It took two tries, but the Illinois House passed a ban on the death penalty by a 60-54 vote. It failed by a single vote on the first try. Read more in the Chicago Tribune.
The ISBA Academy of Illinois Lawyers is accepting nominations for the next class of Laureates. Nominations must be received in writing by March 1, 2011. More information is available at www.isba.org/awards/laureates/nominate Purpose of Academy The Academy was established in 1999 to celebrate excellence in the legal profession and to recognize lawyers throughout the state who maintain the highest of professional… Read more »
Join us in Chicago on Friday, Jan. 21, to improve your understanding of the Health Care Reform Act! This half-day seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the Act. Topics include mergers and acquisitions among hospitals and hospital provider groups; accountable care organizations; antitrust issues related to mergers and acquisitions and accountable care organizations; health information exchanges; private and government health… Read more »
Olivia Dirig Franks, Gerkin & McKenna is pleased to announce that Attorney Olivia Dirig has joined our firm. Olivia is an accomplished attorney with impressive experience. Olivia has an extensive background in civil litigation with particular emphasis in banking, real estate, creditors rights and family law. Before joiniug FGM, she spent five years representing major financial institutions throughout the State… Read more »
Okay, not dummies. Rookies. If any of your p.i. clients’ medical bills have been paid by Medicare (highly likely), you should get an early start on the laborious and complicated process of making sure Medicare gets its due. Otherwise, the feds can hold up your case and your client’s payday. So writes Angelica Wawrzynek in the latest issue of the… Read more »
Asked and Answered By John W. Olmstead, MBA, Ph.D, CMC Q. I am a 55-year-old sole practitioner in Chicago. I have two staff employees. I have recently been thinking about what I would do if I became sick or disabled? How would I take care of my clients and my employees? Would you share your thoughts in this regard? A…. Read more »
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today that the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select ISBA Assembly member Thomas A. Else and Anthony V. Coco as associate judges of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit. Mr. Else received his undergraduate degree in 1979 from Elmhurst College, and his Juris Doctor in 1982 from DePaul University. Mr. Else is currently engaged in solo… Read more »
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today that the Ninth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Heidi A. Benson as an associate judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit. Ms. Benson received her undergraduate degree in 1994 from Knox College, Galesburg, and her Juris Doctor in 1997 from the University of Illinois. Ms. Benson is currently affiliated with Flack, McRaven & Stephens… Read more »
Eight bands have been selected to perform at Buddy Guy’s Legends as part of the Illinois Bar Foundation’s Lawyers Rock Legends concert on Thursday, Feb. 3. The performing bands will be: Barrister’s Big Band Catfish & the Big Boss Blues Band The Orphans OMT-One More Time 5-Thirty Joe Bisceglia Second Mortgage and the Sofa Kings Loren Golden Jazz Ensemble These… Read more »
Former ISBA Assembly member H. Karl Huntoon, 61, a proud Moline man who valued and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of his family, his friends, his clients, and his community, passed away January 1, 2011, at Trinity Pathway Hospice, Bettendorf, Iowa, after a short battle with aggressive brain cancer. A time to celebrate Karl’s life will be held Sunday,… Read more »