Subject Index Legal Research

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie C. McGrath
February
2001
Column
, Page 56
When does may mean must? When it comes to appealing interlocutory orders

Correspondence from Our Readers

December
2000
Column
, Page 678
Civility, please.

Illinois Legislative History

By James E. Duggan
November
2000
Column
, Page 665
Difficult though they may be to research, legislative histories can make a difference in your case. Here's how to find what you need.

Illinois Regulations

By James E. Duggan
July
2000
Column
, Page 417
Keeping abreast of Illinois regulatory law remains a challenge, but now there are more options than ever.

Researching Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law

By James E. Duggan
May
2000
Column
, Page 291
Here's a compendium of resources for Illinois workers' comp lawyers.

Illinois Bar Association Journals and Newsletters

By James E. Duggan
March
2000
Column
, Page 175
For practical advice, bar periodicals are hard to beat (even if we do say so).

Legal Newspapers and Law Reviews: Focus on Illinois Law

By James E. Duggan
January
2000
Column
, Page 49
A short list of law reviews and newspapers that cover the Illinois-law beat.

Treaties and Selected Foreign Law Research: A Primer for Illinois Attorneys

By James E. Duggan
November
1999
Column
, Page 613
When confronted with those occasional (but inevitable) questions about foreign law, where do you turn? Read on and find out.

Internet Update: Cases and Illinois Statutes

By James E. Duggan
September
1999
Column
, Page 501
More and more Illinois primary law is available on the Net. Here are some of the best sources.

Illinois Statistics

By James E. Duggan
July
1999
Column
, Page 387
Put the facts at your fingertips with these helpful references.

The Illinois Court of Claims

By James E. Duggan
May
1999
Column
, Page 283
The court of claims is an unfamiliar realm to many lawyers; here's a guide.

Finding and Citing Law in the Information Age

By Timothy L. Bertschy
March
1999
Column
, Page 124
One of the fundamental tasks of a lawyer is to find the law and communicate that authority to others.

Using Illinois Legal Encyclopedias

By James E. Duggan
March
1999
Column
, Page 167
You loved 'em as a kid and as a law student — now that you're a lawyer, don't overlook encyclopedias as you begin your legal research.

A Directory of Directories

By Jean McKnight
January
1999
Column
, Page 57
Here's where to turn when the question isn't "Who ya gonna call?'' but "How ya gonna find 'em?''

Researching Illinois Court Rules

By Jean McKnight
November
1998
Column
, Page 641
It's not hard to find the latest state and Illinois-based federal court rules . . . if you know where to look.

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