Illinois Supreme Court Rule Changes: The Year So FarBy Michele M. JochnerOctober 2011Article, Page 520From new IOLTA rules to a new official citation system, a range of important supreme court rule changes took effect from January through September of 2011.
The New, Online-Only Illinois ReportsBy Tom GaylordSeptember 2011Column, Page 477Now the supreme court publishes the official version of Illinois cases - here's what it means.
What's New at Illinois.gov?By Tom GaylordNovember 2010Column, Page 592The recently redesigned Illinois state homepage is an improvement over its predecessor.
Can you cite to unpublished opinions?By Helen W. GunnarssonJune 2010Lawpulse, Page 286In Illinois state court, no. In Illinois-based federal district courts, yes.
A judge's guide to drafting ordersBy Helen W. GunnarssonMay 2010Lawpulse, Page 230A bankruptcy judge's 18 guidelines for drafting orders are a surprise hit on the blawgging circuit.
New rule allows citation of unpublished federal opinionsBy Helen W. GunnarssonFebruary 2007Lawpulse, Page 66Federal appellate courts used to restrict or prohibit citation of unpublished opinions in arguments to the courts. That changed January 1.
Mentoring WritersBy Maureen B. CollinsSeptember 2004Column, Page 491It takes time to train fledgling lawyers to write well. But the time you invest now will pay dividends later.
Of Pandas and PunctuationBy Maureen B. CollinsJuly 2004Column, Page 371These books and Web sites make mastering grammar…well, if not fun, at least less painful.
What Weblogs Can Do for YouBy T. Evan SchaefferMay 2004Column, Page 269Don't know about the great legal Weblogs out there? Don't know what a Weblog is? It's time you learned. You might decide to be a blogger yourself one day.
Untangle Your Web SiteBy Maureen B. Collins and Hillary Altekruse MannApril 2004Column, Page 222Yes, you really do need a Web site, and these FAQs will help you make the most of it.
Brief-Building: The Finishing TouchesBy Maureen B. CollinsMarch 2004Column, Page 153You've built a well-reasoned, well-argued edifice; don't sabotage your effort by neglecting the final flourishes.
Building a Solid FoundationBy Maureen B. CollinsFebruary 2004Column, Page 105Last month's column looked at the "prep work" necessary for a brief. This month, we focus on the framework.
Constructing an ArgumentBy Maureen B. CollinsJanuary 2004Column, Page 47Like a house, a brief needs a solid framework, intricate inner workings, and an attractive appearance.
Communicating Your AuthorityBy Maureen B. CollinsDecember 2003Column, Page 637Sorry, but proper citation format really does matter. Here's why.
Being Right Versus Saying it RightBy Maureen B. CollinsNovember 2003Column, Page 577As this cautionary tale illustrates, sometimes what you say to a client is less important than how you say it.
To Speak or Not to Speak?By Maureen B. CollinsOctober 2003Column, Page 525Sometimes 'tis nobler in the mind to keep thy mouth shut...
What I Learned from TelevisionBy Maureen B. CollinsSeptember 2003Column, Page 471The observant couch-potato can actually learn a lesson or two from the tube about effective communication.
First Drafts Made EasyBy T. Evan SchaefferJune 2003Column, Page 311Using these six tips makes writing first drafts fun. Well, almost.
Adjectives, Adverbs, and MoreBy Lisa McGradyApril 2003Column, Page 205So when do you use "whom"? Our grammar review continues with adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and pronouns.
Verbs: Putting Action into Your WordsBy Lisa McGradyMarch 2003Column, Page 145Part two of our journey into the wonderful world of composition and grammar.
Back to the Basics of Grammar and StyleBy Maureen B. CollinsFebruary 2003Column, Page 91Sexy they're not, but grammatical rules and conventions are too important to ignore.
A Writer's Resolutions for the New YearBy Maureen B. CollinsJanuary 2003Column, Page 39Put your nose on a diet? Tone up your grammar skills? Here's a legal writer's list of New Year's resolutions.
