Illinois Bar Journal

The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers

November 2008 • Volume 96 • Number 11 • Pages 541-596

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Practice News

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Lawpulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
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Illinois Law Update

Evidence sufficient to uphold conviction for disorderly conduct; order-protection laws amended to prohibit access to health records; new rules redefine income ceiling for childcare eligibility; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Practice of Law | By
Helen W. Gunnarsson
Don't Be Afraid To Be Paid
Learn how to create a bill-paying culture among your clientele.
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Family Law | By
Michelle A. Lawless
When Mom (or Dad) Wants to Move: Removing Children from Illinois After Divorce
Custodial parents who seek to take their children out of Illinois face a high bar. Here are tips for preparing a removal case.
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Mental Health Law | By
Rob Shumaker
A Guide to Involuntary Commitment in Illinois
Too many involuntary commitments are overturned because the lawyers and judges fail to follow the law. Here's a how-to guide.
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Criminal Law Evidence | By
Hon. Daniel B. Shanes
The Crawford Confrontation-Clause Bar: Governmental Involvement Is Key to "Testimonial" Hearsay
The author argues that statements are rarely "testimonial" - and thus barred - if the government did not produce them.
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Estate Planning / Taxation | By
Robert J. Kolasa
How to use Gifts to reduce Illinois estate taxes
In 2009, federal and Illinois estate taxes will be "decoupled." Here's how estate planners can use gifts to help clients pay less.

Columns

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Letters
Correspondence from Our Readers
Two takes on two-tiered billing.
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The Judge's Corner | By
Hon. Ron Spears
The Five People You Meet in Wal-Mart
Judge Justice learns how he has affected the lives of litigants.
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Finding Illinois Law | By
Tom Gaylord
Playing with PreCYdent: The move toward Free Online Primary Law
Two Web sites are bringing free cases and more to the public
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Estate Planning | By
Katarinna McBride
Estate Planning for FDIC Coverage
New FDIC rules provide more protection for revocable trusts.
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For New Lawyers
Asked and Answered
Can an adopted child inherit from a biological parent?