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The Ethical and Practical Realities of Maintaining Authorized Contacts for Clients By Matthew Benson Elder Law, January 2024 There are practical benefits to attorneys and law firms to ineract with a client's designated authorized contact.
The Ethical and Practical Realities of Maintaining Authorized Contacts for Clients By Matthew Benson General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2023 There are practical benefits to attorneys and law firms to ineract with a client's designated authorized contact.
Clients in the Crossfire: What Happens When a Law Firm Closes Due to a Member Becoming a Judge? By Judge Chad S. Beckett General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, October 2023 Becoming a judge presents similar problems to those raised when a lawyer takes a job at another firm, leaves the practice of law altogether, or is suddenly deceased.
ARDC Intermediary Program By Hon. James M. Radcliffe, (ret.) Intellectual Property, September 2023 An overview of the ARDC's Intermediary Program.
The Impacts of Economic Realities on the Legal Profession By Roza Gossage & Abdulah Abrahim Intellectual Property, September 2023 Economic downturns, advancements in technology, consumer sentiments, and modern day advertising initiatives require that firms become more elastic in a broader, more convoluted marketplace.
Bike Culture in Amsterdam and the Netherlands (and Denmark) By Steve Hoffman General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2023 A look at how some European communities became bicycle-centric cultures.
The Impacts of Economic Realities on the Legal Profession By Roza Gossage & Abdulah Abrahim Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2023 Economic downturns, advancements in technology, consumer sentiments, and modern day advertising initiatives require that firms become more elastic in a broader, more convoluted marketplace.
Postjudgment—Appellate Traps and Checklists By Carl R. Draper General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, May 2023 It is important for attorneys involved in civil litigation to know and properly evaluate the options for review and remedies for correcting an adverse decision.
ARDC Intermediary Program By Hon. James M. Radcliffe, (ret.) Alternative Dispute Resolution, January 2023 An overview of the ARDC's Intermediary Program.
ARDC Intermediary Program By Hon. James M. Radcliffe, (ret.) Human and Civil Rights, December 2022 An overview of the ARDC's Intermediary Program.
ARDC Intermediary Program By Hon. James M. Radcliffe, (ret.) General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2022 An overview of the ARDC's Intermediary Program.
The Impacts of Economic Realities on the Legal Profession By Roza Gossage & Abdulah Abrahim General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2022 Economic downturns, advancements in technology, consumer sentiments, and modern day advertising initiatives require that firms become more elastic in a broader, more convoluted marketplace.
Minimizing Risk of Wire Fraud to Benefit Your Clients and Firm By Siobhan Murray General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2022 Practical tips to minimize the risk of wire transfer fraud.
A Series on How to Help Yourself Get Out of Your Funk Part 2: Gratitude By Sandra Lin Sweeney General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2022 The second part in a series of articles about self care as an attorney.
Bike Path Etiquette By Stephen Hoffman General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2022 Practical tips for riding your bike safely.
Memories of Women as Human By Jewel N. Klein General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2021 Reflections on life as a woman.
Motions to Disqualify – Don’t Panic, But Don’t Ignore Them By Chad S. Beckett General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2021 Steps to follow when confronted with a motion to disqualify.
Amendment to Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act Increases Damages for Violations of the Act By Mary Anne Gerstner General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2021 An amendment to the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act was enacted into law in July 9, 2021.
A Fractured Life By Stephen Hoffman General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2021 Our civil justice system of torts is based upon monetary compensation to injury victims.
New Statutory Provisions Require Sealing of Residential Eviction Cases By Michael Zink General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2021 In May 2021 the Illinois General Assembly enacted several purportedly temporary amendments to the Eviction Act. The new provisions, docketed as 735 ILCS 5/9-121.5 and 735 ILCS 5/9-122, set forth the conditions under which eviction cases shall be sealed for a specific time period defined in the amendment.
Small Businesses: Time to Brush Up on Employment Law General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2021 Two pointers on the recent changes to the Human Rights Act that now apply to all employers regardless of their size.
When the Caregiver Needs Care General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 2021 To continue to zealously represent our clients, we should take a proactive approach to our physical, mental, and emotional health.
Are You Paying Too Much for Your Client’s Medical Records? By Michael K. Muldoon General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2019 The HITECH Act encourages the use of electronic records by health care providers and makes it easier for patients to obtain their health care records.
Evidentiary Admissions and Judicial Admissions: A Quick Refresher By Michael J. Maslanka General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2019 Armstead v. National Freight, Inc. provides a good explanation of the differences between evidentiary admissions and judicial admissions.
The Illinois Appellate Court Affirmed the Trial Court’s Dismissal of a Verified Complaint for Failure to Allege Adequate Consideration for a Noncompete Agreement By Mary Anne Gerstner General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2019 The appellate court affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of a verified complaint for failure to allege adequate consideration for a noncompete agreement where the verified complaint alleged continued employment as the only consideration for the noncompete covenant and the employee resigned in less than two years.
Reading the advance sheets By Chad S. Beckett General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2018 As practitioners, we are best served by regular access to the latest research in whatever branch of the law we engage.
Chairperson’s corner By Timothy E. Duggan General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2004 Welcome to the 2004-2005 Section Council Year. It is an honor for me to be chairman of the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section Council.
Mechanics’ liens: Oh, those old cases—how they haunt you By Thomas F. Hartzell General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, June 2002 We were recently involved in a mechanics' lien case where we represented the plaintiff lumber company against the owner of the real estate, his contractor and the bank as mortgagee.
Medical information minefield: What does HIPAA stand for and why you should care By Michael K. Goldberg General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, June 2002 Ask any health care professional for his or her list of hot topics in health care and the vast majority will quickly refer to the acronym HIPAA. What is HIPAA and what makes it such a hot topic?
Recent amendments to the Illinois Supreme Court rules By Michele M. Jochner General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, June 2002 In recent months, the Illinois Supreme Court has made significant amendments to several of its rules.

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