Publications

Illinois Bar Journal

The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers

December 2007 • Volume 95 • Number 12 • Pages 613-668

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Practice News

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Lawpulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
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Illinois Law Update

Negligence can be considered for determining entitlement to tax-deed indemnity fund; access to library records allowed without court order; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Attorney Fees | By
Helen W. Gunnarsson
From Here to Retainer Fees
Learn how to craft retainer agreements to define and clarify the scope of your engagement, why it’s important to collect fees up front, and more.
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Evidence | By
Hon. James P. Flannery Jr.
Using Videos at Trial: The Big Picture
What foundation is needed to introduce a video at trial in Illinois? Are videos subject to discovery? The author explores that and more.
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Intellectual Property | By
Preston H. Smirman
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David A. Burns
Intellectual Property Law for the General Practitioner
Understanding intellectual property fundamentals can protect your client’s business and enhance your general practice. Here’s a primer.
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Family Law | By
Sarah Unsicker
Permanency Planning: Protecting Children from the Loss of Their Parents
How can Illinois parents plan for the possibility that they will die or otherwise not be there for their children? This article reviews the options.

Columns

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Letters
Correspondence from Our Readers
Returning phone calls, etc.
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President's Page | By
Joseph G. Bisceglia
It's A (Wonderful) Lawyer's Life
Your community would be a poorer place without you. 
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Legislative Report | By
Melinda J. Bentley
New Consumer Remedies for UPL
A new law allows clients to sue for UPL damages under the Illinois Attorney Act.
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Loss Prevention | By
Karen Erger
Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More
Ten time wasters that can cause your time “inventory” to shrink.
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Business Law | By
Lin Hanson
LLCs and Asset Protection
LLCs afford clients protection from creditors, but not unlimited protection.
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Civil Practice | By
Professor Jeffrey A. Parness
Attorney Mistakes, Client Losses: New Visions After Vision Point
Courts should grant extensions for “good cause” failures to comply. So what’s “good cause”?