Illinois Bar Journal

Illinois Bar Journal | October 2026 Table of Contents

October 2026 • Volume 114 • Number 10

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Amelia Buragas & Pete Sherman
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Illinois Law Update

Plaintiff’s lawsuit barred by statute of limitations based on the date of his initial litigation threats; counsel in discrimination case sanctioned for providing fake citations and quotations generated by artificial intelligence; Chicago Police Department found to repeatedly violate Freedom of Information Act; physician’s mental anguish over defamatory Facebook post requires more than nominal award for damages; Menards and employee not liable for not securing pipe to back of truck; new ticket resale provisions; religious hair laws in schools; cyberbullying; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Professionalism | By Ed Finkel
Reframing the Record

The strategies, benefits, and ethical duties behind person-first language.

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Domestic Violence | By Brandy N. Arvanitis
It Can End With PAIP

The underuse of treatment programs in response to domestic violence between intimate partners.

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Trial Practice & Procedure | By R. Courtney Hughes
How to Win a New Trial on Damages Only

How to Win a New Trial on Damages Only

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Administrative Law | By David G. Gobberdiel
A Call for Ingenious Advocacy

Saying what the law is after Loper Bright. A new era of statutory interpretation creates opportunity and risk for counsel.

Columns

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President-Elect Message | By Sarah E. Toney
Ready to Lead?

Nominate yourself for an ISBA committee or section council.

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President’s Page | By Perry J. Browder
Celebrating 75 Years of the Illinois Bar Foundation

The charitable arm of the ISBA, the Illinois Bar Foundation continues to support Illinois attorneys and residents in need throughout the state.

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Pointers From Practice HQ | By Kyle Harrington
Random Acts of Marketing

Getting your strategic plan out of the drawer.

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Diversity Spotlight | By Junaid M. Afeef
On the Closing of Diversity Lab

If we believe in merit, we should measure it.

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Your Life's Work | By Karen Erger
Car Talk With Karen Erger

Keeping a few standard items in your car will be well worth it over the long haul.

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Ethics | By Charles J. Northrup
Keeping on the Up and Up

ABA updates to Model Rule guidance.

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Your ISBA
The 2026 Class of Distinguished Counselors

The class of 2026 comprises 301 attorneys and judges. Members are honored each year in the Illinois Bar Journal.

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Illinois Bar Foundation | By Juan R. Thomas
A Milestone Year, a Milestone Gala

The Illinois Bar Foundation is building on its tremendous 75 years of history to prepare for the next 75 years.