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Editor’s note March 2001 While the new head of the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has not yet been named as of this writing (the rumored front runner is Charles James, who served in George I's administration), it is doubtful that the Bush Administration's antitrust policy could be that much different from that under the Clinton Administration, except maybe as it may affect a Redmond Washington based computer software company.
Editor’s note Real Estate Law, March 2001 Recognizing the sometimes considerable harm realized by consumers when those without law degrees provide legal advice, ISBA President Herb Franks is emphasizing protecting the public from the unauthorized practice of law in his tenure as president.
Letter from the editor Corporate Law Departments, March 2001 As the new co-editor of The Corporate Lawyer, let me say from the beginning that it is a privilege to be part of such an outstanding newsletter.
Editor’s column By Richard W. Zuckerman Family Law, January 2001 It is unfortunate that Judy Wallerstein has chosen to spend her career studying the effects of divorce on children when it would have been more profitable to discuss the effects of divorce on divorce attorneys.
Editor’s notes By Barbara B. Bressler Real Estate Law, January 2001 We are fortunate to have articles in this newsletter from experienced real estate practitioners who are known authorities on the topics about which they have written.
From the editor By David E. Doyle Business and Securities Law, January 2001 This edition of the newsletter has several interesting articles, including an article from Ken Buzbee, the Director of the Illinois Secretary of State's Department of Business Services
Co-editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, November 2000 The first article in this edition is by Timothy J. Cavanagh of Lloyd & Cavanagh in Chicago. Mr. Cavanagh examines the United States Supreme Court's decision in Norfolk Southern Railway Company v. Shanklin.
Editor’s column Business Advice and Financial Planning, November 2000 Another year has gone by and the section council proudly has continued its longstanding record of service to the practicing bar.
Editor’s column General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2000 In talking with other lawyers throughout the state it seems that this has been the summer of complications.
From the editors Trusts and Estates, November 2000 Our compilation this month includes several disparate cases. The first concerns an unhappy residual beneficiary who wants to avert a bequest going to a college that is about to close.
Letter from the editor Corporate Law Departments, November 2000 Welcome to the fifth edition of the Corporate Lawyer for the 2000-2001 bar year. I want to once again remind you that it is still not too late to sign up for the Corporate Law Department's January CLE program "Corporate Compliance/ Voluntary Disclosure."
Editor’s note Child Law, October 2000 Have you always wanted to be a published writer?
Editor’s note By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2000 It has been my hope during my time as newsletter editor, that each issue contains something of interest to all members of the section.
Editor’s note By Richard W. Zuckerman Family Law, October 2000 (Film opens in a doctor's office. Doctor is on the telephone as camera dollies in for a tight shot of the doctor)
Editor’s notes Real Estate Law, October 2000 This month we are featuring home repair contractors uniting with mortgage lenders, property powers of attorney, and attorney approval clauses in residential real estate contracts.
From the co-editor By Robert C. Knuepfer, Jr. Business and Securities Law, October 2000 This edition of the newsletter has several interesting articles, with a focus on the internet, including a look at the new Anti-cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, and a thoughtful analysis of doing an IPO "road show" over the Internet.
Letter from the editor Corporate Law Departments, October 2000   Welcome to the fourth edition of the Corporate Lawyer for the 2000-2001 bar year. I wanted to take a moment to remind you that it is still not too late to sign up for the Corporate Law Department's January CLE program "Corporate Compliance/Voluntary Disclosure."
Co-editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, September 2000 This issue begins with a letter to the editor from Curt N. Rodin regarding Judge Barbara McDonald's article "Is Aggravation of a Pre-existing Condition a Separate Element of Damage?"
Editor’s column Business Advice and Financial Planning, September 2000 Greetings to all new members of the Business Advice and Financial Planning Section, and to our returnees, "welcome back."
Editor’s column General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2000 Babette Brennan's lead article "Simple Wills, Tricky Issues" reiterates a point that we general practitioners, particularly those of us that have practiced long enough to remember simpler times, can relate to.
Editor’s note September 2000 A common statement today is that we are now in a global marketplace.
Letter from the editor Corporate Law Departments, September 2000 We are still looking for readers who would like to contribute articles for publication. This is a great opportunity for our members to get involved in the ISBA and specifically the Corporate Law Departments Section.
Letter to the editor Tort Law, September 2000 Judge Barbara McDonald takes the IPI Committee to task for inclusion of IPI 30.03 as a separate element of damage.
Editor’s notes Mineral Law, August 2000 In the June, 2000 of the Mineral Law Section Council Newsletter, your editor failed to credit Landman magazine for granting permission to republish the article, "Bankruptcy Issues in Oil and Gas," by Mr. David W. Elmquist.
Editor’s notes Real Estate Law, August 2000 Regular subscribers of Real Property need no introduction to Stanley Balbach, who has spoken and written so much for so long on so many real estate related matters that it would be redundant to go further; suffice it to say that Stan practices with the firm of Balbach & Fehr, in Urbana, Illinois (P.O. Box 217).
Letter from the editor Corporate Law Departments, August 2000 Welcome to the second newsletter for the 2000­2001 year. In this issue of the newsletter we have two articles from two of our section council members.
Letter from the editor Corporate Law Departments, July 2000   Welcome to the first newsletter for the 2000­2001 year (Volume 38). We have big plans for the newsletter once again this year. If you remember, starting with Volume 36 (1998­1999), the Corporate Law Departments Section Council decided to increase the number of issues of The Corporate Lawyer to five issues per year.
Co-editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, June 2000 Our first article is written by the Honorable Barbara A. McDonald of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Editor’s column Business Advice and Financial Planning, June 2000 We close out this year's cycle of newsletters with a focus on estate planning and tax matters.
Editor’s note By Cecilia Hynes Griffin Family Law, June 2000 As editor of the Family Law Section Newsletter, I receive copies of the newsletters issued by all of the section councils.

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