When it comes to residential real estate deals, why are lawyers welcome in some parts of the state and not others?
August 2006 • Volume 94 • Number 8
Practice News
398
Articles
408
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Reporters who accurately report accusations made as part of a government proceeding are protected from defamation suits.
420
A little-known Illinois Supreme Court case makes it much harder for nonprofit nursing homes to get a property tax exemption.
426
The authors argue that following the federal approach would produce a better-informed jury.
432
When a plaintiff's action is dismissed for want of prosecution while the defendant's bankruptcy is pending and the automatic stay is in place, the plaintiff can seek to have the dismissal vacated.
Columns
394
Nothing beats voir dire for learning about jurors; What is a rule of thumb?
396
What has ISBA done for you lately, you ask? Here's what.
438
Should judges advise clients of their right to resolve their dispute before trial?
440
Here's a look at legislative proposals for making the higher estate-tax exclusion permanent.
442
Dealing with an uninsured malpractice claim is no stroll down the midway.