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Law Firm Marketing 101

By G. M. Filisko
January
2008
Cover Story
, Page 20
You didn’t go to law school to be a salesperson, but you still have to sell yourself to prospective clients. Here’s how.

Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More

By Karen Erger
December
2007
Column
, Page 660
Ten time wasters that can cause your time “inventory” to shrink.

From Here to Retainer Fees

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
December
2007
Cover Story
, Page 636
Learn how to craft retainer agreements to define and clarify the scope of your engagement, why it’s important to collect fees up front, and more.

It’s A (Wonderful) Lawyer’s Life

By Joseph G. Bisceglia
December
2007
Column
, Page 620
Your community would be a poorer place without you. 

New Consumer Remedies for UPL

By Melinda J. Bentley
December
2007
Column
, Page 631
A new law allows clients to sue for UPL damages under the Illinois Attorney Act.

Disciplining Attorneys and Other FLSA-Exempt Employees for Attendance Problems

By Jon D. McLaughlin
November
2007
Article
, Page 600
Suppose your associate or paralegal shows up late for work. Can you dock her pay without transforming her fram an exempt to a nonexempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act?

No conflict of interest in representing codefendant

November
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 576
On September 12, 2007, the Illinois Appellate Court, Third District, affirmed the theft conviction of Janet Turner in the Circuit Court of Knox County. 

CSI, Judge Judy and Civic Education

By Joseph G. Bisceglia
October
2007
Column
, Page 508
Public fascination with the justice system gives lawyers an opening to teach lay people about the law.

Time to update the Rules of Professional Conduct?

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
October
2007
LawPulse
, Page 510
The Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee is considering a proposal to do just that.

Asked and Answered

September
2007
Column
, Page 496
What do you do with uncooperative opposing counsel?

Are You a Client-Savvy Counselor?

By Karen Erger
August
2007
Column
, Page 440
Sometimes the best client is the one you turn away.

Initial consultations - satisfaction or your money back?

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
August
2007
LawPulse
, Page 398
Should lawyers provide free consultations to prospective clients? Discounts to new clients? Refunds of a consult fee to clients who ask for one? ISBA lawyers offer their opinions.

Can lawyers patent their legal techniques?

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
July
2007
LawPulse
, Page 342
A patent issued on an estate-planning technique has that bar buzzing.

Taking (Back) Your Vacation

By Karen Erger
June
2007
Column
, Page 322
When was the last time you left the BlackBerry at home and took a real vacation?

The trouble with hourly billing

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
June
2007
LawPulse
, Page 286
Does the tradition of billing by the hour push lawyers to pad bills and thus engage in the kind of "dishonest" behavior forbidden by the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct?

What’s Your Duty Under Himmel?

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
June
2007
Cover Story
, Page 296
What kind of misconduct by your fellow lawyers should be reported to ARDC? What if you make the wrong call?

Asked and Answered

May
2007
Column
, Page 266
Can a disbarred lawyer be a paralegal?

Attorney Independence? Remember the Alamo!

By Hon. Ron Spears
May
2007
Column
, Page 272
Let's stand up for lawyers who represent unpopular clients.

Ethical Challenges When Lawyers Sell Non-Legal Services

By Jennifer E. Smiley & Michael L. Shakman
May
2007
Article
, Page 258
A review of the ethical rules that apply when lawyers seek to broaden their practices by offering non-legal services.

Hire Laterally, Think Ethically

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
May
2007
Cover Story
, Page 240
Some things Illinois lawyers and law firms should think about before making a lateral move or hire.

Celebrating Women in the Profession

By Irene F. Bahr
April
2007
Column
, Page 168
The third woman president of the ISBA celebrates the growing prominence of women lawyers

Choosing the Right Retirement Plan for Your Law Firm

By Michael R. Maryn
April
2007
Article
, Page 198
A summary of leading tax-favored retirement plans, along with advice for selecting the best one for you and your firm.

Attorney’s defamatory statement privilege applies to preliminary letter to employer

March
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 124
On December 22, 2006, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, affirmed the Circuit Court of Cook County's dismissal of the claims against the defendant attorney because his allegedly defamatory statements were privileged and made in good faith. 

The Dream and the Dreamkeeper(s)

By Irene F. Bahr
March
2007
Column
, Page 116
Lawyers stand at the gates to challenge tyranny and abuse of power.

IOLTA change allows trust accounts to earn highest rate

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
March
2007
LawPulse
, Page 118
Amended RPC 1.15, effective June 1, requires lawyers to place nominal or short-term client funds with banks that pay the same return on IOLTA as on non-IOLTA accounts.

Please, Mr. Postman, Don’t Bring Me a Letter from the ARDC

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
March
2007
Cover Story
, Page 128
Odds are you'll be on the receiving end of an ARDC complaint. How should you respond?

A Little Dabbling’ll Do Ya In

By Karen Erger
February
2007
Column
, Page 106
Ignorance of the law is no excuse, especially for lawyers.

Accepting Payment by Credit Card: Priceless?

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
January
2007
Cover Story
, Page 18
Setting yourself up to accept credit card payments has its advantages - and its risks. 

A Second Season of Service - Master Attorneys

By Irene F. Bahr
December
2006
Column
, Page 640
A special ISBA committee will help retired lawyers serve those who need counsel.

Correspondence from Our Readers

November
2006
Column
, Page 574
Beyond "deed and green";CDL/DUI update.

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