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A note from the editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, October 2005 This edition of Tax Trends features an article by Timothy Moran, Section Council Member, which examines the Illinois Supreme Court Rule 790 that mandates continuing legal education for attorneys, licensed to practice law in Illinois.
Editor’s column By Ross S. Levey Family Law, September 2005 Between attending court appearances, drafting pleadings, reviewing discovery, meeting with clients, conducting research and sometimes wanting to pull our hair out, there is little time to keep track of the legislation process down in Springfield and its effect on us as family law practitioners.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, September 2005 In this issue of The Globe Scott D. Pollock, Vice-Chair of the International and Immigration Law Section Council introduces a new column, "Immigration Consultation Corner."
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, September 2005 Jim VanWinkle, immediate past Section Chair, is to be commended for the accomplishments during his term. Mark Stanley takes over as Chair for 2005-2006 and we look for a continuation of activity and progress.
A note from the editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, September 2005 This edition of Tax Trends features an article written by Julie-April Montgomery entitled "When Stepping Up to Pay Your Taxes Pays Off (Amnesty and Voluntary Disclosure Programs)."
Voice of a Co-Editor By Vickie Gillio Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, September 2005 This edition of The Challenge is the last edition where I will be serving as Co-Editor.
Co-editor’s notes By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, August 2005 A message from Editor Rich Hannigan.
Inside Administrative Law, August 2005 An introduction to the issue.
A note from the co-editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, August 2005 Best wishes to ISBA Managing Editor Katie Underwood and Shawn Johnson on their wedding this month. We wish you a future filled with happiness.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, July 2005 Welcome to the first issue of The Globe for the 2005-2006 year. We are working with Juliet Boyd, the new chair of the International and Immigration Section Council.
Co-editor’s notes By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, June 2005 As of this writing sweeping amendments have been added to the Act and placed before the Governor. There is every reason to believe that by the time you read this, they will be signed into law.
Editor resigns: Newsletter goes on By Karl Menninger Elder Law, June 2005 I have decided to step down as editor of this newsletter. I've been doing this for over 10 years, and while I know that's hardly a record tenure for newsletter editors, it seems long enough for me.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, June 2005 As Editor, I wish to thank all of the contributors to The Globe. We are pleased to produce this eighth issue for the current year.
Editor’s note Real Estate Law, June 2005 One of the unintended benefits of editing this publication (and, indeed, most publications with any pretense toward erudition) is expanding my vocabulary.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, June 2005 The first article in this edition is written by William Allison of Allison & Mosby-Scott. Mr. Allison highlights a new wrinkle in the oft-controversial Frye analysis.
Editor’s notes Business Advice and Financial Planning, June 2005 Articles would be appropriate but we are realistic and realize that we will probably not receive any articles from our readers.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, June 2005 This edition includes an article authored by our friend and council member Craig Hedin of Mt. Vernon.
From the editors Trusts and Estates, June 2005 In this month's newsletter, we lead off with an article by fellow Section Council member Guy E. Williams and his colleague Scott E. Garwood on Circular 230, which includes an update for the guidance released May 18, 2005.
Inside Administrative Law, June 2005 Section Council Chair begins this issue with a biography of Ann Breen-Greco. Ann is a respected Administrative Law Judge as well as a tireless volunteer and writer
Voice of the co-editor By Vickie Gillio Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, June 2005 The true richness in both talent and concern for women and minority and issues close to their hearts is demonstrated in this issue.
Editor’s column: ISBA responds to bottom line issues with “Don’t Just Survive-Thrive” conference By John T. Phipps General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, May 2005 The practice of law is constantly changing and some of those changes are resulting in more and more demands on lawyers.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, May 2005 This issue leads off with Section Council Chair Professor Mark E. Wojcik's comments on international law in the U.S. Supreme Court entitled, "International Law and the U.S. Supreme Court: Tales of Foreign Cruise Ships, Consular Notification, and the Juvenile Death Penalty."
A note from the co-editor State and Local Taxation, May 2005 Associate Editor Julie-April Montgomery wrote the first article in this edition of Tax Trends, entitled "The Administrative Process for Protesting Tax Assessments and Refund Denials
Voice of the co-editor By Vickie Gillio Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, May 2005 This edition of "The Challenge" is a more personal focus on outreach by committee members to women and minority law students and the description of how one lawyer has formatted her practice to fit the contours of her life.
Editor’s column: Computers-Is it time to upgrade? By John T. Phipps General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, April 2005 Lately I have been amazed to learn in personal computer magazines, newspaper ads and trips to various computer stores at how excellent computers, flat-panel monitors, printers and accessories can be obtained at incredibly low prices.
Editor’s note Criminal Justice, April 2005 This edition of the Criminal Justice Newsletter includes Steve Baker's legislative update
Editor’s notes April 2005 This issue leads off with a look at developments in the area of merger enforcement actions in light of two recent federal court decisions: Federal Trade Commission v. Arch Coal, Inc. and United States v. Oracle Corp.
Editor’s notes Business Advice and Financial Planning, April 2005 This month we are soliciting and seeking something very special.
From the Co-editors By Catherine M. Ryan & Nancy Hablutzel Child Law, April 2005 Recently, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled in favor Oak Park and River Forest High School District No. 200 in a case of first impression in Illinois.
Inside Administrative Law, April 2005 As usual, this issue of the Newsletter begins with the Chair’s Corner. In her article this time, Terry Shafer Hoffman profiles Jewel Klein, a long-time member of the Section Council and contributor of many articles to the Newsletter.

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