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From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, June 2004 This edition includes an update for several legislative initiatives that will either affect mineral law or have general application.
From the editors Trusts and Estates, June 2004 We have several thought-provoking articles in this month's issue. Phil Koenig of Rock Island discusses will and trust clauses concerning payment of the decedent's debts.
Inside Administrative Law, June 2004 The Chair’s column and the next four articles of this issue of the newsletter, the ninth and final issue for the 2003-04 Association year, all involve different subjects, but in one way or another all concern due process.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, May 2004 Are you looking for a source of potential business referrals? Investigate the Illinois State Bar Association's list serve.
Editor’s note By Richard W. Kuhn Real Estate Law, May 2004 Real estate attorneys and title companies often talk about "dedicated" roads. But just what is a dedicated right-of-way?
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, May 2004 The first article in this edition is written by Michael W. Clancy of Clancy Law Offices. Mr. Clancy provides some helpful tips for an attorney when evaluating whether or not to pursue a medical malpractice suit.
Inside Administrative Law, May 2004 Some statutes involving an administrative agency provide that potential relief for private persons can be sought solely by the agency, not by the injured party him/herself.
A note from the editor By Margaret M. Benson Employee Benefits, May 2004 This is our sixth issue of the Employee Benefits newsletter this year and it runs the gamut from the anti-cutback rule to "noisy withdrawal."
A note from the editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, May 2004 Associate Editor John Truskowski wrote the first article in this edition of Tax Trends.
Voice of the co-editor By Vickie Gillio Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, May 2004 On April 3, 2004, our standing committee members met in St. Louis for our quarterly meeting in order to bring members together from throughout the state.
Editor’s column-ABA Tech Show Report By John T. Phipps General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, April 2004 The ABA Annual Tech Show was held at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers on March 25-27, 2004. The Exhibits section included vendors of legal software and hardware.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, April 2004 This is the fifth issue of The Globe this year. Mark Wojcik and students at The John Marshall Law School deserve extra recognition for their many contributions to the publication throughout the year.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, April 2004 The first article is written by John Stalmack of Bollinger Rubery & Garvey.
Inside Administrative Law, April 2004 The only intersection between administrative and judicial proceedings usually occurs at the point of judicial review.
A note from the editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, April 2004 This edition of Tax Trends features an article by Associate Editor Stanley R. Kaminski that originally appeared in the March 10, 2004 edition of the "Tax Institute Alert" published by The Illinois Chamber.
Editor’s column Family Law, March 2004 In the April 2003 Family Law newsletter, the Family Law Section Council set forth its “Opening Statement” relating to its work in revising the current custody and visitation provisions of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, March 2004 With each issue of The Globe, we demonstrate anew the wide range of interest among our contributors and the members of the International & Immigration Law Section.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, March 2004 The first article in this edition is written by Christopher Norem of Parente & Norem. Mr. Norem explores Voykin v. Estate of DeBoer and its effect on the admissibility of evidence of prior injuries regarding the "same part of the body" rule.
Editor’s note By Gary R. Gehlbach Real Estate Law, March 2004 After a lengthy hiatus for which we apologize, the Real Property newsletter is back. We do need articles, however, as they are still the lifeblood of this publication.
Editor’s notes March 2004 This issue kicks off with a reprint of a fascinating address by R. Hewitt Pate, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice, explaining how a common law approach to antitrust law in the U.S. has allowed courts and enforcers to incorporate sophisticated techniques into their analysis, as such concepts become available. Mr. Pate shows how the European Union is beginning to employ the same incremental approach to competition law.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, March 2004 This edition includes several legislative initiatives that will either affect mineral law or have general application.
From the editors By Susan M. Witt Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, March 2004 Vickie A. Gillio and I are pleased to serve as co-Editors for this year's newsletter of the ISBA Standing Committee on Minority and Women Participation.
Inside Administrative Law, March 2004 This issue contains two important articles, both by members of the Administrative Law Section Council. First, Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board attorney Terry Shafer summarizes a very fair decision of the First District Appellate Court that an administrative review proceeding was timely despite a technical violation of the seemingly mandatory Supreme Court rule regarding service of summons.
Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, March 2004 In this issue of The Corporate Lawyer we have two articles we hope you find interesting.
A note from the editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, March 2004 This edition of Tax Trends features a recent circuit court decision, Hollinger International, Inc. v. Bower, 02 L 051514 (Cir.Ct. Cook, 1/6/04).
Editor’s note By Jeffrey A. Mollet Agricultural Law, February 2004 This newsletter contains a proposed Mission Statement for our Section. As you will see therein, your Section Council is recommending that the newsletter be published six times per year.
Editor’s notes Labor and Employment Law, February 2004 The next two issues will be long ones. Bill Borah and I recently spoke at an IICLE program.
Editor’s notes Business Advice and Financial Planning, February 2004 In our last newsletter, the Editor’s column spoke about the possibility of a “guest column” or “guest editorial” for insertion in the upcoming newsletter editions.
From the editors Trusts and Estates, February 2004 This issue has two important articles. The first is authored by Susan Kubar, of Quarles & Brady, from Naples, Florida, submitted by Section Council Member Tom Polachek.
Inside Administrative Law, February 2004 This issue of the newsletter contains several treats. Section Council member Jim Chipman summarizes the new ethics legislation recently passed by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor.

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