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Illinois Bar Journal

The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers

October 2004 • Volume 92 • Number 10 • Pages 497-552

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Practice News

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Lawpulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
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Illinois Law Update

No jury trial for breach of fiduciary duty; trustees can appeal, but at their own cost; legal protection for breastfeeding mothers; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Attorney & Client | By
Helen W. Gunnarsson
The Challenge of Representing Mentally Impaired Clients
You think your client's judgment might be impaired – must you do what he asks? Can you talk to the family? A look at governing law.
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Business Law / Malpractice | By
David R. Sinn
Malpractice Risks for Corporate and Business Lawyers
A review of tricky conflicts issues and other malpractice landmines for corporate lawyers.
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Ethics | By
Michael L. Shakman
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Arthur W. Friedman
How to Respond to an ARDC Complaint
You get the dreaded letter from the ARDC– what do you do? Here's a step-by-step guide.
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Arbitration | By
Thomas J. Cunningham
Class Actions in Arbitration
Are provisions in arbitration agreements that expressly prohibit class arbitration enforceable in Illinois? A look at recent developments.
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Contract Tort | By
Joseph Wylie
Using No-Reliance Clauses to Prevent Fraud-in-the-Inducement Claims
Plaintiffs are using fraud-in-the-inducement theory to turn breach-of-contract allegations into tort claims. A new case gives defendants a way to fight back.

Columns

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President's Page | By
Ole Bly Pace
Reining in Outside Influence on Judicial Campaigns
 ISBA monitors the tone and conduct of judicial campaigns.
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Real Estate Law | By
James K. Weston
A better way to fight fraud is under your thumb
Let's amend the notary law to require a thumbprint with the signature.
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Risk Prevention | By
Karen Erger
Procrastination: Raising the Stakes
Ten tips to tame your inner procrastinator.
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Family Law | By
H. Joseph Gitlin
Relocation: the Evolving Standard
Illinois courts are fine tuning the standard for determining when to permit a custodial parent to move out of state.