Illinois Bar Journal

September 2009 • Volume 97 • Number 9

September 2009 Illinois Bar Journal Issue Cover

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
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Illinois Law Update

Right to argue against arbitration waived if party doesn't timely object; act creates payment assistance to low-income utilities customers; Illinois veterans homes code updated; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Solo Practice | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
From Sheepskin to Shingle

Can you really go straight from law school into solo practice? What are the surest ways to succeed — or stumble?

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Employment Law | By Cynthia H. Hyndman, Robert Margolis, and Aleeza Strubel
Strict Liability for Sexual Harassment by Supervisors

The Illinois Supreme Court's Sangamon County Sheriff's Department decision subjects employers to strict liability for sexual harassment by their supervisors. So, who is a supervisor?

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Family Law/ Employee Benefits | By Leon I. Finkel and Hailee R. Bloom
Changing Pension Beneficiaries After Divorce: It’s More Important After Kennedy

Now ex-spouses must change the beneficiary designation after divorce or risk inadvertently enriching their former partners.

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Criminal Law | By John J. Cullerton, Peter G. Baroni, Daniel S. Mayerfield, Ryan J. Rohlfsen, and Paul H. Tzur
New Law Clarifies Illinois’ Sentencing Statutes

A newly enacted reorganization of the Unified Code of Corrections helps bring sentencing up to date in Illinois.

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Bankruptcy | By Matthew M. Benson
Chapter 7 is Alive and Well Despite the “Means Test”

The "means test," which was expected to render Chapter 7 bankruptcies largely unavailable, only affects a handful of debtors.

Columns

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President’s Page | By John G. O’Brien
A Magical October Evening: the IBF Gala

The Gala is a great time and a crucial source of funding for the Illinois Bar Foundation.

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Finding Illinois Law | By Tom Gaylord
Professional Responsibility Revisited: New Illinois Rules Coming Soon

The new rules have extensive official commentary, something missing from the current RPC.

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Business Law | By Lin Hanson
Managers’ Fiduciary Duty: Fixing the Illinois LLC Act

LLC members who exercise the power of a manager now owe a fiduciary duty to the company.

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Civil Practice | By Professor Jeffrey A. Parness
Appealable Though Moot?

A recent Illinois Supreme Court opinion analyzes exceptions to the mootness doctrine.