Publications By Author

In keeping with Sorling attorneys’ commitment to the legal profession, many have from time to time written articles on a variety of legal topics. These articles have appeared in law school law journals, bar publications, trade publications and other media (such as the Sorling E-Newsletter). The listing of these articles is designed to reflect areas of the law with or in which their authors may have some familiarity, experience or interest. A note of CAUTION is required. Many of these articles were written some time ago. Because the law on any given topic frequently changes through legislative amendment or judicial interpretation, the content of these articles may be obsolete and should not be relied upon for any purpose. If you are looking for information on a topic that appears in one of the articles, you may wish to contact the author.

Allen, R. Lee

“Strangi Case Could Increase Tax Value of Many Entities,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Spring 2004);

“Estate Tax Uncertainty Remains Following Fall Elections,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Winter 2002/2003);

“Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships in Illinois,” National Business Institute (2002);

“Planning for the Succession of Closely Held Business,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Summer 2002);

“Tax Considerations,” Estate Planning Seminar Handbook (Ill.Inst. for CLE 2001);

“Estate Tax Changes – Will Your Plan Still Work for You?,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Winter 2001/2002);

“Tax Considerations in Structuring the Purchase or Sale of a Business,” Chapter 4; Buying and Selling Businesses, Negotiating, Structuring and Closing the Deal (Ill. Inst. For CLE 2001);

“Tax Considerations,” Supp. Chapter 3S; Basic Real Estate Practice (Ill. Inst. For CLE 1998)(Co-Author);

“Family Limited Partnerships in Illinois,” National Business Institute (1997);

“Agricultural and Agri-Business Loans,” Supp. Chapter 9S; Advising Illinois Financial Institutions (Ill.Inst. for CLE 1997)(Co-Author);

Ascher, Jennifer M.

“Grandparent Rights in Illinois,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Fall 2004);

“Answers to Infertitlity: Surrogacy,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Spring 2004);

Barris, R. Gerald

“Original Process and Appearance,” Chapter 8; Illinois Civil Practice (Ill.Inst. for CLE 1991, 1997 Supp, 2000 Supp.);

Bochenek, Stephen J.

“New FCC Do-Not-Call Rules Go into Effect,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Summer 2003);

“Impact of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act,” Illinois Realtor 39 (Co-Author)

Brown, Gary A

“The Continued Expansion of Workers Compensation Benefits/Recent Developments,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Summer 2002);

“Temporary Total Disability Benefits: An Employers Perspective,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Winter 2001/2002);

Illinois Workers Compensation Settlement Guide, Fifth Edition, (2004);

Connelly, Michael C.

“Wills and Trusts: Disqualifying Adopted Adult Children,” 78 Ill. B.J. 612 (1990);

“Miscellaneous Taxes,” State and Local Taxation Handbook (Ill. Inst. For CLE 1991);

Cullen, Mark K.

“The Purchase and Sale Contract,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Spring 2004);

“The Due Diligence Process,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Summer 2003);

“Buying or Selling a Business: Using a Business Broker,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Winter 2002/2003);

“Buying or Selling a Business: The Confidentiality Agreement,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Summer 2002);

Dinardo, E. Zachary

“Full Disclosure in Residential Real Property Transfers,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Winter 2002/2003);

Fahey, James G.

“Domestic Violence Statute Imposes Obligations on Employers,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Fall 2004);

“New Year Imposes New Laws on Employers,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Spring 2004);

“Proposed Changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act May Impact Your Business’s Operating Costs,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Summer 2003);

“Negligent Hiring and/or Retention of Employees,” Chapter 22; Illinois Causes of Action – Elements, Forms and Winning Practice Tips: Estate, Business & Non-Personal Injury Actions (Ill. Inst. For CLE 2002);

“Opening Doors to Equal Opportunity: In depth Coverage on Fair Housing Laws and Requirements for Realtors,” Illinois Realtor __ (May, 2001);

“Appeals from Plea Agreements: New Rules Clarify the Law,” 88 Ill. B.J. 11 (2000);

“U.S. v. National Treasury Employees Union: Restrictions on Free Speech of Government Employees and the rebalancing of Pickering,” 15 St. Louis U. Public Law Rev. 555 (1996);

Hanley, William S.

“The Practice,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Summer 2002);

Horstman, Michael G.

“Making the Waterways Safer,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Fall 2004);

“How to Get a Candidate Name on the Ballot in the Illinois Spring 2002 Primary,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Winter 2001/2002);

“Referenda in Illinois: Information for Proponents,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Winter 2001/2002);

Kauerauf, John A.

“New Laws: Business,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Fall 2004);

“Special Types of Collateral,” Chapter 5; Secured Transactions (Ill.Inst. for CLE 1990 and 2001)(Co-Author);

“Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in Reference Checking,” Personnel Law Update 2000; (Council on Ed. in Management 2000);

“Employee Handbook Litigation,” Writing the Employee Handbook in Illinois (Lorman Ed. Serv., 1999);

“Hot Issues in Sexual Harassment: When Consensual Relationships in the Workplace Turn Sour,” Personnel Law Update 1999; (Council on Ed. in Management 1999);

“Introduction and Overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act,” The Family and Medical Leave Act in Illinois (Lorman Ed. Serv., Inc. 1999 and 1998);

“Preparing for Scrutiny – Getting Anti-discrimination and EEO Policies in Line with the Latest in Discrimination Law and Enforcement,” Personnel Law Update 1998; (Council on Ed. in Management 1998);

“Avoiding Employment Disputes,” Employment and Labor Law in Illinois; Lorman Ed. Serv., Inc., 1996);

Morphew, James M.

“Donating Money to State and Local Candidates in Illinois: Answers to Common Questions,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Winter, 2001/2002);

“Structure, Function and Legal Status of Political Parties,” Election Law Handbook (Ill.Inst. for CLE 1991);

Myers, Michael A.

“A Zoning Primer,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Winter 2002/2003);

Northrup, Charles J.

“Due Diligence and All Appropriate Inquiries in Real Estate Transactions,” Chapter 1 of the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education publication entitled, “Environmental Law in Illinois Corporate and Real Estate Transactions”. (Author)

“New Federal Rules Change Illinois Law on Environmental Due Diligence,” (Illinois Bar Journal, Volume 94, No. 10, p. 550 (October, 2006)

“USEPA Proposes Regulations on Environmental Assessments,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Fall 2004);

“Illinois Adopts New Environmental Assessment Requirements,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Spring 2004);

“Appellate Court Further Defines Corporate Officer Liability for Environmental Violations,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Spring 2004);

“Recent Developments in Mold Litigation,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Summer 2003);

“Ancient Finds and Restrictions on Property Development,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Winter 2002/2003);

“Extra-Territorial Effect of Municipal Environmental Ordinances,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Winter 2002/2003);

“Unauthorized Practice of Law,” Chapter 43; Illinois Causes of Action – Elements, Forms and Winning Practice Tips: Estate, Business & Non-Personal Injury Actions (Ill.Inst. for CLE 2002);

“New Federal Amendments to Superfund Limit Environmental Liability for Small Businesses,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Summer 2002);

“General Assembly Repeals Mandatory Environmental Disclosures in Property Transfers,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Summer 2002);

“Seventh Circuit Rejects U.S. EPA Access/Remediation Order,” 32 ISBA Environmental Law Newsletter 2 (December, 2001);

“The Illinois Supreme Court Rejects a Private Right of Action under Illinois’ Lead Poisoning Prevention Act,” 30 ISBA Environmental Law Newsletter 2 (May 2000);

“Attorney-Client and Work Product Privileges as Applied to Government Employees,” ISBA Government Bar Association Handbook (2000);

“Survey of Illinois Law: Environment,” 24 SIU L.J. 895 (2000)(Co-Author);

“Survey of Illinois: Environment,” 23 SIU L.J. 1105 (1999)(Co-Author);

“Are Environmental Audits Obsolete?,” 35 Illinois Realtor 3 (May, 1998);

“Survey of Illinois Law: Environment,” 22 SIU L.J. 879 (1998)(Co-Author);

“Illinois New Brownfields Law: Giving Life to Contaminated Properties,” 34 Illinois Realtor 2 (March, 1997);

“Issues Relating to Naturally Occuring Radioactive Materials and the Oil and Gas Industry,” 22 ISBA Mineral Law Newsletter 1 (November, 1995)(Co-Author);

“Illinois’ New Environmental Audit Privilege Provides Limited Protections,” 83 Illinois B.J. 520 (1995)(Co-Author);

Rolf, David A.

“Agricultural and Agri-Business Loans,” Supp. Chapter 9S; Advising Illinois Financial Institutions (Ill.Inst. for CLE 1997)(Co-Author);

“Illinois Drainage Law,” Illinois Cooperative Extension Circular 1305 (1991);

Ryan, Peggy J.

“Same-Sex Marriage in Illinois,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Fall 2004);

“Reverse Mortgages – Tapping Equity,” Illinois Banker (November, 1991);

Note, “The Sixth Amendment Right to Counsel: A Criminal Defendant’s Right to Counsel of Choice v. the Court’s Interest in Conflict Free Representation,” 14 SIU L.J. 657 (1990);

Comment, “The Status of Civil Liability When Child Protection Workers Fail to Do Their Jobs,” 14 SIU L.J. 573 (1990);

Tagge, Stephen A.

“Special Types of Collateral,” Chapter 5; Secured Transactions (Ill.Inst. for CLE 1990 and 2001)(Co-Author);

“Residential Mortgage Lending Procedures: Application of Federal and State Laws,” Advising Illinois Financial Institutions (Ill.Inst. for CLE 1997 Supp)(Co-Author);

Turner, Todd M.

“If You Contract with the State, Be Aware of Illinois Procurement Code Changes,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Spring 2004);

“Changes to Illinois Sales and Use Tax,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Summer 2003);

“Understand How to Hold Title to Property,” (Sorling E-Newsletter, Summer 2002);

“Residential Mortgage Lending Procedures: Application of Federal and State Laws,” Advising Illinois Financial Institutions (Ill.Inst. for CLE 1997 Supp)(Co-Author);

“Tax Considerations,” Supp. Chapter 3S; Basic Real Estate Practice (Ill. Inst. For CLE 1998)(Co-Author);

“A Broker’s Right to Compensation Part I: The Brokerage Agreement,” Illinois Realtor (Designated Realtor Exclusive)(March, 1996);

“A Broker’s Right to Compensation Part II: Does Termination of a Brokerage Contract Also Terminate All Rights to Compensation?,” Illinois Realtor (May, 1996);

“A Broker’s Right to Compensation Part III: Procuring Cause,” Illinois Realtor (June, 1996)(Designated Realtor Exclusive);

“A Broker’s Right to Compensation Part IV: The Ruling of an Arbitration Panel,” Illinois Realtor (July, 1996);

“License Exemptions: Know the Legal Issues Involved When Working with Developers,” Illinois Realtor (June, 1995)(Realtor Exclusive);

“Buyer’s Agency and Procuring Cause: What is the Relationship?,” Illinois Realtor (September, 1995);

“Broker Responsibility Under the New Lead-Based Paint Hazard Act,” Illinois Realtor (December, 1995)(Designated Realtor Exclusive);

“Illinois Property Tax Assessment and the Uniformity Requirement,” Illinois Realtor (December, 1995)(Designated Realtor Exclusive);

“The New Agency Law in a Nutshell: The Basics of Senate Bill 1624,” Illinois Realtor (November, 1994);

“Is Your Armored Carrier Protection Safe?,” Illinois Banker (November, 1994);

Wilson, Thomas H.

Comment, “Real Estate Brokers, Guarantors of the Seller or Guardians of the Buyer?,” 13 SIU L.J. 975 (1989).