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Firm Achieves “Best Law Firm” Milestone

With rankings in the 2020 edition of “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers®, Lawrence Kamin is among a small group of law firms that has been ranked every year since the award debuted in 2010. For a decade, the firm has consistently been recognized by clients and peers for demonstrating an industry-leading […]

Over My Dead Body: The Role of the Illinois Disposition of Remains Act in Disputes Over a Decedent’s Remains

Disputes often arise among family members when a loved one dies, including the disposition of remains.  These disputes are time sensitive. Death certificates must be timely filed and accurately reflect the method of disposition. Failure to do so could result in regulatory problems for involved parties. The Illinois Disposition of Remains Act, 755 ILCS…

Voluntary Dismissal of Mortgage Foreclosure Case May Preclude Subsequent Action on Promissory Note

Under Illinois law, a plaintiff who voluntarily dismisses its claim may refile that same claim within one year. Yet, the state’s “single refiling rule” prohibits a party from refiling the same cause of action more than once.

Rayford and Loughran Named “Emerging Lawyers” for 2019

Lawrence Kamin congratulates associate attorneys Maureen E. Loughran and Starr M. Rayford for being recognized as “Emerging Lawyers” by Leading Lawyers™, a division of Law Bulletin Media. This distinction is bestowed upon less than two percent of all licensed lawyers in Illinois age 40 or younger who have proven themselves as professional, ethical and experienced at an early point in their legal career.

“Leading Lawyers” Lists Lawrence Kamin Attorneys for 2019

Four Lawrence Kamin attorneys have been named as 2019 “Leading Lawyers” and join a distinguished group that is comprised of less than five percent of all lawyers licensed to practice in Illinois. We congratulate our esteemed colleagues who have been nominated by their peers as top lawyers within their respective areas of law.

Supreme Court Finds State Tax on Trust Income Unconstitutional

The United States Supreme Court recently decided in the case North Carolina Dept. of Revenue v. Kimberley Rice Kaestner 1992 Family Trust (588 U.S. (2019)) that a State cannot tax income of a trust based solely on a beneficiary’s in-state residency, especially if no distributions are made.

Supreme Court Strengthens Protection of “Confidential” Information Under FOIA

Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. Federal agencies are required to disclose any information requested under the FOIA unless it falls under one of nine statutory exemptions. FOIA Exemption 4 of the 5 U.S.C. §552(b)(4) prevents mandatory…

Illinois Imposes Sweeping Obligations on Employers to Prevent Harassment and Discrimination

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed into law an omnibus bill aimed at limiting harassment and discrimination within the workplace. The bill amends the Illinois Human Rights Act by requiring annual trainings and disclosures. Additionally, the bill enacts two new laws that may impact Illinois employers: the Workplace Transparency Act and the Sexual Harassment…

Illinois Bans Salary History Inquiry in Amendments to State’s Equal Pay Act

Illinois is poised to join over a dozen states in banning employers from inquiring as to applicants’ salary history. A recently-signed set of amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 (IEPA), which will become effective on September 29, 2019, will prohibit employers from inquiring about and considering an applicant’s salary history when…

Cornell University Bestows Prestigious Service Award to Peter E. Cooper

We are pleased to share that Lawrence Kamin partner Peter E. Cooper is a 2019 recipient of the Frank H.T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award from Cornell University. Named after the university’s ninth president, this prestigious award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated extraordinary long-term service…

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