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Illinois Bar Journal

The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers

July 2001 • Volume 89 • Number 7 • Pages 329-384

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Practice News

342
Illinois Law Update

No independent tort for breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing; void for vagueness applied to adoptions; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

346
Uniform Commercial Code | By
Catherine A. Nestrick
and
Andrew C. Ozete
Secured Transactions Under Illinois' New UCC Article 9
Read about the changes to article 9 that took effect July 1, 2001.
350
Family Law | By
H. Joseph Gitlin
Mental-Health Professionals in Child-Custody Cases: Giving "Expert" Testimony Its Due
The testimony of mental-health professionals is often not scientific evidence, this author says.
356
Legal Technology | By
Kristin Mihelic
The Illinois Electronic Commerce Security Act: Birth and Death of an E-Commerce Approach?
The author argues that Illinois should abandon its Electronic Commerce Security Act and follow the national uniform approach.
362
Health Law | By
Erin K. Grunzke
Long-Distance Doctors: The Crossroads of Telemedicine Licensure in Illinois
This author, on the other hand, favors state licensure in Illinois over a national approach.
367
Power of Attorney | By
James F. Dunneback
POA Act Amendments: The Revised Statutory Short Form
Highlights of recent changes to the POA Act.
369
Ethics | By
Deane Beth Brown
From Office Sharing to Letterhead: The Ethics of Holding Yourself Out to the Public
A review of the ethical issues facing lawyers as they communicate the nature of their practices.
373
Debtors and Creditors | By
Scott Michael Alexander
Illinois Litigator's Guide to Naming Defendants in Collection Suits
Properly naming your defendant can mean the difference between collecting a judgment and making a worthless claim.

Columns

334
Letters to the Editor
Correspondence from Our Readers
Infertility treatments and self-insured employers.
336
President's Page | By
Tim Eaton
The Fight Against UPL Continues
Traditionally, the inaugural President's Page is devoted to the new president's own programs for the coming year or to giving him or her an opportunity to share some personal insights or words of wisdom.
338
The Lawyer's Journal | By
Bonnie C. McGrath
The Lawyer's Journal
Golfers in the (legal) news; capital punishment and the mentally retarded; and more.
375
Law Office Management & Technology | By
Paul Sullivan
An Introduction to Knowledge Management
You've heard the buzzwords, but what is "knowledge management" and what can it do for you? Read on.
377
Legal Communication | By
Maureen B. Collins
Writing That Stirred Your Souls
We asked you, Gentle Readers, to send us writing that moved you. Here are excerpts from your responses.
379
Finding Illinois Law | By
Adria P. Olmi
Treasure Hunting at State Agency Web Sites
Don't overlook Illinois state agency Web sites, an increasingly rich source of free information. Here are some of the best agency resources for lawyers.