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Editor’s notes By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, January 2003 The first article in this edition is written by Michael W. Clancy of Clancy Law Offices in St. Charles, Illinois.
In this issue Administrative Law, January 2003 This issue begins with an article by Section Council member Laura Kotelman reporting on an important subject: the timeliness of an administrative review proceeding.
Letter from the co-editors By Michael Todd Scott Corporate Law Departments, January 2003 Welcome to the January, 2003 edition of The Corporate Lawyer. In this edition of we have two articles we hope you find valuable to your practice.
Notes from the co-editors By Paul W. Wiedner & Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, January 2003 As reported in the last newsletter, Commissioner Richard Madigan resigned effective July 8, 2002 from the Illinois Industrial Commission. Paul Rink accepted a temporary assignment as the public member. Mr. Rink's appointment expires December 31, 2002.
Editor’s column By Ross Levey Family Law, December 2002 With the holidays approaching, the family law practitioner is routinely bombarded with last minute complaints about visitation.
Editor’s column By John T. Phipps General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2002 Who says you can't teach old dogs new tricks? Ever since I bought the first computer for my desk 20 years ago, I have followed the recommended pattern of buying myself an updated, faster computer about every 18 months to two years, depending on the costs and the nature of the computer advancements.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, December 2002 This issue of The Globe contains a wide range of material that demonstrates the variety of authors that contribute to its publication.
Editor’s note Tort Law, December 2002 The first article in this edition is written by Albert E. Durkin, Jr., of the Nolan Law Group in Chicago.
Editor’s note By Margaret M. Benson Employee Benefits, December 2002 In this issue, we welcome back Teresa Faherty Blomquist, who expands on the media reporting that has been given to underfunded defined benefit plans.
Editor’s note Administrative Law, December 2002 There was a large turnout for the November 20 joint CBA/ISBA program on the DOJ/FTC's extensive hearings and study of the interface between antitrust law and intellectual property rights.
Editor’s notes By Gary Gehlbach Real Estate Law, December 2002 Before you dive into this issue, try the following quiz:
From the co-editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, December 2002 The year 2002 is a year of historic changes both nationally and locally. Change is certain in Illinois as a result of the "Democratic sweep."
From the editors: Trusts and Estates, December 2002 This issue features a terrific article by section council member David Berek on § 529 plans, as modified by the 2001 Tax Act.
In this issue By Phillip R. Van Ness Environmental and Natural Resources Law, December 2002 This month's newsletter includes a comprehensive introduction to the Illinois Pollution Control Board's new COOL (for Clerk's Office On-Line) system, presented by the Board's Chairman, Claire Manning, and Richard McGill.
Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, December 2002 We are still looking for readers who would like to contribute articles for publication.
Editor’s column General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2002 The Solo Practice Transfer Committee has developed and submitted a draft rule for comments from the ISBA Members.
Editor’s column By William T. Kaplan Business Advice and Financial Planning, November 2002 While we are always seeking articles from you, the reader, we realize that the likelihood of receiving such an article is slim.
Editor’s note By Margaret C. Benson Employee Benefits, November 2002 For nearly 25 years the commonweal required great emphasis on getting Americans to save for retirement in qualified plans and IRAs.
Editor’s note Mineral Law, November 2002 Submission of articles to this newsletter is welcomed and encouraged.
Editors’ note By Phil Milsk & Lawrence Weiner Education Law, November 2002 This issue of the Education Law Section newsletter features a timely and informative article on the No Child Left Behind Act, a complex and often confusing new federal law that school districts, teachers, parents and education policymakers will be trying to figure out for the foreseeable future
Editor’s note: Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 2002 We welcome and are grateful for contributions to this newsletter from members of the section
From the editors Trusts and Estates, November 2002 Our feature article is from Mike English, of Princeton, giving us recent developments in estate and gift tax.
Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, November 2002 Welcome to the November, 2002 edition of The Corporate Lawyer. We have four articles in this edition we hope you find interesting and helpful to your practice.
Notes from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, November 2002 This newsletter contains an article entitled "Real Estate Tax Relief for Not-For-Profit Corporations," which informs the practitioner how to file a successful tax complaint to reduce the assessment based on a not-for-profit corporation class change.
Editor’s column Criminal Justice, October 2002 As the newly-appointed editor of the Criminal Justice Section Council newsletter, I want to take this opportunity to ask for your help in making this year's newsletters complete.   
Editor’s note October 2002 There are two very interesting programs, for which there is no charge, that are going to be presented jointly by this Section in conjunction with the Chicago Bar Association's Antitrust Law Committee.
Editor’s notes Real Estate Law, October 2002 Attorney Phil Ward of Sterling, truly a dean of real estate practitioners in Illinois (Phil was Chair of the Real Estate Law Section Council many years ago when I was first privileged to become involved), was instrumental in drafting the Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law.
Notes from the editor By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, October 2002 Commissioner Robert Madigan resigned effective July 8, 2002. Paul Rink has accepted a temporary appointment to serve as the public-member (Panel A) through December 31, 2002.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, September 2002 This is the first issue for the 2002-2003 year. This issue includes the last "Chair Column" by Angela Peters, who had served as Chair of the Section Council until this past June's ISBA Annual Meeting.
From the editors Trusts and Estates, September 2002 Our feature article is from Jane Hartley Pratt, in which she provides a practical review of alternatives to traditional estate administration.

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