ARTICLES

"The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: An Essential Tool for Employers" published in several Andrews Litigation Reporters, including Employment (February 9, 2010), Computer & Internet (February 17, 2010), Intellectual Property (March 9, 2010), Telecommunications Industry (March 2, 2010) and White-Collar Crime (March 25, 2010). The article provides an overview of the CFAA and key components of CFAA claims made by companies protecting themselves against former employees. The article also explains the current state of law surrounding CFAA claims, including differing interpretations of the law and discrepancies in how the law is applied. Finally, the article provides employers with certain strategies and procedures to help them solidify their CFAA rights and overcome this disagreement between courts, and offers several case examples in support of those strategies.

"2008 Developments in Illinois Employment Discrimination Law" Employment issue of the Andrews Litigation Reporter (November 18, 2008). Co-authored by Alan W. Nicgorski and a former S&R associate. The article discusses two recent developments in employment discrimination law: (1) revisions to the Illinois Human Rights Act that took effect at the beginning of 2008, permitting complaints brought under that statute to be heard in state court; and (2) a recent decision of the United States Supreme Court that has strengthened the hand of plaintiffs bringing retaliation claims.

"Winning the Battle of the Forms," Illinois Bar Journal (July 2008). Co-authored by William J. Ryan and a former S&R associate. The article examines "battle of the forms" issues under the Illinois UCC that may arise when a sales transaction goes awry and the only evidence of the parties' agreement consists of form documents such as price quotations, purchase orders, and invoices or acknowledgments - each with their own set of terms. It also provides suggested contract language so that a party may increase the chance that its terms will control.

"Model Jury Instructions: Copyright, Trademark and Trade Dress Litigation," published by the ABA Section of Litigation (May 2008). Contributing author Alan W. Nicgorski.

"Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary Injunctions," Chapter 9 of the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education's Business & Commercial Litigation 2007 edition and 2009 Supplement. Co-authored by Gregory Scandaglia and William Ryan.

"Express Preemption and Premarket Approval Under the Medical Device Amendments," Food and Drug Law Journal (vol. 59, no.1), November 2004. Cited and quoted in Riegel v. Medtronic, Inc., 451 F.3d 104 (2d Cir. 2006). Co-authored by Gregory Scandaglia and Therese Tully.

"The Commercial Foreclosure Process in Illinois,"DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal (vol. 2, no.2), Winter 2004. Co-authored by Gregory Scandaglia and Eric J. Munoz.

"The Internal Corporate Investigation," DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal (Vol. 1, 2002), Co-authored by former partner Honorable Thomas R. Mulroy, Jr. and Eric Munoz.

"The Attorney and the Testifying Expert," CBA Record (Jan. 1996), Co-authored by Gregory Scandaglia.