Illinois Bar Journal

January 2020 • Volume 108 • Number 1

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Pete Sherman & Rhys Saunders
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Illinois Law Update

Only the Illinois Supreme Court can overrule itself in Illinois; state fails to prove street gang linked to specific crime; Removal of Compromising Images Act; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Cannabis Law | By Ed Finkel
Ready or Not, Cannabis Is Here

Will unresolved issues spell trouble for legalized recreational cannabis in Illinois?

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Environmental Law | From the Newsletters
Solar Energy in Illinois

The future of solar in Illinois is bright.

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Trusts & Estates | From ISBA Central
Maybe Next Year

What are heirs to do with permanent and nonpermanent Chicago Bears tickets?

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Evidence | By Gino L. DiVito
The Surprising Number of Differences Between the Federal and Illinois Rules of Evidence

The Federal and Illinois Rules of Evidence diverge in dozens of ways worth noting.

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Privacy Law | By Charles N. Insler
Still a Wild Ride

Litigation under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act after Rosenbach.

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Insurance Law  | By Scott O. Reed
Tender-Hearted Insurers

What are a liability insurer’s duties to an insured before a suit or tender of claim?

Columns

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President's Page | By David B. Sosin
If You Build It, They Will Come

Limited scope representation is working in Iowa. Why not in Illinois?

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President-Elect Message | By Dennis J. Orsey
Ready to Lead? Nominate Yourself for an ISBA Committee or Section Council

There are many options for getting involved in the 2020-21 bar year.

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Member to Member
General Member Referral Directory

Find a qualified ISBA member when a case falls outside of your area of practice.

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Pointers From Practice HQ | By Jeffrey R. Schoenberger
Better Drafting Through Templates and Automation

Create templates to improve your efficiency. Better yet, check out IllinoisBarDocs.

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Finding Illinois Law | By Jesse Bowman
Looking for Purpose in Illinois Legislative History

The Illinois General Assembly’s website is a great free resource for legislative research.

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Your ISBA
Showing Due Respect

Gov. J.B. Pritzker drops in at the Joint Midyear Meeting.