What Can You Count On These Days?
By Joseph R. Marconi & Brian C. Langs(1) Johnson & Bell, Ltd. Chicago Does a statutory limitations period stated in calendar years end on the anniversary date or the day before the anniversary date? Two recent cases, one withdrawn and one with an Illinois Supreme Court Justice’s pointed dissent, indicate ...
In “Eligible” IOLTAs We Trust
By Joseph R. Marconi & Brian C. Langs(1) Johnson & Bell, Ltd. Chicago Effective September 1, 2011, the Illinois Supreme Court has amended Rule 1.15 of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct respecting the safekeeping of client funds deposited in trust accounts. As professional fiduciaries, attorneys have long been required ...
SNYDER v. HEIDELBERGER: The Plaintiff Reposes… The Court Disposes
By Joseph R. Marconi & Brian C. Langs(1) Johnson & Bell, Ltd. Chicago Defense counsel engaged by ISBA Mutual Insurance Company (ISBAMIC)[2] recently obtained a highly favorable interpretation of the repose provision contained within Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, §735 ILCS 5/13-214.3 (legal malpractice) on behalf of one of its ...
