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Making UIM arbitration awards binding in more cases By Helen W. Gunnarsson November 2003 Lawpulse, Page 544 Effective January 1, an ISBA-backed bill more than doubles the statutory limits on binding arbitration awards in UIM cases, reducing the incentive for insurers to reject them.
Marital settlement agreement awarding a percentage of a military pension does not entitle a spouse to receive a portion of disability benefits received in lieu of retirement pay; the additional amount owed per the agreement must be paid from alternate funds October 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 492 On July 11, 2003, the Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, affirmed in part and reversed in part orders of the Circuit Court of Du Page County awarding the former wife to a portion of her former husband's military pension and disability benefits.
Marketing Tips for Small Law Firms By John W. Olmstead September 2003 Column, Page 469 Small-firm lawyers can no longer ignore marketing and hope to survive, let alone thrive. Here are tips for ramping up your marketing effort.
Maximizing Your Client's Recovery Under the Federal Tort Claims Act By Thomas A. Kantas February 2003 Article, Page 76 An FTCA provision limits awards to the amount presented in the claim. This article explains how to get the most for your client.
Mediation procedures for telephone customers implemented March 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 116 On January 1, 2003, the Illinois Commerce Commission (commission) adopted new rules relating to the administration and implementation of its mediation program for solving the disputes of telephone customers in title 83 of the Illinois Administrative Code.
Medical payments adopted under Public Aid May 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 226 The Illinois Department of Public Aid recently amended 89 Ill Adm Code 140, relating to medical payments.
Medical payments under Public Aid amended February 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 62 The Illinois Department of Public Aid recently altered the rules governing payouts for medical services. The changes are codified in the Administrative Code.
Meeting the press By Helen W. Gunnarsson May 2003 Lawpulse, Page 220 Why should lawyers talk to reporters? Because it can be good for you and your client, journalists say.
Membership and Mentorship By Terrence J. Lavin July 2003 Column, Page 324 As I embark on this wonderful journey as your president, I find myself constantly thinking about the people who helped me get to this lofty position.
Minor's constitutional rights not violated by section 5-125 of Juvenile Court Act, exempting ordinance-violation prosecutions from detention procedures set forth in Act May 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 226 On February 7, 2003, the Appellate Court of Illinois, Fourth District, affirmed the order of the Circuit Court of Champaign County finding the defendant guilty of violating the conditions of his supervision and sentencing him to detention and conditional discharge.
Miranda, Fifth Amendment don't apply in summary-suspension hearings By Helen W. Gunnarsson February 2003 Lawpulse, Page 58 Three Illinois Appellate Court districts have ruled that summary-suspension hearings are civil proceedings to which Miranda and the privilege against self-incrimination do not apply.
MJP: it's not just a large-firm issue By Helen W. Gunnarsson September 2003 Lawpulse, Page 430 Do any of your clients winter in Florida? Do you do legal work with your laptop and cell phone while on vacation out of state? Find out what ISBA has done to promote clearer rules defining the dos and don'ts of multijurisdictional practice.
Monitors: Choosing a Window to Your Computer By Todd Flaming August 2003 Column, Page 411 You spend much of your day staring at a computer monitor. Here's a brief buyer's guide.
Mortgage Certificate of Relief Act amendments signed into law By Helen W. Gunnarsson September 2003 Lawpulse, Page 430 Lenders often fail to send a certificate of release after a mortgage has been paid off. A new law addresses the problem.
Multiple-murder sentencing statute violates proportionate penalties clause of Illinois Constitution when juvenile defendant convicted of two counts of first-degree murder based on accountability February 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 62 On November 21, 2002, the Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the trial court and concluded that, as applied to this juvenile defendant, the multiple-murder sentencing statute violated the proportionate penalties clause in article I, §11 of the Illinois Constitution.
Murphy's Law: A judge says "no" to UPL By Helen W. Gunnarsson July 2003 Lawpulse, Page 326 An Illinois-based federal district judge takes a bold stand against UPL, and the seventh circuit affirms.
Must Med-Mal Plaintiffs File Section 2-622 Certificates of Merit in Federal Court By Robert P. Vogt February 2003 Article, Page 72 Some courts say yes, some say no. The author argues that certificates of merit should be required in federal court.
Neglecting Mandatory Asbestos Reinspections Could Lead to Liability for Schools By Craig T. Liljestrand November 2003 Article, Page 571 A review of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act's mandatory reinspection requirements.
New amendments affect police interrogations (P.A. 93-0517) October 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 492 The Illinois Police Training Act has been amended to require training of police officers to conduct electronic interrogations.
New exemptions from Firearm Owners Identification Card Act ; P.A. 92-0839 (approved 8-22-02, effective immediately); P.A. 92-0854 May 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 226 Recent legislation created additional classes of persons exempt from the requirement that a person who owns or possesses a firearm in Illinois must have a Firearm Owner's Identification Card.
New guidelines created governing home loans P.A. 92-0531 March 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 116 Recent amendments to the Deposit of State Moneys Act (15 ILCS 520/7) now permit approved financial institutions to place the interest earned by deposited state moneys in a separate account.
New legislation creates Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Prescription Drug Discount Program Act; P.A. 93-0018 August 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 384 The recently enacted Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Prescription Drug Discount Program Act creates a program that will enable eligible senior citizens and disabled persons to purchase prescription drugs at discounted prices.
New legislation criminalizes use of a dangerous place in connection with controlled substances offense (P.A. 93-0516) October 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 492 The Illinois Criminal Code has been amended to criminalize the use of a dangerous place for the commission of a substance or cannabis offense.
New payment programs for inpatient and outpatient services implemented May 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 226 On February 24, 2003, the Department of Public Aid (department) adopted amendments implementing several new payment programs affecting specified inpatient and outpatient services in title 89 of the Illinois Administrative Code.
New Post-9/11 Registration Procedure for Foreign Workers, Students, and Visitors By Robert S. White May 2003 Article, Page 253 Failure to meet the requirements of the new procedure could lead to deportation and other unpleasant consequences.
New Regulations in Place for Petroleum Equipment Contractors December 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 600 The Office of the State Fire Marshall has adopted new regulations implementing the Petroleum Equipment Contractors Licensing Act, 225 ILCS 729/1, et. seq. 
New SPAM laws take effect in 2004 P.A. 93-0199 September 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 436 Under new legislation, an initiator of an unsolicited e-mail advertisement must establish either a toll-free telephone number or valid sender-operated.
New training requirements established for pharmacies P.A. 92-0880 April 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 168 The Pharmacy Practice Act of 1987, 225 ILCS 85 et seq., was recently amended to include a new section 17.1 .
No statute of limitations on certain sex offenses P.A 92-0752 June 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 280 In accordance with Illinois' recent creation of a DNA database, the legislature amended the list of crimes for which no statute of limitations applies to include any offense involving sexual conduct.
Non-breaching party to a real estate contract may seek, in addition to specific performance, damages for delay in the performance of the contract, provided that the damages are reasonably foreseeable. November 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 550 On August 29, 2003, the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, reversed the order of the Circuit Court of Cook County.