"Ninth Circuit Permits Appeal of Order Remanding Case for New Arbitration" by Andrew Campbell

"Ninth Circuit Permits Appeal of Order Remanding Case for New Arbitration" by Andrew Campbell…

"What Will They Think of Next" by Mitchell Marinello

The United States Supreme Court has issued several recent decisions stating that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts state laws that discriminate against arbitration agreements by placing special conditions or limitations on their enforceability. …

"Social Media Content: What Is It and How Do I Use It at Trial," By Marie V. Lim

Social Media Content: What Is It and How Do I Use It at Trial…

"Judgment Confirming Award Reversed Due to Hague Convention," By Mitchell L. Marinello

Judgment Confirming Award Reversed Due to Hague Convention…

New FERC Rule Paves the Way for Greater Renewable Participation in Wholesale Markets

New FERC Rule Paves the Way for Greater Renewable Participation in Wholesale Markets…

"Are Truck Drivers Exempt from the FAA When Classified as Independent Contractors," By Mitchell L. Marinello

Are Truck Drivers Exempt from the FAA When Classified as Independent Contractors? …

"Non-Assignability of Contracts Without Counterparty Consent," by Yvette Mishev

Non-Assignability of Contracts Without Counterparty Consent…

"Financial Hardships Can Nullify Employee's Obligation to Arbitrate Statutory Claims," by Lally Gartel

Financial Hardships Can Nullify Employee's Obligation to Arbitrate Statutory Claim.…

Beware: Illinois and Federal Attorney-Client Privileges and Work-Product Doctrines are Different, by Tim Miller and Andrew Shelby

Attorneys Tim Miller and Andrew Shelby's article published in the November 2017 Illinois Bar Journal…

Illinois Supreme Court Rules Against Rock Island Wind Energy Project

In a ruling handed down on September 21, 2017 the Illinois Supreme Court (Court) affirmed the Illinois Appellate Court’s decision to deny Rock Island Clean Line, LLC (Rock Island) a certificate of public convenience and necessity. Illinois Landowners Alliance NFP, et al., v. Illinois Commerce Commission, et al. Nos. 121302, 121304, 121305 and 121308. The certificate would have permitted Rock Isl……