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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.
A note from the co-editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, April 2005 A message from Co-Editor Mary Ann Connelly.
Editor’s column: GP Solo & Small Firm Section Council responds to the continuing evolution of the law By John T. Phipps General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, March 2005 The legal stage is changing yet again. It is no wonder they call what we lawyers do "the practice of law" because lawyers are faced with the constant challenge to adapt to ever-changing laws.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, March 2005 I appreciate the members of the Section Council and others who continue to contribute a significant number of articles covering a wide range of practice areas and topics.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, March 2005 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note Real Estate Law, March 2005 Jack Murray, one of the most prolific real estate authors in Illinois and perhaps the nation and a frequent contributor to this publication, has teamed with Greg Thorpe in presenting an article that clarifies the subtle distinction between an equitable mortgage and a sale-leaseback.
Editor’s notes By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, March 2005 If you blinked you may have missed the flurry of activity at the Commission.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, March 2005 This edition includes a second article authored by our friend and council member John C. Robison, Jr. of Fairfield.
Inside Administrative Law, March 2005 Following Terry Hoffman’s “Chair’s Corner,” this issue con- tains a somewhat satirical, but very astute, article by Section Council member Jewel Klein concerning one possible explanation for judicial cita- tions of older—sometimes ancient— court opinions. 
A note from the co-editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, March 2005 This edition of Tax Trends features an article entitled "The Streamlined Sales Tax Amnesty: To Wait or Not to Wait, That is the Question" written by Associate Editor Stanley Kaminski.
Editor’s column: Indirect consequences of pleas indicates growing concern for lawyers and clients By John T. Phipps General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, February 2005 Jack Carey's article, "When is "not a conviction under this Act" a conviction?," highlights an area of growing concern for general practice lawyers as more and more indirect consequences for pleas for Court supervision or first offender probation are being created.
Editor’s note Real Estate Law, February 2005 This issue features the annual report of IRELA, the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association, and two timely articles, one on the recent amendments to the Illinois Real Estate Transfer Tax Law and amendments to the Department of Revenue's rules, and the other on many of the unresolved issues with tenancies by the entirety.
Editor’s notes By William T. Kaplan Business Advice and Financial Planning, February 2005 We continue to encourage a "Prod and Nod" column in this newsletter where you may vent or praise any State of Illinois agency with which you recently interacted.
From the Editor By Susan M. Brazas Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, February 2005 In this issue we feature an article about newly appointed Magistrate Judge Donald Wilkerson, the first minority to serve on the Southern District of Illinois judiciary. T
Inside Administrative Law, February 2005 Following Section Council Chair Terry Hoffman’s column continuing her biographical series concerning Section Council members, you will find a short article about an upcoming seminar that is of potential interest to many lawyers and others who practice in the administrative law arena.
A note from the co-editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, February 2005 This edition of Tax Trends features 2003-2004 State and Tax legislation summary, part two.
Editor’s column Family Law, January 2005 This issue contains a letter to the Chair in response to her column concerning same-sex marriage, a summary of the new Gestational Surrogacy Act, and a summary of recent case law, including the latest case on grandparent visitation.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, January 2005 Welcome to the fifth issue of The Globe for the current 2004-2005 publishing year.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, January 2005 The first article in this edition, written by Scott Lane of Lane & Lane, tracks the evolution of "aggravation of a pre-existing condition" over the last 10 years, culminating in the withdrawal of IPI 30.03 in late 2004.
Editor’s note Education Law, January 2005 This issue of the newsletter is devoted to the subject of education labor law. Many of our section council and section members practice in this area.
Inside Administrative Law, January 2005 This issue’s four articles are on diverse subjects. The first, by Section Council Chair Terry Shafer Hoffman, introduces our readers to Marc Loro, a Section Council member and an employee of the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.
Letter to the editor International and Immigration Law, January 2005 As an admirer of Professor Mark E. Wojcik's intellectual prowess, erudition, good heart, and enthusiasm, I am somewhat concerned that his article, "Chair's column: Restoring belief in international law" is insufficiently cautious, claims more for the concept than it can reasonably bear, confuses good ends with uncertain means, and could foster unfortunate unintended consequences.
A note from the co-editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, January 2005 This edition of Tax Trends features three recent court decisions. The first case is a recent circuit court decision where the Illinois State Chamber of Commence challenged the surcharge imposed on Employers' Workers Compensation Insurance Premiums by Public Act 93-0032 as unconstitutional.
Editor’s comments International and Immigration Law, December 2004 Be careful what you wish for! Editors from the various ISBA publications often remark that they wish they would receive more submissions.
Editor’s note By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, December 2004 We welcome and are grateful for contributions to this newsletter from members of the section. In The Alternative serves as the communication vehicle for and between members of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, other practitioners and the legal profession at large.
Editors’ note Corporate Law Departments, December 2004 In an effort to provide timely updates to our Section Council members, we have reprinted hereafter two articles dealing with pension and deferred benefit planning following the American Jobs Creation Act signed into law October 22, 2004
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, December 2004 This edition includes an article authored by our friend and council member John C. Robison, Jr. of Fairfield.
From the editor Trusts and Estates, December 2004 Our initial article by Jay Goldenberg is a side-by-side comparison of certain estate-planning transfer techniques of company stock.
Inside Administrative Law, December 2004 This issue of the Newsletter begins with Section Council Chair Terry Shafter Freeman's delightful article about Section Council Vice-Chair Vickie Gillio.
A note from the co-editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, December 2004 An introduction to the issue from Co-editor Mary Ann Connelly.

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