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April 2022 • Volume 110 • Number 4
Practice News
Articles
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Should “coercive control” be introduced into the Illinois Domestic Violence Act? Plus, helpful tips for representing survivors of abuse.
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If you’re not careful, pleading mutually exclusive alternative facts can result in damning judicial admissions, self-defeating claims, or seriously impaired credibility.
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The 2021 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Ford Motor Company and its sprouting Illinois caselaw clarifying the “arising from” prong of specific personal jurisdiction.
Columns
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And with it, comes the welcomed return of a few in-person ISBA events.
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Find a qualified ISBA member when a case falls outside of your area of practice.
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Is the stylus mightier than the pen?
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When Facebook scams come disguised as friends and friendly quizzes.
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Use discretion when deciding to represent a client. Sometimes, it’s not really your choice.