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DOCKET The Official Publication of the Lake County Bar Association • Vol. 28 No. 2 • February 2021

Contents THE DOCKET • Vol. 28, No. 2 • February 2021

COLUMNS 2 President’s Page Pictures Document LCBA History

BY PATRICIA L. CORNELL, PRESIDENT

4 The Chief Judge’s Page 19th Judicial Circuit Court Update

A publication of the

BY CHIEF JUDGE DIANE WINTER

300 Grand Avenue, Suite A Waukegan, Illinois 60085 (847) 244-3143 • Fax: (847) 244-8259 www.lakebar.org • info@lakebar.org THE DOCKET EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Jeffrey A. Berman,Co-Editor Hon. Charles D. Johnson,Co-Editor Jennifer C. Beeler Hon. Michael J. Fusz Hon. Daniel L. Jasica Sarah A. Kahn Kevin K. McCormick Hon. Raymond J. McKoski Tracy M. Poulakidas Stephen J. Rice Neal A. Simon Hon. James K. Simonian Rebecca J. Whitcombe Alex Zagor

6 Bar Foundation Happy Saint Valentine’s Day! BY NICHOLAS A. RIEWER, PRESIDENT

8 Monthly Case Report 14 Foundation & Committee Minutes 20 The Meeting Minutes November 19, 2020

LCBA EVENTS IFC Call-in Clinic 5 Grapevine 5 Calendar of Events 5 New LCBA Members 7 Real Estate Annual Seminar 12 Art with a Heart 17 Criminal Law Seminar 19 Lawyer Referral Service 21 2020 LCBA Office Rental Pricing 21 Family Law Annual Seminar 24 Monthly Committee Meetings BC Member Reception

BY KATHARINE S. HATCH, SECRETARY

22 The Meeting Minutes December 17, 2020 BY KATHARINE S. HATCH, SECRETARY

STAFF Jose Gonzalez Membership Coordinator Nancy Rodriquez Receptionist

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Pictures Document LCBA History

very time I stepped foot into the old Lake County Bar Association office at 7 N. County Street I would look at the photo albums on display. I loved seeing pictures of all the experienced attorneys when they first started practicing law. The albums were not fancy, but I really enjoyed seeing Gabe Kotter, I mean Thomas M. Gurewitz, Judge Theodore

Hon. Patricia Cornell President Joseph Fusz First Vice President Tara Devine Second Vice President Kathleen Curtin Treasurer Katharine Hatch Secretary Stephen J. Rice Immediate Past President David Del Re Thomas Pasquesi Dwayne Douglas Daniel Hodgkinson Hon. Jacquelyn Melius Craig Mandell

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Potkonjak, Richard S. Kopsick and Scott Gibson, to name a few, as young lawyers. When the Lake County Bar Association purchased the building where it is currently located, I would often glance around during board meetings to locate the photo albums. I never saw them. Just before the holidays, I asked the Executive Director about the photographs. I followed him downstairs to the not-so-creepy basement and was directed to look at three boxes. I have to say that the boxes were a bit overwhelming, so I decided to take them home for a holiday project. I spent the next week sorting through pictures and reviewing the backs of the pictures to determine what year they were from. By the way, this is way harder than it sounds. I soon realized after several google searches that some of the identification on the back was not actually a date, and I was back to square one. For some of the pictures I simply contacted people to determine

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when they received certain awards or attended certain dinners. I then came across some photo albums from the 1980s. These albums had gold etched on the front which read “Lake County Bar Association Installation Dinner,” and the date of the event. They were put together so well and were pristine, aside from two albums (but not the pictures) being damaged by water (I assume). They contained some wonderful pictures of our members and really showed the importance of the dinners in the past. In fact, did you know that each President received a beautiful silver platter? I, of course, am assuming that it wasn’t the same platter passed down each year, but maybe someone reading this will contact the Lake County Bar Association and let us know that it

BY PATRICIA L. CORNELL PRESIDENT was, because I would like to be able to present it to Joe Fusz. (After reviewing the pictures, Joe immediately contacted me to locate the serving tray.) But seriously, reviewing and then scanning these pictures on my computer allowed me to learn about events of which I was not aware, and to truly appreciate the gravity and the amount of effort that was poured into the LCBA. For instance, are you familiar with Robert Snook, Jr.? He was a local attorney who was murdered in 1991. I am ashamed to admit that I was attending Waukegan High School at that time and could not recall this tragedy. And, while I perused google and the blackand-white photos of his memorial, I realized that there are probably other events and/or good deeds that the LCBA has assisted with, and that should not

be forgotten. Be sure to google Robert Snook, Jr., as some things should not be forgotten. Recording the history was part of the reason that I decided to post all the pictures on Facebook. The other reason was that we cannot really take any new pictures right now, so we might as well post the ones we do have. I was truly amazed and was filled with a great deal of respect for the lawyers before me who poured their heart and soul into the Lake County Bar Association. For instance, I had no idea that Anne Conroy served as the editor of The Docket, or that Gary Schlesinger or Judge Potkonjak participated in the Gridiron. However, even during this unprecedented time, the members of the Lake County Bar Association have attempted to continue to provide support to our members and the community. Don Tyer suggested to Steve Rice that we hold a holiday party via Zoom and Steve Rice (along with Don) put the entire event together. My only contribution at the holiday event was make a brief statement, which bears repeating. The two chairs of the Community Outreach and Diversity Committees have simply gone above and beyond during the last nine months. The committee educated its members to better serve and enrich the public, which also enriched the community by providing various things directly to the community. Therefore, I gave Karissa B. Anderson and John Joanem the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Community Enrich-

ment Award.â&#x20AC;? Law Day was cancelled this past year, so Karissa and John acted quickly and several of their committee members recorded themselves reading books for teachers to share with their students. They were also mindful enough to have the Lake County Bar Association send out an email for Juneteenth. They organized and put on TWO virtual call-in clinics for the community to obtain legal advice in August and November â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and with another one coming up in February. They were able to use their connections to obtain Justice Michael Burke as a speaker for the Pro Bono Awards luncheon and made sure that the Wayne Flanigan award was given out this year at that same luncheon. They brought consciousness to the members by holding the best attended CLE event regarding white privilege in early October. The committee held a food drive for Avon Food Pantry in late October when it was freezing, resulting in 1,500 pounds of food and $170 in cash donations, at a time when the community is in desperate need of food. All of that was accomplished during a fivemonth period in a year that has been like no other for the public or the Lake County Bar Association and its members. The entire Community Outreach and Diversity Committee is an inspiration, and I truly appreciate their efforts. It is because of current and past members that our Lake County Bar Association is what it is today.

February 2021

19th Judicial Circuit Court Update

elcome Michael G. Nerheim, our newest Circuit Judge. Judge Nerheim was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court on December 30, 2020, to fill the vacancy created by Judge Ceckowski’s retirement as the Circuit Judge for the Second Subcircuit, effective February 1, 2021. Judge Nerheim received his Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, from the John

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Marshall Law School. He comes to the bench with more than 20 years of experience, including complex prosecution, civil litigation, criminal defense, and municipal law. Besides serving as a Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney and later, State’s Attorney, Judge Nerheim also has private practice experience. His leadership skills will be an asset for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. He was awarded State’s Attorney of the Year by the Illinois State Crime Commission in 2014 and 2018, and he has championed many initiatives, such as the STOP program. Amazingly, not much else is happening in the Circuit. We will have some new judicial assignments take effect in February and March, but nothing has been finalized as of January 8, 2021, my submission

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Chief Judge’s Page deadline. So, although this issue will be published in February, I’d like to take the liberty of reflecting on 2020 and what the LCBA and the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit accomplished despite the challenges of COVID. The LCBA membership and the Family Law virtual holiday parties showcased the many talents of the LCBA membership in crafting trivia games, singing, writing music, and spoofing the venerable “Twas the Night before Christmas” poem. I enjoyed seeing everyone, participating in the breakout room sessions, and listening to great music and entertainment. The LCBA has presented many virtual programs throughout the year, both substantive and basic Zoom trainings. The LCBA’s partnership, especially for the early informational sessions and

BY CHIEF JUDGE DIANE WINTER trainings, was invaluable to the Circuit. The Nineteenth Circuit also carried on despite restrictions on in-person gatherings and health-safety concerns. All court calls have continued remotely, jury trials resumed when possible, and community outreach events went forward remotely or modified. In-person Law Day activities were cancelled, but the essay and poster contests went forward. The annual Girl-Wise Conference and the Veterans History Project were modified for virtual presentations. Judges, elected officials, and attorneys participated in blood and food drives. Drug Court and Veterans Treatment graduations were socially distanced to take place in person. Three Judges were sworn in and trained for the bench virtually. While 2020 won’t

be regarded as a great year, COVID did not stop the LCBA, or the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, from serving its membership or the residents of Lake County. I am optimistic that 2021 will bring innovations in the structure of our court calls. Video conferencing is here to stay in some form. Soon the Circuit will begin to work on the plans to return to in-person hearings, and yet incorporate the new tools we have learned to use. If you have suggestions or thoughts about what court calls might look like in 2022, please send them to me for consideration. The 19th Circuit looks forward to working with each LCBA practice section to develop the new processes. Cheers!

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February 1 LCBA Family Law Committee Virtual Coffee Klatch February 2 Community Outreach & Diversity Committee Meeting

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Jaclyn J. Wilcox has become an Associate Attorney at Salvi Schostok & Pritchard P.C., where she previously worked as a law clerk for three years.

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February 4 Eviction Help Desk Training & Real Estate Committee February 10 FLAG , Civil Trial & Appeals Committee February 11 Trusts & Estates Committee February 17 Family Law Committee February 25 Brown Bag CLE Program & Free Legal Advice Call in Clinic

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Happy Saint Valentine’s Day! (What is the Origin of Valentine’s Day?)

aint Valentine, officially known as Saint Valentine of Rome, is a third century Roman BOARD OF TRUSTEES Nicholas A. Riewer President Carey J. Schiever Vice President Joann M. Fratianni Secretary Perry S. Smith Jr. Treasurer Jeffrey A. Berman Immediate Past President Jennifer L. Ashley Nandia P. Black Douglas S. Dorando Kristie Fingerhut Hon. Fred Foreman (Ret.) Scott B. Gibson Kenneth J. Glick David J. Gordon Keith C. Grant Amy L. Lonergan Fredric B. Lesser Steven P. McCollum Joseph McHugh Joseph Morrison Michael G. Nerheim Michael Ori Shyama Parikh John Quinn, Sr. Melanie Rummel David Stepanich Hon. Henry C. Tonigan (Ret.)

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saint widely celebrated on February 14 and commonly associated with “Courtly Love.” Although not much is known about Saint Valentine’s life, it is highly agreed upon by historians that Saint Valentine was martyred and then buried on the Via Flaminia to the north of Rome. Although the Catholic Church still recognizes Valentine as a saint, he was removed from the general Roman calendar in 1969 because so little is known about his life. One common story about St. Valentine is that at one point in his life, as the former bishop of Terni, Narni, and Amelia, he was under house arrest with Judge Asterius. He was discussing religion and faith with the judge when he pledged the validity of Jesus. The judge immediately put Valentine’s faith to a test

BY NICHOLAS A. RIEWER PRESIDENT and presented his blind daughter to Valentine and told him to restore her sight. Placing his hands onto her eyes, Valentine restored the child’s vision. The Judge was humbled and obeyed Valentine’s requests. He broke all of the pagan idols around his house, fasted for three days, and became baptized. He also ordered that his family and entire 44-member household become baptized. In addition, the judge freed all of his Christian inmates. Saint Valentine was again arrested for continuing to try to convert people to Christianity. He was sent to Rome under the Emperor Claudius Gothicus. The story tells that Saint Valentine was in prison for marrying Christian couples and aiding Christians being

prosecuted by Claudius in Rome. Both acts were considered a serious crime. A relationship between Saint Valentine and the emperor began to grow until Valentine attempted to convince the emperor of Christianity. Claudius became enraged and sentenced Valentine to death unless he renounced his faith. Because Valentine refused to renounce his faith, he was executed on February 14, 269. On the day of his execution, he left a note for the girl whose sight he restored and signed it “Your Valentine.” Although the exact origin of the Saint Valentine’s holiday is not widely agreed upon, it is widely recognized as a day for love, devotion, and romance. Over the years, Saint Valentine has become the patron saint

of beekeepers, engaged couples, epilepsy, fainting, greetings, happy marriages, love, lovers, plague, travelers, and young people. The purpose of this column is two-fold. The first is that I really couldn’t come up with

anything else to write about this month. The second is that in these times of COVID, insurrection at the Capitol, allegations of voter fraud, several months of no sunshine in the Midwest and the Bears elimination from the playoffs, most,

if not all of us, are under unusual stress. Celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day this year by considering a kind word or gesture to your family, to friends, or even to strangers. We could all use a little act of kindness during these trying times.

Since I don’t know when you will read this article, you might want to consider employing acts of kindness for the remaining days in February. In any event: “Happy Valentine’s Day,” and I am certain brighter days are in our future.

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Monthly Case Report Editor’s Note: Monthly Case Report is provided by 19th Judicial Circuit Law Librarian, Emanuel Zoberman

Illinois Supreme Court – Civil Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC v. Department of Public Health 2019 IL 124019 Background: Nursing home petitioned for review of ruling by Department of Public Health approving home’s involuntary discharge of resident, due to nonpayment, claiming Department’s hearing and final order violated statutory time requirements. The Circuit Court, Will County, John C. Anderson, J., granted Department’s motion to dismiss as moot, based on finding that resident had vacated home. Nursing home appealed. The Appellate Court, 397 Ill.Dec. 876, 43 N.E.3d 203, reversed and remanded. On remand, the Circuit Court ruled that Department did not violate time requirements, and nursing home appealed. The Appellate Court, 427 Ill.Dec. 261, 117 N.E.3d 1198, reversed. Department petitioned for leave to appeal. Holding: The Supreme Court, Neville, J., held that under Nursing Home Care Act, time limitations for hearing on nursing home resident’s request and for Department to issue final ruling were directory, not mandatory, overruling Frances House, Inc. v. Department of Public Health, 269 Ill. App. 3d 426, 206 Ill.Dec. 757, 645 N.E.2d 1009, Foley v. Civil Service Comm’n, 89 Ill. App. 3d 871, 45 Ill. Dec. 261, 412 N.E.2d 612, and Lincoln Park Realty, Inc. v. Chicago Comm’n on Human Relations, 9 Ill. App. 3d 186, 292 N.E.2d 116, and abrogating Carrigan v. Illinois Liquor Control Comm’n, 19 Ill. 2d 230, 166 N.E.2d 574. Judgment of Appellate Court reversed; judgment of Circuit Court affirmed. ________________________________________________ Robert R. McCormick Foundation v. Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. 2019 IL 123936 Background: Insureds brought action against insurance broker asserting claims that included breach of contract to procure insurance and professional negligence after directors and officers (D&O) liability insurer refused to defend insureds in litigation to unwind leveraged buyout (LBO) of bankrupt corporation and recover from insureds as shareholders. The Circuit Court, Du Page County, Kenneth L. Popejoy, J., entered summary judgment in favor

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of broker based on securities exclusion. Insureds appealed, and the Appellate Court found that exclusion for violation of securities laws did not apply to claims against insureds for fraudulent conveyance or breach of fiduciary duty, and remanded, 52 N.E.3d 649. On remand, the Circuit Court, Du Page County, Kenneth L. Popejoy, J., denied insureds’ request for a stay and ordered them to produce communications and documentation sought by broker in discovery. Insureds appealed. The Appellate Court, Hutchinson, J., 425 Ill.Dec. 23, 110 N.E.3d 1081, affirmed and remanded with directions for circuit court to proceed with discovery. Insureds filed petition for leave to appeal, which was granted. Holding: The Supreme Court, Thomas, J., held that common-interest exception to attorney-client privilege did not apply so as to permit broker’s discovery of insureds’ communications with their attorneys regarding the LBO. Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded. ________________________________________________

Illinois Supreme Court – Criminal People v. Bates 2019 IL 124143 Background: Defendant was convicted in the Circuit Court, Sangamon County, of home invasion and aggravated criminal sexual conduct, based on allegations that he entered victim’s home and, armed with a knife, sexually assaulted her. Defendant moved for a new trial, alleging that trial court erred in admitting other crimes evidence. The Circuit Court denied motion. Defendant appealed. The Appellate Court, 425 Ill.Dec. 294, 112 N.E.3d 657, affirmed. Defendant petitioned for leave to appeal and petition was allowed. Holdings: The Supreme Court, Garman, J., held that: 1 the trial court is required to inquire into counsel’s effectiveness only upon a clear claim of ineffective assistance by a pro se defendant or by an attorney at the defendant’s direction, overruling People v. Williams, 586 N.E.2d 770, and People v. Hayes, 593 N.E.2d 739, and 2 trial court was not required to conduct Krankel hearing, 464 N.E.2d 1045, to determine whether trial counsel provided ineffective assistance, or to appoint counsel to argue such claim. Affirmed as modified.

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Illinois Second Appellate – Civil Stanphill v. Ortberg 2020 IL App (2d) 190769 Background: Following jury trial, general verdict in favor of estate in wrongful death and survival action against social worker and social worker’s employer was overturned by the Circuit Court, Winnebago County, J. Edward Prochaska, J., 2016 WL 11515016, based on special interrogatory answer. The Appellate Court, Schostok, J., 418 Ill.Dec. 968, 91 N.E.3d 928, reversed and remanded for entry of judgment. The Supreme Court, Burke, J., 432 Ill.Dec. 624, 129 N.E.3d 1167, affirmed the reversal. On remand, administrator of decedent’s estate moved for entry of judgment in amount that included accrual of interest from date on which jury returned general verdict in favor of estate. Following hearing, the Circuit Court, Winnebago County, Donna R. Honzel, J., ordered entry of judgment that included accrual of interest from date appellate court ordered entry of judgment on general verdict. Administrator appealed.

by alleged negligence of defendants in driving their automobiles, and moved for protective order pursuant to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) regarding their protected health information (PHI). Defendants’ liability insurer petitioned to intervene, filed objections to the proposed HIPAA order, and requested that any protective order allow it to use plaintiffs’ PHI pursuant to state law. The Circuit Court, Lake County, Mitchell L. Hoffman and Diane E. Winter, JJ., granted insurer’s petition to intervene and granted plaintiffs’ motion for HIPAA protective order. Insurer filed notice of interlocutory appeal.

Holding: The Appellate Court, Schostok, J., held that interest on judgment began to accrue on date appellate court ordered entry of judgment on general verdict.

Holdings: The Appellate Court, Hudson, J., held that: 1 insurer was not a “covered entity” under HIPAA; 2 insurer was bound to comply with the use and disclosure restrictions set forth in HIPAA-qualified protective orders; 3 statutes, insurance code, and administrative code provisions did require insurer to retain plaintiffs’ PHI; 4 statutes, insurance code, and administrative code provisions that required liability insurer to retain certain records were preempted by HIPAA; 5 McCarran-Ferguson Act did not compel reverse preemption; and 6 trial court was not required to consider alternate authorized methods of disclosure of plaintiffs’ PHI before issuing protective order compliant with HIPAA.

Affirmed. ________________________________________________

Key v. Aurora Housing Authority 2020 IL App (2d) 190440

18 Rabbits, Inc. v. Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC 2020 IL App (2d) 190574

Background: Recipient of housing assistance benefits moved for entry of order that required local housing authority to reimburse her for unpaid benefits from a 22-month period between a prior order vacating termination of benefits in order to conduct second informal hearing and final order affirming termination. The Circuit Court, Kane County, Mark A. Pheanis, J., entered judgment in favor of recipient and ordered reimbursement. Housing authority appealed.

Background: Food product developer brought action against food product manufacturer alleging breach of contract, intentional misrepresentation/common-law fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and promissory estoppel. Defendant filed motion to dismiss for forum non conveniens, which the Circuit Court, DuPage County, Robert W. Rohm, J., denied. Manufacturer appealed.

Holding: The Appellate Court, Hudson, J., held that recipient did not suffer loss directly attributable to any due process violation. Vacated. ________________________________________________ Haage v. Zavala 2020 IL App (2d) 190499

Holdings: The Appellate Court, Jorgensen, J., held that: 1 signed, but not sworn, written declaration was admissible; 2 written declaration supported inference that Michigan was a more convenient forum; and 3 balance of factors weighed against dismissal or transfer of action for forum non conveniens. Affirmed. ________________________________________________

Background: In two underlying cases consolidated for appeal, plaintiffs sued to recover damages occasioned

Centrue Bank v. Voga 2020 IL App (2d) 190108 Background: Bank filed interpleader action against beneficiaries of revocable living trust, who were largely children of deceased grantor of trust, seeking direction as to disposition of certain trust property. Beneficiary brought counterclaims against sibling co-beneficiaries, including co-beneficiary who had executed an amendment to trust as agent of grantor through a durable power of attorney (POA), alleging, inter alia, that agent lacked authority to amend trust pursuant to Power of Attorney Act. The Circuit Court, Kendall County, Robert P. Pilmer, J., dismissed POA claim and entered final judgment following a bench trial on remaining counts of amended countercomplaint. Beneficiary appealed, and the Appellate Court, 414 Ill. Dec. 838, 81 N.E.3d 104, reversed and remanded. On remand, the Circuit Court, Pilmer, J., granted summary judgment to co-beneficiaries on POA claim and subsequently entered final judgment on remaining three counts of amended countercomplaint in accordance with its previous judgment entered prior to appeal. Beneficiary appealed. Co-beneficiary then initiated collection proceedings against beneficiary, and the Circuit Court, Pilmer, J., entered an order directing beneficiary’s bank to turn over $17,224.84 to co-beneficiary. Beneficiary appealed, and the appeals were consolidated. Holdings: The Appellate Court, Birkett, P.J., held that: 1 the Appellate Court had jurisdiction; 2 more specific statute of Power of Attorney Act, which governed trust administration, controlled over general statute of Act; and 3 power of attorney did not satisfy requirements of Act.

Illinois Second Appellate – Criminal People v. Cavazos 2020 IL App (2d) 120171-B Background: Defendant was convicted in the Circuit Court, Kane County, Timothy Q. Sheldon, J., of first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and aggravated discharge of a firearm, all committed when defendant was age 17. Defendant appealed. The Appellate Court affirmed, 396 Ill.Dec. 691, 40 N.E.3d 92. In denying defendant’s petition for leave to appeal, the Supreme Court, 144 N.E.3d 1166, vacated judgment and ordered reconsideration. Holdings: The Appellate Court, Jorgensen, J., held that: 1 defendant’s sentence was a de facto life sentence, and 2 defendant’s de facto life sentence violated Eighth Amendment’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment. Affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded. ________________________________________________ People v. Shelton 2020 IL App (2d) 170453-B Background: Defendant was convicted in the Circuit Court, Winnebago County, Donna R. Honzel, J., of aggravated driving under the influence (DUI), among other offenses, and sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment. Defendant appealed.

Reversed in part, vacated in part, and remanded. ________________________________________________

Holding: The Appellate Court, Seminara-Schostok, J., held that 911 call reporting that defendant was asleep at the wheel at an intersection provided reasonable suspicion to stop defendant’s vehicle.

In re Willow M. 2020 IL App (2d) 200237

Affirmed. ________________________________________________

Background: State brought parental termination action against mother regarding two of her children. Mother did not appear at the final hearing and her appointed attorney moved to withdraw. After denying attorney’s motion to withdraw, the Circuit Court, Ogle County, John B. Roe, J., held a hearing on the merits and terminated mother’s parental rights. Mother appealed.

People v. Althoff 2020 IL App (2d) 180993

Holdings: The Appellate Court, Schostok, J., held that: 1 attorney’s motion to withdraw failed to advise mother that she was required to file supplemental appearance within 21 days of order permitting withdrawal to avoid risk of default, and 2 mother did not receive adequate notice of appointed attorney’s motion to withdraw.

Holdings: The Appellate Court, McLaren, J., held that: 1 State’s failure to disclose alleged recordings from traffic stop and booking room was not a due process violation, and 2 such failure to disclose also did not violate court rule governing discovery in criminal cases.

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Background: Defendant was convicted in the Circuit Court, DeKalb County, Philip G. Montgomery, J., of driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI). Defendant appealed.

Affirmed.

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Foundation & Committee Minutes JANUARY 13, 2021 CIVIL TRIALS AND APPEALS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The jury trial task force met with a liaison from the Lake County Health Department. To date, January civil trials had been cancelled and February were kept in Lake County. But after looking at the metrics for Region 9 (McHenry and Lake counties), it is recommended that no jury trials will proceed in February 2021. March 2021 will be revisited on February 9, and a determination will be made regarding March at that time. Current metrics include the 7-day rolling average and ICU and hospital beds available. Positivity rate in Lake County is 9.4% and McHenry 10.4%. Defense attorney Terry Mueller and Plaintiff’s attorney Tony Elman have asked for a fully virtual jury trial before Judge Berrones. Meetings are being held on how to do that. Judges Brodsky and Hoffman spoke to a judge in Seattle who has conducted virtual trials. Note that virtual trials cannot be done in criminal cases. The case that may proceed to a virtual trial is set for February 16, 2021, as a 6-person jury. The case involves a personal injury from a rear-end accident, with approximately $17,000 in specials. All evidence depositions have been done via Zoom, including Plaintiff, Defendant, and a 213(f )(3) billing expert. Attorneys will not be in the courthouse, but

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their own home or office. Court in the Western Dist. of Washington State, Florida, and Texas have all completed virtual trials. Chief Judge Winter announced that as of today, Judge Shanes and Judge Smith will split calls between criminal and civil trial calls, as Judge Ortiz is leaving the Law Division. Legislature is in session yesterday. A bill that entitled plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases to be awarded prejudgment interest at a rate of 9% per year has passed the Senate and State House of Representatives. The 9% interest would begin to accrue from the date the bill is signed into law by the Governor. If signed, Defendants and insurers would no longer benefit from delaying resolution of cases when the cases go to trial and there is a verdict for Plaintiff. The prejudgment interest would be on all elements of damages awarded. Only notice is needed. In the case of an auto accident, notice is when the accident happens, but it is more tricky to determine notice on a medical malpractice case. Volunteers are needed for the Evictions Help Desk for self-represented litigants. Please register with the LCBA if interested in learning about evictions, and to get CLE credit. There is a moratorium on evictions now. When the moratorium on evictions is lifted, there

will hundreds of evictions filed. The training of volunteers is in three sessions: January 21, February 4, and February 19, all at noon via Zoom. The volunteers will help the litigants via Zoom and will provide them with the resources available and explain the process to them. Sarah Norkus is a State’s Attorney in Kane County who wrote an article about Worker’s Compensation and Covid-19. There is a case in which a family of an employee who died of Covid-19 sued Walmart under Worker’s Comp. for contracting Covid-19. With the Walmart case, there is a causation problem, as it is hard to prove where the virus was contracted. She questioned whether there were other avenues to sue other than just Worker’s Compensation. The biggest hurdle is proving it arose out of the scope of the employment. Sarah does not think that a wrongful death lawsuit would be able to be proven. It appears that a person who pursues Worker’s Compensation would have no other remedy. The legislature and Governor Pritzker allowed a rebuttable presumption for First Responders, but only as to lost wages, but only to an extent. Legislation is seeking to extend the rebuttable presumption, which is limited to First Responder police, EMT, and firefighters. The issue of damages, medical bills and lost wages could be

established. However, the issue is how to prove you got Covid-19 at work, as opposed to a store, for example. Covid-19 isn’t traceable to the exact origin. For nursing home litigation, the facility would probably have to be closed or on lock down, so you could prove you got Covid-19 from the facility. The rebuttable presumption can be rebutted if the employee was working from home or on leave for 14 days prior to contracting Covid-19. The employer can also rebut by showing the employee contracted Covid-19 from an alternate source. The employer would need to investigate, but the Covid-19 data is very private. This is a very complicated and new area of law. There is a question with how many days are missed from work due to Covid-19, as it is hard to determine how many days, due to extended symptoms of Covid-19 (body aches, pneumonia, etc.) The next Civil Trial meeting is on February 10 at 4 p.m., and Connor Beer from AccuMed will be discussing the reasonable and usual/customary charges or medical services. Many insurance companies are reducing their offers by the amount of the bills that the insurer has determined as reasonable. Both Plaintiffs and Defendants have taken to hiring billing experts to prove or disprove the amount of the medical bills claimed by a Plaintiff.

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Foundation & Committee Minutes LAKE COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 2020 IN ATTENDANCE: BY ZOOM: Jeffrey Berman Kristie Fingerhut Hon. Fred Foreman (Ret.) Joann Fratianni David Gordon Keith Grant Rick Lesser Steve McCollum Mike Nerheim Shyama Parikh John Quinn, Sr. Nick Riewer Melanie Rummel Perry Smith David Stepanich Hon. Henry “Skip” Tonigan BY PHONE: Douglas Dorando ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Dale Perrin, Executive Director, LCBA, LCBF. I. CALL TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order by President Nick Riewer at 4:11 p.m.

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II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Meeting of October 20, 2020 were presented for approval. Motion to approve made by Jeff Berman and seconded by Mike Nerheim. Motion carried. III. TREASURER’S REPORT: A. STATUS AND BALANCES OF LCBF ACCOUNTS: The repair of the steel door will appear on the statement next month. We have a net amount of $6,900 thus far for the Art With A Heart Fundraiser. Deposits reflect receipt of funds for some of the canvases and sponsorship for the Fundraiser along with the funds received from the Association for the cost sharing agreement. B. WARRANT/ APPROVAL OF EXPENSES PAID: The Board was presented with $6,688.13 in expenses for October 2020 which require approval.Motion to approve the expenses made by Jeff Berman and seconded by Steve McCollum. Motion carried. IV. CONTINUING BUSINESS: A. PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION: We await hearing from the Illinois Department of Revenue to see if we will be granted tax exempt status. B. ON-LINE ART AUCTION: The LCBA website has

a link to the artwork received so far. Online bidding concludes November 20, 2020. We have 11 sponsors donating $5,500. We have sold 187 canvases for $1,870. As of November 13, 100 registered bidders have committed to $4,320 in Art sales. This has been a much more successful event than our regular in-person Gala events. C. REPAIR COSTS UPDATE: The steel door replacement in the back of the building was completed for a total cost of $2,350. The Board was presented with roof repair quotes from Peterson Roofing, Inc., Waukegan Roofing Co., and CIC Roofing & Carpentry. We also received a verbal quote from AMB Roofing and Sheetmetal. The majority of the roofers agree that the flashing is in need of immediate repair, but we have anywhere from 2 to 4 years left before needing replacement of the existing roof. The Board discussed obtaining warranty information from each roofing contractor and discussing the repair need with the LCBA Board. V. NEW BUSINESS: A. MORTGAGE REFINANCE: Lake Forest Bank & Trust will refinance our existing loan by reducing the interest rate to 4.25% from 5% and extending the maturation date for another 5 years from date of closing and contin-

ue the original 20-year amortization which has approximately 17 years remaining. The Board was presented with a Joint Board Resolution with the LCBA approving the refinance of the mortgage loan #10 000085118. Motion by Jeff Berman authorizing President Riewer to sign the Joint Resolution as presented and seconded by Rick Lesser. Motion carried. VI. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn made by Steve McCollum and seconded by Jeff Berman Motion carried, and the Meeting adjourned at 4:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joann M. Fratianni Secretary ______________________ LAKE COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING DECEMBER 15, 2020 IN ATTENDANCE: BY PHONE: Joann Fratianni John Quinn, Sr. Joe McHugh Nick Riewer Perry Smith Shyama Parikh Steve McCollum Amy Lonergan Mike Ori Rick Lesser Douglas Dorando David Gordon Hon. Fred Foreman (Ret.) Carey Schiever Kristie Fingerhut Melanie Rummel

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Foundation & Committee Minutes BY ZOOM: Ken Glick Hon. Henry “Skip” Tonigan (Ret.) ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Dale Perrin, Executive Director, LCBA, LCBF. I. CALL TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order by President Nick Riewer at 4:03 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Meeting of November 17, 2020 were presented for approval. Motion to approve made by Mike Ori and seconded by Ken Glick. Motion carried. III. TREASURER’S REPORT: A. STATUS AND BALANCES OF LCBF ACCOUNTS: Treasurer, Perry Smith reported on the LCBF funds and expenses. The re-key of the steel door has been

shown as an additional expense. We have also received income from a Cy Pres Award in the amount of $4,197 in addition to the other sources of income. B. WARRANT/ APPROVAL OF EXPENSES PAID: The Board was presented with $7,995.59 in expenses for November, 2020 which require approval. Motion to approve the expenses made by Perry Smith and seconded by Rick Lesser. Motion carried. IV. CONTINUING BUSINESS: A. PROPERT Y TAX EXEMPTION: The Illinois Department of Revenue issued a finding that our building did not meet the exemption qualifications because the property is not in exempt ownership and exempt use. The Board recommended that an appeal of this decision be filed and an administrative hearing

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requested. Amy Lonergan will prepare the appeal documents as soon as possible. B. ON-LINE ART AUCTION: The 2020 LCBF “Art With A Heart” Fundraiser resulted in a net profit of $16,700. The total recommended donations are $13,500. The recommended donations for each benefactor are $3,000 for the 19th Judicial Circuit Self-Represented Litigant Program, $8,000 for the Art Impact Project, and $2,500 for Waukegan To College. Motion made by Amy Lonergan and seconded by Skip Tonigan to follow the recommendations for these donations for each of the Benefactors. Motion carried. C. REPAIR COSTS UPDATE: The Board was presented with roof repair quotes from Peterson Roofing, Inc., Waukegan Roofing Co., and CIC Roofing & Carpentry. We also received a verbal quote from AMB Roofing and Sheetmetal. The majority of the roofers agree that the flashing is in need of immediate repair but we have anywhere from 2 to 4 years left before needing replacement of the existing roof. Motion made by Steve McCollum and seconded by Perry Smith to adopt the recommendation of Waukegan Roofing as to their maintenance plan at this time. Motion carried.

V. NEW BUSINESS: A. PROPOSED LCBF BYLAW REVISIONS: The Board was presented with proposed Bylaw revisions as recommended by the Bylaw Committee. The new changes, if any, would require approval at the Lake County Bar Association annual meeting on March 23, 2021. The Board was asked to review the recommended changes and submit any comments or suggestions by the January, 2021 LCBF Board Meeting. A special thank you was extended to the committee as well as Dale Perrin for the final product. B. RESIGNATION: Executive Director, Dale Perrin has submitted his resignation effective December 31, 2020 to seek a position as a Project Manager for a company which installs security systems. The Board extends its thanks and well wishes to Dale for his 2-1/2 years of service to the LCBA and LCBF. Jose Gonzalez will act as Interim Executive Director while the LCBA will be seeking a new Director. VI. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn made by Doug Dorado and seconded by Shyama Parikh. Motion carried and the Meeting adjourned at 4:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joann M. Fratianni Secretary

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WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN? The LCBA Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) is a valuable member benefit as well as a public service. LRS provides member attorneys with an opportunity to build business through client referrals. The service benefits the public by helping callers quickly find an attorney in the area of law in which they need help. The LRS program is designed to assist persons who are able to pay normal attorney fees but whose ability to locate legal representation is frustrated by a lack of experience with the legal system, a lack of information about the type of services needed, or a fear of the potential costs of seeing a lawyer. Cost is only $200 annually for a Standard listing or $350 for a Premium listing. Download the application at www.lakebar.org/page/LRS or contact the LCBA office for more information.

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Board of Directors’ Meeting

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Meeting Minutes BY KATHARINE S. HATCH SECRETARY

Thursday, November 19, 2020 ACTION ITEMS: 1. Consent Agenda: a. October Minutes -P3 Motion to Approve October Minutes, Motion Seconded; Motion Passes. b. October New Members – P6Membership Numbers on Track for the Year. 2. Treasurer’s report: a. October 2020 Financial Report - P7. Treasurer Updated the Board on Finances. OLD BUSINESS: 1. LCBA/LCBF Joint SubCommittee Update – Next Meeting Date TBD 2. Social Media Subcommittee Update – Social Media Contest – P16. First Meeting was a Success and Sponsorships Secured for Office Decorating Contest. 3. Strategic Planning Committee Update – Next Meeting Date TBD

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NEW BUSINESS: 1. Mortgage Refinance – Loan term extend 5 years with the original 20-year amortization continued (approximately 17 years remaining). The interest rate will be reduced from 5.0% currently to 4.25%. Request motion to approve Board Resolution to refinance mortgage – P23. Motion to Approve Board Resolution to Refinance Mortgage, Motion Seconded, Motion Passes. 2. Virtual Member Event / Holiday Idea a. Drop off date for Gift Drive – December 2 All Ornaments Fulfilled. b. Meetings via social media/website calendar Creating New Avenues to Notify Members of LCBA Activities. 3. Veterans Day Survey Recap – P18 4. Child Rep GAL Seminar Recap – P21

5. Avon Food Pantry Recap Community Outreach Committee Completed Another Successful Food Drive. 6. Virtual Meetings/ Seminars Advertising/ Sponsorships All LCBA Meetings and Seminar Continue to be Virtual. Virtual Sponsorship Opportunities being Explored. OTHER MATTERS: 1. Committee Updates Contact your assigned committee chair for a report 2. Executive Director Report Dale Provided Update, LCBA is down one employee currently. Dale is actively Looking to Fill the Vacancy. Executive Session Held; Employee Year End Reviews Discussed. Motion to adjourn: Motion to Adjourn made at 1:04, Motion Seconded, Motion Passes

Next Board Meeting: December 17, 2020 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Hon. Patricia Cornell President Joseph Fusz First Vice President Tara Devine Second Vice President Kathleen Curtin Treasurer Katharine S. Hatch Secretary Stephen Rice Past President David R. Del Re 2018-2021 Director Thomas A. Pasquesi 2018-2021 Director Dwayne Douglas 2019-2022 Director Daniel Hodgkinson 2019-2022 Director Craig Mandell 2020-2023 Director Hon. Jacquelyn Melius 2020-2023 Director Dale A. Perrin Executive Director

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MEMBER CENTER “The Bar” Accommodates up to 100 people During business hours (8 am – 5 pm) Members (add $25/hour for after hour events) • Meeting only (individual or group, no food or beverages served: Free • Self-Service reception or party (provide own alcoholic beverages): $50 per hour • Hosted beer & wine reception or party (beer & wine provided by Association): $250/ 1st hour, $50/hour after Non-Members: (add $50/hour for after hour events) • Meeting only (individual or group, no food or beverages served): $50 per hour • Self-Service reception or party (provide own alcoholic beverages and food): $300/ 1st hour, $50/hour after • Hosted beer & wine reception or party – Not Available Non-Member, Not-for-Profit: (add $25/hour for after hour events) • Meeting only (individual or group, no food or beverages served): $25 per hour • Self-Service reception or party (provide own alcoholic beverages and food): $150/1st hour, $25/hour after • Hosted beer & wine reception or party – Not Available Association Committee Meetings (Conference Room or Member Center) Without beer & Wine - Free With Hosted Beer & Wine - $150 flat fee (for 5 – 15 people), $200 (over 15 people) Room rentals are based on availability. Rentals include use of A/V already in room (phone, TV, Speaker. WIFI). All rentals include free parking in our large, well-lit, 45 vehicle parking lot adjacent to the LCBA building.

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Meeting Minutes BY KATHARINE S. HATCH SECRETARY

Thursday, December 17, 2020 ACTION ITEMS: 1. Consent Agenda: a. November Minutes -P3 b. November New Members – P6 Motion to Approve Consent, Motion Seconded, Motion Passes. 2. Treasurer’s report: a. November 2020 Financial Report - P7 Budget on track, 85% of Membership Renewed. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Strategic Planning Committee Update 2. Social Media Holiday Decorating Contest Update – P13 Contest was a Success, Top Winners will Receive Awards at Holiday Get Together December 22, 2020. 3. LCBA/LCBF Joint SubCommittee Update a. Real Estate Tax Reversal by State – P15 State Reversed Lake County Granting the LCBA Foundation Real

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Estate Exmeption Status. Foundation Board is Challenging the Reversal. b. Set meeting for January 2021 4. Building Repairs – Roof Replacement Status – P16 Waukegan Roofing hired For Maintenance Work on Building Roof. 5. Virtual Holiday Member Event – P16 Virtual Event Planned for December 22, 2020. 6. Holiday PostCard – (cost $1,110.00) Great Reviews from the Membership. NEW BUSINESS: 1. LCBA Chair Mid-Year Meeting Review a. Notification regarding 2 separate registrations b. Survey and review of surveys after a Meeting CLE. Registration Process Explained Better in Committee Emails. CLE’s

Put on by the Committees Produce Revenue. 2. Attorney Access Pass – approx. 460 renewed Board to Discuss at a Later Date. 3. Executive Director Resignation – P17 a. Status of filling receptionist/office manager position Interview Process Ongoing. b. Executive Director Hiring Committee c. Process for hiring new ED i. ABA/Indeed ii. Calendar Motion for Executive Session, Motion Seconded, Motion Passes. OTHER MATTERS: 1. Committee Updates Contact your assigned committee chair for a report 2. Executive Director Report Motion to adjourn:

Motion to Adjurn made at 1:03, Motion Seconded, Motion Passes. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Hon. Patricia Cornell President Joseph Fusz First Vice President Tara Devine Second Vice President Kathleen Curtin Treasurer Katharine S. Hatch Secretary Stephen Rice Past President David R. Del Re 2018-2021 Director Thomas A. Pasquesi 2018-2021 Director Daniel Hodgkinson 2019-2022 Director Craig Mandell 2020-2023 Director Hon. Jacquelyn Melius 2020-2023 Director Dale A. Perrin Executive Director

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MEMBER RECEPTION SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES LCBA Member Receptions will generally be held on the 4th Thursday of every month. Your $500 sponsorship includes: • Recognition in advertising before the event and on signage at the event • Reception from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. • Complimentary beer and wine. Upgrades available for additional fee.

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