to prohibit or restrict foreign investments and landholdings in land, particularly private agricultural land, located within the boundaries of their states to some degree.
‘Living in Sin’ Is About to Get a Lot RiskierBy Meighan A. HarmonFamily Law, May 2024House Bill 4404, introduced in January 2024, creates the Uniform Cohabitants’ Economic Remedies Act.
The Logistics of Handling Powers of Attorney Under the Recent Amendments to the Act – Reasonable and Unreasonable Cause to RefuseBy Michael J. FleckTrusts and Estates, December 2024Senate Bill 3421 was enacted as Public Act 103-0994 on August 9, 2024, to be effective January 1, 2025. The Public Act makes certain changes to the Illinois Power of Attorney Act, specifically under Section 2-8. This article will focus on the practical logistics of handling powers of attorney due to these recent amendments, to minimize the chance that powers of attorney are rejected by a third party.
Making a Difference for Survivors of Gender-Based ViolenceBy Paloma HollomanDiversity Leadership Council, June 2024Ascend Justice is an advocacy organization that empowers individuals and families impacted by gender-based violence or the child welfare system.
Making a Difference for Survivors of Gender-Based ViolenceBy Paloma HollomanHuman and Civil Rights, May 2024Ascend Justice is an advocacy organization that empowers individuals and families impacted by gender-based violence or the child welfare system.
Making a Difference for Survivors of Gender-Based ViolenceBy Paloma HollomanWomen and the Law, March 2024Ascend Justice is an advocacy organization that empowers individuals and families impacted by gender-based violence or the child welfare system.
Making Nightlife AccessibleBy Alicia BridgesDiversity Leadership Council, June 2024Despite their obligations as public accommodations under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, many bars and nightlife options continue to exclude many individuals with disabilities.
Making the Most of Your ABA Annual or Midyear MeetingBy Kenneth MatuszewskiYoung Lawyers Division, August 2024In addition to its many other benefits, ISBA offers YLD members the opportunity to serve as delegates to the American Bar Association's Annual and Midyear meetings.
Marching Forward: How NIH’s Proposed Framework Could Reshape the Bayh-Dole Act’s Use of March-in RightsBy Anthony J. Wenn, Frank Brefo, & Sarah DunkleyIntellectual Property, June 2024In December 2023, the National Institute of Standards and Technology released a draft framework that includes price as a factor for encorcing "march-in" rights under the Bayh-Dole Act. If implemented, this framework marks a significant policy shift, making it clear that the government can effectively recapture the exclusive rights of technology derived from federally funded research if the price of a product is deemed too high.
Meet Lynne R. OstfeldBy Angela PetersFood Law, February 2024A member spotlight on Lynne Ostfeld.
Meet On Food LawFood Law, April 2024On Food Law is a food and policy blog that serves as a forum for food law scholars, policymakers, media, the food industry, and the interested public to engage with and discuss research in and ideas about food law and policy.
Meet Our Chair, Robert AndersonBy Angela PetersFood Law, January 2024A member spotlight on the Food Law Section Council chair, Robert Anderson.