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PRACTICE NEWS
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LAWPULSE | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
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HIPAA and POAs revisited; the gay rights amendment; sellers subsidize closings via HUD-approval programs; and more. |
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ILLINOIS LAW UPDATE
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Strict reading of the charitable-use exemption; Internet posting of sex-offender info not a privacy violation; medical clinic not a public accommodation; and more.
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TORT
LAW | By
Peter S. Stamatis and Alexander T. Muhtaris
Maximizing Punitive Damages
after BMW and State
Farm: A Trial Lawyer's Guide
Despite rumors to the contrary, the U.S. Supreme Court has not
ruled punitive damages unconstitutional. Here's how to make the
most of your cases.
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CIVIL
PRACTICE | By Andrew N.
Plasz
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Waiver
of Privilege for Documents Inadvertently Disclosed During Discovery
How do Illinois courts respond when a party claims that an inadvertently produced document is still privileged? Here's a review of the cases |
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HEALTH
CARE LAW | By Neville M. Bilimoria
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Patients
Challenge Nonprofit Hospitals' Charitable-Care Practices
A look at recent cases brought by plaintiffs against hospitals and their charitable-care practices.
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WORKERS'
COMPENSATION | By David L. Montenegro
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The
Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission: More Than a New Name
Seven additional arbitrators and an accelerated trial cycle will make the agency more efficient and expeditious. |
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LOCAL
GOVERNMENT LAW/CIVIL PRACTICE | By Paul N. Keller
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Disclosure
of Government Documents: The Deliberative-Process Exemption
Documents considered by a public body in formulating policy decisions are often exempt from disclosure under federal and state law. |
