Commercial Property Insurance Policy Did Not Cover Ordered Demolition of Condominium BuildingBy Paul PetersonReal Estate Law, February 2024A summary and analysis of Horizon West Condominium Homes Ass'n v. Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut, in which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of the association's suit against its insurer after the condo building was ordered to be evacuated and demolished at the expense of the association.
Compliance With the Beneficial Ownership RuleBy Kevin J. StineCorporate Law Departments, February 2024Although the Beneficial Ownership Rule requiring banks to identify and verify beneficial owners of legal entity customers went into effect in 2018, many bank customers are not aware of the rule and resist assembling the information required for the bank to comply with the rule.
Cook County Hospital: A Lesson in the History and Diversity of ChicagoBy Hon. Geraldine D’SouzaDiversity Leadership Council, June 2024The Cook County Hospital Building was brought back to life as a hotel and includes an on-site museum that serves as a history lesson on medical care for the county's poor and disenfranchised.
Cook County Hospital: A Lesson in the History and Diversity of ChicagoBy Hon. Geraldine D’SouzaRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, April 2024The Cook County Hospital Building was brought back to life as a hotel and includes an on-site museum that serves as a history lesson on medical care for the county's poor and disenfranchised.
Corporate Tax in United Arab EmiratesBy Avichal Prasad, Navandeep Matta, & H. Vincent DraaInternational and Immigration Law, April 2024In October 2022, the United Arab Emirates president issued Federal Decree-Law No. 47—groundbreaking legislation that established the legal framework for the introduction and implementation of a federal corporate tax.
Corporate Transparency Act 2021By Matthew L. McArthyMineral Law, March 2024Effective January 1, all non-exempt entities are required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report with the U.S. Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
The Corporate Transparency Act: A New Era of Business AccountabilityBy Nikhil A. MehtaIntellectual Property, March 2024The Corporate Transparency Act, which aims to enhance transparency among business entities by combating illicit financial activities and bolstering efforts by the federal government to prevent money laundering and other financial crimes, went into effect on January 1.
The Corporate Transparency Act: A New Era of Business AccountabilityBy Nikhil A. MehtaBusiness and Securities Law, January 2024The Corporate Transparency Act, which aims to enhance transparency among business entities by combating illicit financial activities and bolstering efforts by the federal government to prevent money laundering and other financial crimes, went into effect on January 1.
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural HairBy Madonna T. LechnerLaw Related Education for the Public, March 2024On May 27, 2023, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination against students on the basis of hair texture or hairstyle historically associated with race.
Cybersecurity and Law FirmsBy Charles Y. Davis & Taylor IngramLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, January 2024This article explores the key cybersecurity challenges facing law firms and provides best practices to mitigate these risks effectively.
The Death of the Best Evidence RuleBy Ronald D. Menna, Jr.Civil Practice and Procedure, May 2024In People v. Smith, the Illinois Supreme Court held that the Illinois Rules of Evidence codified and abrogated the common law best evidence rule.
The DOL Issues Its Final Independent Contractor RuleBy Ellen M. Hemminger & Peter WalrodEmployee Benefits, March 2024The Department of Labor sets new multi-factor test for determining whether worker is employee or independent contractor under Fair Labor Standards Act.
The DOL Issues Its Final Independent Contractor RuleBy Ellen M. Hemminger & Peter WalrodCorporate Law Departments, February 2024The Department of Labor sets new multi-factor test for determining whether worker is employee or independent contractor under Fair Labor Standards Act.
Don’t Be a ‘Wimpy’ LawyerBy Rory T. WeilerFamily Law, April 2024Advice on how to collect fees from uncooperative clients.
Don’t Plan to Win, Plan to Avoid LitigationBy Daniel KeganIntellectual Property, March 2024When contract negotiations seem stuck, it can be helpful to temporarily ignore the differing preferred provisions and reflect on the negotiation process and what might be causing the conflict.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, May 2024An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s NoteBy Sandra M. BlakeMental Health Law, May 2024A note from the editor about Mental Health Awareness Month.
Editor’s NoteBy William J. AnayaEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, May 2024An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, April 2024An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s NoteBy John H. MavilleSenior Lawyers, February 2024The Senior Lawyers Section Council's editor shares a collection of "day brighteners" from Herb Franks.
Editor’s NotesBy Tim O’GormanWorkers’ Compensation Law, April 2024An introduction to the issue from one of the co-editors.
Editor’s RemarksBy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, February 2024An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s RemarksBy Cindy G. BuysHuman and Civil Rights, February 2024An introduction to the issue from the editor.
