March 2003 Illinois Bar Journal | Illinois State Bar Association

The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers

March 2003 • Volume 91 • Number 3 • Pages 101-152

Practice News

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Lawpulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson

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Illinois Law Update

Supreme court recognizes dentist-patient privilege; state guardian lacked authority to place adult prior to commitment hearing; and more.

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Guardians | By

Susan Dawson-Tibbits

Sometimes guardianship is the right answer for elderly clients, but often there are better, less intrusive alternatives

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Corporations | By

Steven R. Smith

A review of the D&O insurance-policy terms likely to come up in litigation under the Act.

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Evidence | By

Brendan Max

When can; and should; evidence that the defendant committed other crimes be admitted to help establish guilt of the crime charged?

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Practice Tips | By

Samuel H. Levine

A quick Q&A guide to the Act and to mechanics liens generally, with links to online forms.

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Practice Tips | By

Angela R. Hall

Do they succeed? It's possible but not likely, this author writes.

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Letters to the Editor