Download this issueThe ISBA took a leading role in securing the American Bar Association’s reaffirmation this August that nonlawyer ownership of law firms and fee sharing with nonlawyers are contrary to the core values of the legal profession.
November 2022 • Volume 110 • Number 11
Practice News
Articles
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Navigating conflicting rules governing nonlawyer ownership of law firms and lawyer ownership of or involvement with entities that provide ancillary services to clients in several jurisdictions.
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A mortgage lender that can’t prove its case should not be allowed multiple opportunities to do so by taking multiple voluntary dismissals and refiling its case multiple times. The Second District of the Illinois Appellate Court seems to say otherwise.
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Despite the importance of seeking help, the inherent limitations of legal confidentialities may prevent legal professionals from ethically or legally seeking assistance regarding their own secondary trauma.
Columns
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As lawyers, we have a vital role to play during election season, which coincides with a season of giving thanks.
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Nominate Yourself for an ISBA Committee or Section Council
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Free and paid options for feature-rich password protection and syncing.
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Exploring the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs’ content-rich website.
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Five tips for writing a motion designed to persuade a judge, who may only read it once.
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Consider the Illinois Bar Foundation’s planned-giving initiative when contemplating your legacy.