Access to Justice

ISBA Assembly Approves Resolution to Further Promote Equal Justice

Administrative

Reimagining Law: Create a Sense of “Belonging” in the Legal ProfessionDisclosure Obligations When Selling a Home in IowaWhat Should I Do If I Am Facing Deportation?

ADR

Do You Need This Language in Your Mediated Settlement Agreement?What To Do When Parties Attribute Bad Faith Motives To Each OtherA New Twist on a Contractual Mediation Requirement

Appellate

How Often is Justice Garman in the Minority in Civil Cases?How Often Is Justice Theis in the Minority in Civil Cases?How Has Justice Michael Burke Voted in Civil Cases Since Joining the Court?

Bankruptcy

Is a Bankruptcy Lawyer a Financial Advisor? Yes!In the process of rewriting my bio for my newly redesigned website, BankruptcyLawChicago.com, I reflected on exactly what I do well as an attorney in practice for 30 years. This update reflects the philosophy behind my practiceRepairing a Household Budget Deficit with Bankruptcy

Cannabis

Water Soluble CBDNanotechnology in cannabis: What’s the benefit of using nanotechnology?USDA Final Rule on Hemp

Civil Litigation

Environmental Justice Becomes Part of Federal Climate Change PoliciesPFAS on Illinois EPA’s and U.S. EPA’s RadarTo Have a Will or Not to Have a Will: What are the Implications?

Coronavirus

N.D. Illinois Adopts COVID Testing Protocol for Jury TrialsReimagining Law: Create a Sense of “Belonging” in the Legal ProfessionCheck Local and State Health Department Rules: Some Require Reporting Of COVID-19 Cases

Criminal

What Are the Penalties for Manufacturing or Selling Drugs in Illinois?When Can Drunk Driving Lead to Felony DUI Charges?WHAT IS THE OFFENSE OF TRAVELING TO MEET A CHILD IN ILLINOIS?

Education

Local Board Of Fire And Police Commissioners Restrictions On Party AffiliationsOCR Decision Highlights Common Child Find Red FlagsSign, Sign, Everywhere An Election Sign. Blockin’ Out The Scenery, Breakin’ My Mind

Employment & Labor

PREVAILING WAGE REMINDER: Local, State and Federal Prevailing Wage Obligations Vary GreatlyThese Two FMLA and ADA Resources Will Maximize Your Compliance in 2021Check Local and State Health Department Rules: Some Require Reporting Of COVID-19 Cases

Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Stuck, UnstuckPresident Orsey’s Statement on the Importance of Judicial IndependenceISBA Board of Governors Approves Three Ethics Opinions

Family & Divorce

Indicators That It Might Be Time to File for Divorce in IllinoisHow Will Parental Relocation Affect My Parenting Plan?How to Avoid the Common Mistakes Made During Divorce

Financial

New York Executive Order and Regulation Requires Banks To Honor Forbearance Requests And Other Regulated Entities To Potentially Restrict Late And Overdraft FeesHow Recent TCPA “Autodialer” Decisions Impact Your BusinessA New York Class Action Relying on the Second Circuit’s Madden Decision Is In Jeopardy After Magistrate Judge’s Recommendation

Food, Drug & Agriculture

CBD Industry Sees Increase in Website Accessibility SuitsNew Year Brings Substantial Changes for Tobacco, Cannabis, and Food and Beverage IndustriesFDA Issues Round of CBD Warning Letters and Revised Consumer Update, Restates Potential Risks and Unknowns

Government

Seventh Circuit Overturns $44.7 Million Jury Verdict Against City in Shooting IncidentLocal Board Of Fire And Police Commissioners Restrictions On Party AffiliationsPAC Issues Binding Opinion on Juvenile Victim Records

Health Care

Health Providers Must Ensure Social Media Interactions Protect Patients' Protected Health InformationTips on How to Pass Your State Board of Pharmacy InspectionOCR Settles First Case in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative

Immigration

Understanding the Registration Process for H-1B VisasWeekly News Review: February 15-19thOverview: Biden's 3 Immigration Executive Orders

Insurance

No Vacancy: Insurer Denies Coverage for Hotel’s COVID-19 LossesDo You Understand Your Healthcare Payer Contracts?How Are FMLA and Short-Term Disability Different?

Intellectual Property

FC panel reverses IPR finding of no obviousness and vacates decision as to dependent claims that the Board did not discuss separatelyN.D. Illinois Adopts COVID Testing Protocol for Jury TrialsFC panel affirms DC decision that Torrent did not show obviousness of Takeda’s algoliptin claims

Law Firm Marketing & Management

Law Firm Partnership – Non Performing PartnersLaw Firm Compensation – Changing System to Incorporate Client OriginationNew Illinois Law Impacts Traffic Violations in Speed Camera Zones

Personal Injury

What Kind of Evidence Is Used in Truck Accident Injury Claims?The "Open and Obvious Defense" In Pothole And Other Roadway Defect CasesHow Do Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Workers’ Compensation Claims?

Privacy & Data Security

Business Reorganization Versus LiquidationBrooks, Tarulis & Tibble Announces Passing of David WentzRetaining Key Employees

Probate & Estate Planning

Remote Witnessing of Wills: A Step in the Right DirectionCourt Held That an Heir Of an Estate Who Released All Claims Against the Estate Via a Settlement Agreement No Longer Had StandingFirst Study On Millennial Estate Planning Finds Surge In Wills Due To The Pandemic

Property Law

No Vacancy: Insurer Denies Coverage for Hotel’s COVID-19 LossesA Chilling Effect: The Fifth District Upholds Insurer’s Denial of Coverage for Frozen Pipe BurstCalifornia Federal Court Finds No Coverage In Fire Coverage Row Where Insured Made Material Misrepresentations on Policy Application

Real Estate & Construction

What Closing Costs Will I Need to Pay When Buying a Home?What You Need to Know When Buying a Home Through a Short SaleHow to Address Hazardous Materials and Substances When Selling a Home

Securities

Reg CF 101: What is the Regulation Crowdfunding Exemption?Securities Law 101Show Me The Money!

Tax

New Federal Corporate Transparency Act Will Add Owner Disclosure Requirements For All Business EntitiesCommercial Real Estate Sales in Chicago drop to a 10-year low in 2020The Cook County Board of Review Has Reviewed and Corrected the Excessive Assessments Issued by the Cook County Assessor

Technology

Artificial Intelligence in Construction: Part IVArtificial Intelligence in Construction: Part IIIWhat to Consider When Restarting ERP Projects During and After COVID-19

Uncategorized

The Illinois State Bar Association Condemns the Rioting and Violence at the U.S. CapitolAvoid a DUI sentence in IllinoisISBA Presidential Statement