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Illinois Bar Journal

The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers

August 2004 • Volume 92 • Number 8 • Pages 381-440

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Practice News

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Lawpulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
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Illinois Law Update

Attorney's tortious conduct not imputed to client; trial court's denial of mother's removal petition not against manifest weight; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Civil Practice | By
Aldo E. Botti
and
Carla Labunski
A Practical Guide to Seeking – and Avoiding – Rule 137 Sanctions
Your opponent has filed a pleading that you think is frivolous. Is it worth fighting? Read and find out.
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Civil Practice | By
Patrick M. Kinnally
The Occasional Litigator's Guide to Making the Most of Pleadings and Motions
Did you know you can win a motion but damage your case in the process? Here's advice on using pleadings wisely.
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Business Organizations | By
Charles W. Murdock
What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About the Illinois Limited Liability Company Act
A review of the Act by one of its drafters with a focus on provisions with which all lawyers should be familiar.
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Practice of Law | By
John Cesario
Serving as Court-Appointed Receiver for a Missing Lawyer: A Step-by-Step Guide
When a sole practitioner dies; Rule 776 allows the court to appoint a receiver to wind up the practice. Here's how.
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Employment Law / Immigration | By
Alisa B. Arnoff
Helping Employers Respond to Social Security Number "No-Match" Letters
Here's how lawyers can help employer clients protect themselves from actions by the feds and employees.

Columns

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Letters
Correspondence from Our Readers
Hall v Henn – the "court had no alternative"
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President's Page | By
Ole Bly Pace III
Pilot Associate Member Program for Councils, Committees
I've been known to (repeatedly) say that we are part of a noble profession.
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Legislative Wrap-Up | By
Jim Covington
2004 Spring Session Roundup
A look at selected legislation passed in 2004 and awaiting the Governor's signature.
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Law Office Management & Technology | By
Paul Sullivan
Burnout and the High Cost of Turnover
Does burnout have your best employees looking elsewhere? Learn the warning signs and find out how you can create a less stressful working environment.
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Malpractice Prevention Update | By
Karen Erger
The Client That Got Away
The statute of limitations is about to toll and your client is nowhere to be found. What to do? A new ISBA advisory opinion offers guidance.
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Legal Communication | By
Maureen B. Collins
Order in the Court (and in Your Sentences)
Don't let convoluted word order tangle your sentences.