April 2007 Illinois Bar Journal | Illinois State Bar Association

The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers

April 2007 • Volume 95 • Number 4 • Pages 161-220

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Practice News

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Lawpulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson

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Illinois Law Update

No consumer fraud where plaintiff did not rely on allegedly misleading material; new Liquor Control Act regulations for premises near schools and churches; retail merchants authorized to sell and process registration plates; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

180

Law on the Net | By

Helen W. Gunnarsson

Illinois Courts on the Web

What information and services are Illinois-based courts providing via the Web? What isn't there that should be? Here's a review.

184

Civil Practice | By

Scott A. Carlson

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Ronald L. Lipinski

eDiscovery: A New Approach to Discovery in Federal and State Court

Changes in technology have altered the way lawyers deal with evidence. The electronic-discovery amendments to the federal rules reflect these changes.

188

Creditor's Rights / Business Law | By

Michael L. Weissman

A Creditor's Guide to Article 9 UCC Compliance

Here's what recent cases have to say about attachment and perfection pitfalls and other issues important to secured creditors.

198

Law Office Management | By

Michael R. Maryn

Choosing the Right Retirement Plan for Your Law Firm

A summary of leading tax-favored retirement plans, along with advice for selecting the best one for you and your firm.

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Tort Law | By