Illinois Bar Journal

Illinois Bar Journal | July 2025 Table of Contents

July 2025 • Volume 113 • Number 7

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Amelia Buragas
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Illinois Law Update

First-degree murder and intent to kill; delayed filing disqualifies challenge to legislative redistricting plan; constitutionality of the Code of Civil Procedure upheld concerning venue assignment; convictions require judgment entered for cannabis and controlled-substance violations; protecting employees from employers’ religious and political views; electronic stalking; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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ISBA | By Ed Finkel
All In

Bridget Duignan, the 149th president of the Illinois State Bar Association, brings a well-rounded approach and plenty of ideas for reinvigorating the ISBA.

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Criminal Law & Procedure | From the Newsletters
Double Trouble

Can a defendant be charged with both first-degree murder and an aggravated DUI?

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Real Estate | From the Newsletters
Rural Land in Demand

Companies investing in artificial intelligence are looking for land in rural areas to build huge, power-hungry data centers.

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Bankruptcy & Taxation | By John W. Ryan
Avoiding Taxes on Phantom Income

Can LLCs in Subchapter V bankruptcy reimburse their members for taxes owed on the “phantom income” they are no longer receiving?

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Patents | By Alicia Xue
The End of Rosen-Durling

The End of Rosen-Durling The recent landmark case LKQ Corp. v. GM Global Technology Operations LLC on design patent obviousness.

Columns

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President’s Page | By Bridget C. Duignan
We the Lawyers & the Judiciary

In her inaugural column, the 149th president of the Illinois State Bar Association takes a stand for the rule of law.

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Pointers From Practice HQ | By Jeffrey R. Schoenberger
Metadata: Frenemy for Life

As the breadcrumbs of your files, metadata can leave behind helpful hints or trace trouble back to its source.

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Diversity Spotlight | By Brandy Johnson
Under Threat

Disability rights remain a contested issue in our society.

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Ethics | By Charles J. Northrup
How Time Flies

The Illinois Supreme Court’s new rules on intermediary connecting services provide practical and clear guidance to participating lawyers.

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Illinois Bar Foundation | By John L. Nisivaco
Committed to Access to Justice

The Illinois Bar Foundation marks a banner year amidst challenges outside its control. 

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Your ISBA
Taking the Pledge

The ISBA cohosts the launch of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism’s Stand Up to Bullying Challenge.