Illinois Bar Journal

May 2022 • Volume 110 • Number 5

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Amelia Buragas & Pete Sherman
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Illinois Law Update

Exclusivity provisions, the Workers’ Compensation Act, and the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act; one-act, one-crime rule violated when one firearm is involved in multiple convictions; third-party injuries and a contracted company’s duty of care; electronic mail service; and more.

 

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Networking | By Ed Finkel
All About Sections

Looking for an ISBA section home? Check out some of the association’s newer ones.

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Judges & Judiciary | By Dustin J. Karrison
Test the Waters Doctrine Sinks

The Illinois Supreme Court abolishes the “test the waters” doctrine.

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Criminal Law & Procedure | By Charles Golaszewski
Propensities, for Evidence and Violence

Propensity evidence and opposing expungements in domestic violence situations.

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Legal Writing | By Patrick Barry
Anticipatory Edits

Anticipating how your “boss” edits is perhaps the most important writing skill you can learn.

Columns

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President's Page | By Anna P. Krolikowska
Don’t Miss Out!

It’s Member Appreciation Month!

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Pointers From Practice HQ | By Jeffrey S. Krause
Android Tips and Tricks

Android power tips for those drawn to its customization options.

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Finding Illinois Law | By Jesse Bowman
Proclamations, Celebrations, and Disasters

Online resources for finding the full text of executive orders and proclamations issued by Illinois governors.

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Judging Your Writing | By Justice Michael B. Hyman
Some Facts About Writing the Facts

When writing, get the facts right.