Illinois Bar Journal

March 2024 • Volume 112 • Number 3

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Amelia Buragas
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Illinois Law Update

Policies that limit coverage to vehicle occupants violate Illinois Insurance Code; certain biometric data from health care workers excluded from Biometric Information Privacy Act; Illinois State Police allowed to deny requests for information from applicants of denied FOID cards; asset sales prior to marriage dissolution; pretrial release; eligibility standards for holding office; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Professionalism | By Ed Finkel
Being a Pronoun Pro

Respectful pronoun usage in the legal sector is a matter of professionalism, courtesy, respect, and competence.

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Immigration Law | By Sebastian Wright Garcia
A Refined Way To Protect Noncitizen Workers

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Labor join forces to protect undocumented witnesses in labor investigations.

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Mental Health | By Karen Munoz
Vicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession

The often-overlooked issue of vicarious trauma among lawyers representing clients in distressing cases.

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Professionalism | By Patrick G. King
Lawyer as Peacemaker

The hidden role of peacemaker in the Preamble to the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct.

Columns

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Comments
All for Limited Scope

A reader promotes the benefits of limited-scope representation in mediations.

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President’s Page | By Shawn S. Kasserman
Get Out There

Bar association events of all sizes and locations are great places for making new friends, receiving and giving support, and sharing ideas.

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ISBA Elections
Get Ready to Vote

Every vote counts in this year’s ISBA elections, which include a competitive race for third vice-president.

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Pointers From Practice HQ | By Jeffrey S. Krause and Jeffrey R. Schoenberger
On the Road Again

Set yourself up for success at your next conference.

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Feedback Loops | By Patrick Barry
Going Negative

Negative feedback is medicine served best to the right people at the right time.