Author Index Matthew Hector

New residential real estate contract incorporates common modifications

By Matthew Hector
October
2014
LawPulse
, Page 466
A new version of the widely used multi-board real estate contract incorporates the most common changes lawyers made in its predecessor.
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Not-so-neighborly neighbors

By Matthew Hector
October
2014
LawPulse
, Page 466
Rural and exurban property owners who want to keep hunters and others off their land sometimes find it hard to do. But liability limits protect those who open their land to the public.

Tort legislation medley

By Matthew Hector
October
2014
LawPulse
, Page 466
The governor recently signed laws affecting UI/UIM arbitration, statutes of limitations for disabled plaintiffs, and service of process in gated communities.

New Illinois law limits criminal history checks on job applicants

By Matthew Hector
September
2014
LawPulse
, Page 418
Beginning in January, employers won't be allowed to require prospective employees to disclose their criminal history on a job application.
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Seventh circuit pilot program focuses on improving e-discovery

By Matthew Hector
September
2014
LawPulse
, Page 418
A pilot program centered in Chicago is developing a set of procedures designed to improve the efficiency of electronic discovery in federal cases.

ACLU sues over reaction to fake mayoral twitter account

By Matthew Hector
August
2014
LawPulse
, Page 366
The lawsuit alleges that the mayor and other officials conspired to violate the First and Fourth Amendment rights of accountholder and tweeter Jon Daniel.

E-discovery rule changes allow format choice, prevent abuse

By Matthew Hector
August
2014
LawPulse
, Page 366
Among other things, recent amendments to Illinois Supreme Court Rules 201 and 214 empower courts to tailor discovery if the burden of the request outweighs the benefit.

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