Publications

Illinois Bar Journal

The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers

December 2001 • Volume 89 • Number 12 • Pages 609-668

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Practice News

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Lawpulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
624
Illinois Law Update

School district immune under Tort Immunity Act; insurance policy's auto business exclusion violates public policy; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

628
Estate Planning | By
Richard P. Miler
Funding Living Trusts: An Overview
Creating a living trust is easy; funding it is another story. Here's a primer.
640
Tort Law | By
Bradley C. Nahrstadt
and
Matthew D. Kuehl
The Contact-Sports Exception Under Illinois Tort Law
Voluntary participants in contact sports aren't liable for injuries caused by their negligence;when the exception applies.
646
Tort Law | By
Martin J. Healy Jr.
A Trial Lawyer's Introduction to SUV Rollover Claims
An overview of rollover litigation from a plaintiff's perspective.
651
DUI/Traffic | By
Larry A. Davis
New DUI, Traffic Laws Stiffen Penalties
Three new acts increase the penalty for driving while revoked and DUI offenses.
655
Real Estate Law | By
Brian K. Kozminski
Potential Legal Pitfalls in Condominium Development
A legal roadmap for Illinois condominium owners.

Columns

614
Letters to the Editor
Correspondence from Our Readers
Direct questioning by lawyers; the way it used to be.
618
President's Page | By
Tim Eaton
The Season for Giving
Tis the Season for giving and lawyers will once again give generously of both their time and money to worthwhile causes. We have a proud tradition of responding to the spirit of this season.
659
Law Office Management & Technology | By
Todd Flaming
Disaster Recovery Basics
With some basic disaster planning, you can keep your practice up and running even if your office is damaged or destroyed.
661
Legal Communication | By
Marianne Ley Hayek
Expert Communication
How do you help your expert communicate more effectively? By communicating more effectively to your expert.
663
Malpractice Prevention Update | By
Karen J. Dilibert
The Mysterious Case of the Missing Client
That filing deadline looms and you can't find your client; now what do you do?