Illinois Bar Journal

The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers

October 2009 • Volume 97 • Number 10 • Pages 481-536

Practice News

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Lawpulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
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Illinois Law Update

Jury trial not guaranteed in action that doesn’t exist at common law; Green Building Act establishes green construction standards; new standards for foster family homes; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Ethics | By Robert A. Creamer
Get Ready for Illinois’ New Rules of Professional Conduct

The new rules, which take effect January 1, align Illinois legal-ethics regulation with the national norm. Learn about th emajor changes.

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Wills | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
ANATOMY OF A WILL: A Step-By-Step Guide

A step-by-step primer on simple wills for newbies, litigators, and other will-drafting novices.

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Judiciary / Constitutional Law | By J. Timothy Eaton, Lynn A. Ellenberger
When Recusal Leads to DEADLOCK: A Constitutional Cure

The authors propose a constitutional amendment allowing replacement of Illinois Supreme Court justices when recusal makes rendering a decision impossible.

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Tort Law | By Eugene I. Pavalon, Harry C. Lee
The Duty to WARN Against Serious Injury: Can Plaintiffs Successfully Challenge Illinos' Tough Standard?

The authors argue that the Restatement of Torts may offer a way for plaintiffs to argue for a more expansive duty of defendants to warn.

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Criminal Law / Conflict Of Interest | By Isaac J. Colunga
Inactive Client Relationships May Create Per Se Conflicts for Criminal Defense Lawyers

A per se conflict of interest may arise because of a past client relationship, regardless of whether criminal defense attorneys have spoken with their former clients in years.

Columns

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Letters
Dressing for distress - nylons and sandals? Settlement agreements: do the release first.

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President's Page | By John G. O’Brien
Our Season of Service: Meeting the Pro Bono Challenge

Now more than ever is the time to give to the pro bono cause.

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Loss Prevention | By Karen Erger
Blogs for Dummies Immigrants

What's a blog, you ask? Read on.

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Family Law | By H. Joseph Gitlin
Urban Legends About Family Law

Think men don't get custody or maintenance? Think again.

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Real Estate Law | By James K. Weston
Could a “Clunker” Program Solve the Real Estate Lending Problem?

How about letting homeowners trade in their high-interest mortgages for fixed-term models?

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Asked and Answered | The new-lawyer Q&A
Presenting property tax appeals