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Illinois Bar Journal | September 2008 Table of Contents
September 2008 • Volume 96 • Number 9
Practice News
438
Articles
452
Illinois divorce lawyers typically charge a higher hourly rate for court than for office time. It's time that changed, the author argues
460
A look at the governing rules, along with common-sense ways lawyers can keep doctors from charging too much for testifying.
464
More at-will employees who have been misled by employers' oral promises are suing for fraudulent misrepresentation instead of breach of contract.
470
A recent appellate case arguably changes the requirements for a spoliation claim.
Columns
436
Mark your calendar for these ISBA events commemorating Lincoln's 200th birthday.
474
There's a wealth of legal-ethics information online if you know where to look.
476
A majority in Berry found that while the trial court ruled correctly the system failed.
480
Dissolving corporations can use this to reduce the period during which they remain liable.