Publications

Illinois Bar Journal

The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers

October 2002 • Volume 90 • Number 10 • Pages 497-564

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Practice News

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Lawpulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
512
Illinois Law Update

Statute of repose for legal malpractice begins to toll after lawyer's last act; legislation creates new Uniform Partnership Act; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Judges and Judiciary | By
the Subcommittee on the Criteria for an Excellent Judge
,
ISBA Bench
, and
Bar Section Council
What's the Measure of Judicial Excellence?
What separates a merely competent judge from an excellent one? Here's a review of the qualities.
522
Tort Law | By
Theodore R. LeBlang
The Physician as Good Samaritan: Evolving Legal Protections Under Illinois Law
A review of the statutory and case law shielding physicians who provide medical care in emergencies.
536
Fraud | By
Roger L. Price
and
Mark L. Johnson
Understanding the "Scheme to Defraud" Exception to Promissory Fraud in Illinois
The exception has generated a confusing body of case law; the authors propose a way to reconcile the decisions.
544
Real Estate Law | By
Peter J. Bedard
Protecting Subcontractors' Rights Under the Illinois Public Construction Bond Act
A look at how the Act can help your construction-business clients get paid for work they've done on public projects.
549
Taxation | By
James W. Hilliard
The "Religious Purposes" Property Tax Exemption and the First Amendment
Here's how taxing authorities can determine whether property is being used for religious purposes without impermissibly inquiring into religious beliefs.

Columns

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Law Office Management & Technology | By
Todd H. Flaming
Creating a Small Office Network, Part II
Here's the hardware and software you need to network the computers in your office and increase your efficiency and productivity.
555
Legal Communication | By
Maureen B. Collins
Communicating with Colleagues
Attorney-client relationships aren't the only important ones in your professional life. Learn how to talk to your partners, associates and other lawyer-coworkers.
557
Malpractice Prevention Update | By
Karen J. Dilibert
Ten Easy Things New Lawyers Can Do to Mess up Their Careers
A career is a terrible thing to waste; but if you insist, here's how to do it.