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July 2016 • Volume 104 • Number 7
Practice News
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Articles
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The Bankruptcy Code allows debtors to discharge income taxes if they wait long enough before filing and didn't commit fraud or evade paying tax.
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Unpaid minimum wage claims can be rewarding - and confusing. Find out how to evaluate an unpaid minimum wage case and whether to bring it in federal or state court.
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The first 10 steps to take if you represent a creditor in a foreclosure.
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New supreme court rules up the ante for tech competence.
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Is maintenance 'income' for purposes of determining child support?
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Do I have to open a guardianship for a minor beneficiary of a savings account?
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Practitioners and judges should be aware that pleading lack of knowledge in response to an allegation in a civil case is not a denial and should not be treated as one in subsequent pleadings.
Columns
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Litigating sports brain injuries; collateral challenges to illegal sentences.
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How to find information about the Illinois budget despite the impasse.
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Freshen up your photo, add skills, and take other steps to optimize your presence on LinkedIn.
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Nonlawyer law-firm ownership threatens the professional independence of lawyers.