Publications

Illinois Bar Journal

The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers

October 2005 • Volume 93 • Number 10 • Pages 489-548

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Practice News

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Lawpulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
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Illinois Law Update

Strict compliance with Supreme Court Rule 605(a) not mandatory; section 1(D)(f) of Adoption Act violates equal protection; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Practice of Law | By
Helen W. Gunnarsson
The Truth About Going Solo
Three ISBA members speak from experience about the joys and challenges of solo practice.
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Bankruptcy | By
Bruce C. Scalambrino
Bankruptcy Reform for Non-Bankruptcy Lawyers
Though bankruptcy reform may be bad news for consumers and their attorneys, creditors will find much to like in the new law.
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Eminent Domain | By
John H. Brechin
In Defense of Kelo: One Lawyer's Take on Takings
An approving look at the U.S. Supreme Court's much-criticized Kelo v City of New London.
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Civil Practice / Remedies | By
Richard L. Miller II
TROs: A Guide to Winning Emergency Relief in Illinois
A step-by-step guide to seeking temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.
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Creditor's Rights | By
Timothy  C. Culbertson
Lenders: Document Collateral Properly or Become an Inadvertent Unsecured Creditor
An oft-neglected Illinois UCC requirement for describing collateral could be a pitfall for secured creditors.

Columns

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Letters
Correspondence from Our Readers
Proving irreconcilable differences.
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President's Page | By
Robert K. Downs
Rebuilding Our Credibility by Restoring Our Professionalism
Let's improve our public image by promoting civility and punishing misconduct.
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Family Law | By
H. Joseph Gitlin
Mediation of Financial Issues – Proceed with Caution
Financial mediators, more than custody mediators, must know the fine points of the law.
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Real Estate Law | By
James K. Weston
RESPA – Here We Go Again?
 Is HUD trying once again to amend the RESPA statute by regulation?
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Risk Prevention | By
Karen Erger
Teach Your Newbies Well
You teach by example – is your example worth emulating?