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Illinois Bar Journal

The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers

May 2008 • Volume 96 • Number 5 • Pages 221-268

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Practice News

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Lawpulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
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Illinois Law Update

Restrictive covenant unenforceable due to termination agreement; driving on Sunday not reasonable suspicion for traffic stop; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Attorneys | By
G. M. Filisko
Rescuing Colleagues in Crisis
Learn the warning signs of addiction and what you can do to help a colleague - or yourself.
244
Family Law | By
Michael K. Goldberg
Flynn v Henkel: A Heavy Burden for Petitioners Under the Grandparent Visitation Act
Grandparents must show that the child's health, safety, and welfare will be adversely affected if visitation is denied, the supreme court rules.
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Real Estate Law | By
Philip J. Vacco
RESPA and Avoiding Mortgage Fraud: What Goes on the HUD Settlement Statement?
Improper handling of buyer incentives on the HUD Settlement Statement can make you an unwitting participant in mortgage fraud.
252
Evidence | By
Hon. William J. Haddad
Authentication and Identification of E-Mail Evidence
Learn how to use circumstantial evidence to show that e-mail really came from the purported sender.
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Civil Practice | By
James W. Hilliard
Tapping Agency Expertise: The Doctrine of Primary Jurisdiction
Courts use the doctrine to refer an issue to an administrative agency for expert determination. Here's how it works in Illinois.

Columns

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President's Page | By
Joseph G. Bisceglia
The "Lawyer" Who Shot Liberty Valance
A lesson on the rule of law from the old West.
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The Judge's Corner | By
Hon. Ron Spears
Are Civility and Zealous Advocacy Compatible?
Reason can change minds when rudeness won't.
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Estate Planning | By
David A. Berek
and
Fred R. McMorris
Engagement Letters, Fees and the Dowling Case
Consult Dowling for guidance on fee arrangements and how to describe them in engagement letters.
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Finding Illinois Law | By
Tom Gaylord
Keeping up with the Bloggers
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