We're flattered that authors Koenig and Hyde ("Be Careful What You Wish For: Analyzing the Five Wishes Advance Directive," IBJ May 2009) pored over our document, and as would a law student studying a model contract, found areas that might-could-maybe-potentially become a problem.

A look back at the presidential year.

One should be ignored. The other must be reviewed and answered carefully.

Illinois judges should be free to impose sanctions for misconduct after final judgement and on behalf of nonparties if the facts warrant.

The tenets of spycraft ("never go against your gut") make pretty good rules for recent admittees.