Steven Platt Revises Chapter 9: Pregnancy and Family Leave Issues in the Workplace for IICLE
Shareholder L. Steven Platt has revised Chapter 9: Pregnancy and Family Leave Issues in the Workplace for the publication Employment Termination: Employer Obligations and Workplace Considerations-IICLE 2018 Edition. This current edition is the first of two new editions replacing the Employment Termination, 2013 Edition — the second being Employment Terminations: Procedures, Grounds, and Challenges (scheduled for publication in Fall 2018)…. Read more »
Stay of Judgment Pending Appeal: Avoid the Appeal-Bond Trap
Mandatory Non-Binding Arbitration A Practical Guide to Law Division Commercial Calendar Cases
U.S. Supreme Court Reverses Law on a state’s right to compel mail-order/internet sellers to collect sales tax on products delivered to that state
Our Constitution in its Commerce Clause prevents states from discriminating against or unduly burdening interstate commerce. Commerce has obviously changed considerably in the almost 250 years since the Constitution was written: sales taxes were once collected only on local transactions: but as remote sales by “mail-order” became more prevalent, it became less clear as to… Read more »
Elder Law Update Trusts: Does My Aging Mother Really Need One?
When clients come into our office, the first question they often ask is, “Do I need to set up a trust for my loved one?” The answer depends on the circumstances. Frequently, clients are interested in setting up a trust in order to safeguard their assets from various creditors. Holding property in a trust in… Read more »
Always Maximize Pre-Litigation Settlement Efforts
As anyone who has been involved in litigation knows, there is almost always communication between the parties and their attorneys before a lawsuit is filed. This is usually at the point when emotions are running high. One party feels that it has been wronged and demands payment or other conduct in lieu of filing a… Read more »
When Alleged Hostile Work Environment Does Not Constitute Actionable Title VII Harassment – Summary Judgment in Favor of the Employer
Mulligan-Grimstad v. Morgan Stanley, 877 F.3d 705 (7th Cir., Dec. 11, 2017) Scenario: Kerrie is hired in 2001 as a sales associate at a financial advisory firm. She enjoys success at work, including promotions. In 2005, she is teamed with John, a male senior financial advisor, on several client accounts. This partnership lasts 7 years… Read more »
The Illinois Supreme Court and its Message to Hazing Participants on College Campuses
Sending a child off to college should be a joyful occasion. While this transition brings the promise of forging lifelong memories and friendships, it is often also marked by peer pressure to make dangerous decisions. A recent decision by the Illinois Supreme Court may change the party dynamic on college campuses all across the state…. Read more »
D&L Adds Practice Area
Julia Jensen Smolka has expanded her practice to include reproductive legal issues. She provides assistance in creating and reviewing all contracts and documents needed for the surrogacy and represents parties in negotiating financial and other terms of those contracts.