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Illinois Bar Journal

The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers

March 2005 • Volume 93 • Number 3 • Pages 101-152

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Practice News

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Lawpulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
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Illinois Law Update

Strict reading of the charitable-use exemption; Internet posting of sex-offender info not a privacy violation; medical clinic not a public accommodation; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Tort Law | By
Peter S. Stamatis
and
Alexander T. Muhtaris
Maximizing Punitive Damages after BMW and State Farm: A Trial Lawyer's Guide
Despite rumors to the contrary, the U.S. Supreme Court has not ruled punitive damages unconstitutional. Here's how to make the most of your cases.
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Civil Practice | By
Andrew N. Plasz
Waiver of Privilege for Documents Inadvertently Disclosed During Discovery
How do Illinois courts respond when a party claims that an inadvertently produced document is still privileged? Here's a review of the cases
134
Health Care Law | By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Patients Challenge Nonprofit Hospitals' Charitable-Care Practices
A look at recent cases brought by plaintiffs against hospitals and their charitable-care practices
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Workers' Compensation | By
David L. Montenegro
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission: More Than a New Name
Seven additional arbitrators and an accelerated trial cycle will make the agency more efficient and expeditious.
140
Local Government Law / Civil Practice | By
Paul N. Keller
Disclosure of Government Documents: The Deliberative-Process Exemption
Documents considered by a public body in formulating policy decisions are often exempt from disclosure under federal and state law.

Columns

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Letters
Correspondence from Our Readers
Search and Seizure and the Illinois Constitution 
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President's Page | By
Ole Bly Pace III
Strengthening the Legal-Aid Safety Net
We need to find a way to serve the unmet legal needs of the poor without unfairly burdening solo and small-firm lawyers.
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Civil Practice | By
James E. Pfander
The Substance and Procedure of Class Action Reform
Make no mistake – the Federal Class Action Fairness Act will bring sweeping changes.
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Finding Illinois Law | By
Thomas Keefe
Lexis and Westlaw Lite
The Big Two legal data providers offer more affordable options than ever.
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Business Law | By
Lin Hanson
For LLC Minority Owners, "Fair Value" Often Isn't
Minority shareholders' lack of control can make their shares worth less if they try to sell out.