A judge on Thursday ordered McHenry County to pay about $290,000 in legal fees for the failed prosecution of State's Attorney Louis Bianchi — though the county is still fighting the bills.
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The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in favor of a petition for leave to appeal brought forth on behalf of the Jackson County state's attorney after an appeals court upheld a Jackson County judge's dismissal of a murder charge against Elijah S. Lacy.Southern Illinoisan
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More clients - and lawyers for that matter - are looking for value-based alternatives to the billable hour. The good news? They can be a win-win for attorney and client.Illinois Bar Journal
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February 2012 Illinois Bar Journal
Beyond the billable hour, ethics puzzlers, the "cat's paw" theory, and more.
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Notice of ISBA Election 2012
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January 27, 2012Telephone
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January 31, 2012Telephone
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February 1, 2012Online Course
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February 2, 2012Telephone
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February 3, 2012Bloomington