February 2006 Illinois Bar Journal | Illinois State Bar Association

The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers

February 2006 • Volume 94 • Number 2 • Pages 53-100

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Practice News

Lawpulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson

Illinois Law Update

Omission in indictment harmless error unless defendant proves prejudice; only supreme court can choose between competing interests in court rules; attorney's fees not recoverable absent express language; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

Practice of Law | By

Helen W. Gunnarsson

Making an Electronic Record: Good Reviews for Digital Recording

Several courthouses, notably DuPage County's, have implemented digital recording of courtroom proceedings. Is stenography a thing of the past?

Family Law | By

David B. Yavitz

Interest on Past-Due Maintenance and Child Support: the New Calculus

A new law imposes interest on overdue support and changes the formula for calculating interest.

Real Estate Law | By

Jordan I. Shifrin

No-Leasing Restrictions on Condominium Owners: The Legal Landscape

Here's a look at (mostly unsuccessful) challenges to these restrictions and some ways owners have tried to get around them.

Law Practice Management | By

Carl R. Draper

Filing System Basics for Solo and Small-Firm Lawyers

Is your filing system - paper and electronic - up to snuff?

Evidence / Expert Witnesses / Lincoln Award Winner | By

Justin Lee Heather

The New Illinois Standard for Admissibility of Expert Opinion Testimony

The court in Simons created a dual standard: de novo review of the Frye "general acceptance" test, more deferential treatment of the trial court's decision about relevance and experts' qualifications.