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Illinois Bar Journal

The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers

February 2003 • Volume 91 • Number 2 • Pages 49-100

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Practice News

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Lawpulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
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Illinois Law Update

Multiple-murder sentencing statute unconstitutional; legislation allows victims of financial identity theft to sue; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Health Law | By
Travis J. Ketterman
The Supreme Court Endorses the Right to Second Opinions for HMO Participants
In Rush Prudential HMO v Moran, the Court rejected an HMO's attempt to void the Illinois HMO Act based on ERISA preemption.
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Tort Law | By
Robert P. Vogt
Must Med-Mal Plaintiffs File Section 2-622 Certificates of Merit in Federal Court
Some courts say yes, some say no. The author argues that certificates of merit should be required in federal court.
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Tort Law | By
Thomas A. Kantas
Maximizing Your Client's Recovery Under the Federal Tort Claims Act
An FTCA provision limits awards to the amount presented in the claim. This article explains how to get the most for your client.
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Ethics/Corporate Law | By
Daniel J. Polatsek
Attorney-Client Privilege, Corporate Clients and the Control-Group Test
An explanation of how and when the attorney-client privilege protects communications between a corporate client and a third party.
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Criminal Law and Procedure | By
David G. Duggan
Should Criminal Defendants be Required to Produce Handwriting Exemplars?
No, this author says.

Columns

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President's Page | By
Loren Golden
Ad Campaign Promotes Value of ISBA Lawyers
I'm reminded of the story of the little boy, Tommy, who was 12 years old and hadn't spoken a word since birth.
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Legal Communication | By
Maureen B. Collins
Back to the Basics of Grammar and Style
Sexy they're not, but grammatical rules and conventions are too important to ignore.
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Malpractice Prevention Update | By
Karen Erger
The "Problem Lawyer"
The damage that drug, alcohol, or otherwise impaired "problem lawyers" do to your firm lingers long after they leave. Here's how to nip problems in the bud, and maybe salvage a career in the bargain.