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ISBA Computer Book Brings You into the 21st Century By Todd H. Flaming August 2000 Column, Page 475 Find out how to put computers to work in your practice with this new book from the ISBA's Committee on Legal Technology.
It's A Wonderful Life By Cheryl Niro June 2000 Column, Page 304 Every Christmas Eve I watch Frank Capra's It's A Wonderful Life while I finish wrapping gifts and preparing for the next day.
Jump-Start Your Cash Flow By Paul Sullivan September 2000 Column, Page 539 Do you know where your money goes, and where and when it comes in? Here are tips to help you get control of your receipts and expenses.
Juvenile offender information now available to victims in some circumstances; P.A. 91-479 April 2000 Illinois Law Update, Page 196 Under 705 ILCS 405/5-905, law enforcement officials ordinarily may not disclose the identity of any juvenile when releasing information to the public about arrests or investigations involving minors.
Kolstad v American Dental Association: Punitive Damages Under Title VII By David B. Ritter January 2000 Article, Page 36 After Kolstad, employee-plaintiffs seeking punitive damages need only prove that the employer intentionally discriminated, not that the conduct was egregious.
Laureate of the Month November 2000 Column, Page 618 This month's featured honoree: Esther Rothstein.
Laureate of the Month October 2000 Column, Page 558 This month's featured honoree: Chicago litigator James Montgomery.
Laureate of the Month September 2000 Column, Page 494 This month's featured honoree: Chicago civil rights attorney Martha A. Mills.
Laureate of the Month August 2000 Column, Page 432 This month's featured honoree: Chicago lawyer Warren Lupel.
Laureate of the Month July 2000 Column, Page 376 This month's featured honoree: Rockford lawyer John T. Holmstrom, Jr.
Laureate of the Month June 2000 Column, Page 306 This month's featured honoree: Benton lawyer Richard O. Hart.
Laureate of the Month May 2000 Column, Page 250 This month's featured honoree: Northwestern University law professor Thomas F. Geraghty.
Laureate of the Month April 2000 Column, Page 188 This month's featured honoree: southern Illinois general practitioner Ivan A. Elliott, Jr.
Laureate of the Month March 2000 Column, Page 120 This month's featured honoree: legendary Chicago trial lawyer Philip H. Corboy.
Laureates of the Academy of Illinois Lawyers February 2000 Column, Page 60 Kennard J. Besse, Sterling; Robert E. Bradney, Jacksonville
Law permits seizure and disposition of gang property - P.A. 91-876 December 2000 Illinois Law Update, Page 690 Beginning next year, Illinois law enforcement officials will have an additional incentive to identify members of streetgangs.
Lawmakers wrap up busy year on child support; “band-aid” bill sent to the governor February 2000 Illinois Law Update, Page 68 Child support has been one of the 91st General Assembly’s hottest issues. In fact, new laws from the regular session are already on the books.
Lawyer as Storyteller By Maureen B. Collins May 2000 Column, Page 289 To be truly persuasive, don't just write a brief; tell a story.
The Lawyer's Journal By Bonnie C. McGrath December 2000 Column, Page 686 Extra protection against self-incrimination; grandparents get their (bad) day in court; and more.
The Lawyer's Journal By Bonnie C. McGrath November 2000 Column, Page 620 A lower burden of proof for consumer fraud? Arbitration-award rejection—can secretaries sign after all? and more.
The Lawyer's Journal By Bonnie C. McGrath October 2000 Column, Page 560 The illusion of insurance exclusion; lease lacking, landlord loses; OSHA makes house calls; and more.
The Lawyer's Journal By Bonnie C. McGrath September 2000 Column, Page 496 Employment-discrimination "testers" pass muster; those dastardly dresser-drawer deeds; and more.
The Lawyer's Journal By Bonnie C. McGrath August 2000 Column, Page 434 You still have the right to remain silent; UPL and in-house counsel; and more.
The Lawyer's Journal By Bonnie C. McGrath July 2000 Column, Page 378 Grandparents lose at High Court—but how much? HMOs lose in one high court, win in another; and more.
The Lawyer's Journal By Bonnie C. McGrath June 2000 Column, Page 308 Playing the child-support percentages; ADA news and views; please don't squeeze the luggage; and more.
The Lawyer's Journal By Mark Mathewson May 2000 Column, Page 251 You've got mail ... from a client ... and it's OK; fraudulent transfers and tenancy by the entirety; and more.
The Lawyer's Journal By Mark Mathewson April 2000 Column, Page 192 What hath Tosado wrought? What do jurors think? Granny gives a gift; and more.
The Lawyer's Journal By Bonnie C. McGrath March 2000 Column, Page 124 Public defenders and legal malpractice; lawyers can commit UPL; and more.
The Lawyer's Journal By Bonnie McGrath February 2000 Column, Page 62 Banks and title insurance; fees for foiled FOIA requests; crafting affirmative action plans; and more.
The Lawyer's Journal By Bonnie McGrath January 2000 Column, Page 10 Losing the right to a jury trial — is it malpractice?