Illinois Bar Journal

April 2020 • Volume 108 • Number 4

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Rhys Saunders & Pete Sherman
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Illinois Law Update

Court provides inadequate self-defense jury instruction; multimillion-dollar oil-leak verdict reversed; open-and-obvious doctrine closed for elevator doors; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Law Practice & Office Management | By Ed Finkel
Getting Real About Passwords

It’s time to take a closer look at how you’re protecting your data.

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Appellate Practice | By J. Timothy Eaton
The Timely and Properly Filed Notice of Appeal

Understanding notices of appeal, which are the  jurisdictional gateway to the Illinois Appellate Court.

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Civil Practice | By Reuben A. Bernick
Perils of the Postjudgment Motion

Avoid common pitfalls to ensure you don’t lose your appeal before you even file it.

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Restorative Justice | By Justice Michael B. Hyman and Judge Martha A. Mills (ret.)
The Virtuous Circle

Have you considered adding restorative-justice techniques to your dispute-resolution tool kit?

Columns

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President's Page | By David B. Sosin
Just Thanks

Recognizing a few special contributions from members of our evolving Supreme Court.

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Member to Member
General Member Referral Directory

Find a qualified ISBA member when a case falls outside of your area of practice.

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Pointers From Practice HQ | By Jeffrey R. Schoenberger
Don’t Be a Cookie Monster

If you operate a website, become aware of the information it’s collecting from visitors.

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Ethics | By Charles J. Northrup
Foresight Is 2020 This Year, Part 1

Consider revisiting basic conflict-of-interest rules to sharpen your ethical vision.

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Your Life's Work | By Karen Erger
Coping With Quotidian Crud

Turning your own cheek when dealing with all the inconsiderate people out there.

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Your ISBA
The ISBA Leadership Academy visits Springfield; the ISBA’s COVID-19 contingency plans.
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