Publications

Illinois Bar Journal

The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers

June 2007 • Volume 95 • Number 6 • Pages 277-332

June 2007 Illinois Bar Journal Cover Image

Practice News

286
Lawpulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
292
Illinois Law Update

Court defers to commission in workers' comp case; public policy to disclose patient names to newspaper does not outweigh privacy interest; procedure for eminent domain by sanitary districts amended; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

296
Ethics | By
Helen W. Gunnarsson
What's Your Duty Under Himmel?
What kind of misconduct by your fellow lawyers should be reported to ARDC? What if you make the wrong call?
300
Civil Practice | By
Rob Shumaker
Intrastate Forum Non Conveniens in Illinois: Post-Langenhorst Confusion
The Illinois Supreme Court's most recent intrastate forum non conveniens ruling only adds to the confusion, this author opines.
306
Estate Planning | By
Carleen L. Schreder
Even More Uncertainty about Estate-Tax Apportionment
Two recent decisions interpreting apportionment waiver clauses in wills and revocable trusts make new law. Here's an analysis.
310
Corporations | By
Markus May
Helping Business Owners Avoid Personal Liability
A recent case describes how business owners should run their companies as separate entities to avoid being held personally liable.
316
Juvenile Law | By
Karl Menninger
and
Thomas R. McMahon
Fitness to Stand Trial in Juvenile Court: The Worst of Both Worlds?
Juveniles unfit to stand trial because of mental illness arguably enjoy neither procedural protection nor better care.

Columns

284
President's Page | By
Irene F. Bahr
Merci, et Au Revoir
President Bahr reviews her year at the helm.
320
For New Lawyers
Asked and Answered
Opening an IOLTA account.
322
Loss Prevention | By
Karen Erger
Taking (Back) Your Vacation
When was the last time you left the BlackBerry at home and took a real vacation?
324
Civil Practice | By
Professor Jeffrey A. Parness
Reforming Paternity Procedures: A Dannielynn in Illinois
What would have happened if Anna Nicole Smith's daughter had been born in Illinois?
328
Business Law | By
Lin Hanson
Simultaneous Offers for Partnership Break-Ups
Is your client ready to break up with a business partner? If so, here's some advice.