On January 1, Illinois finally joins the vast majority of states by codifying its rules of evidence. Here are highlights of the new code.
December 2010 • Volume 98 • Number 12
Practice News
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Articles
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Judicial elections? Merit selection? While the decades-old debate continues, a former judge proposes a constitutional amendment that represents a third way.
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An important new amendment to the Illinois Probate Act clarifies when nonparents have standing in minor guardianship cases and otherwise honors the rights of parents while protecting children.
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A wrongly issued pretrial discovery order threatens to undermine your case - what can you do to get a second opinion at this early stage in the litigation? More than you might think.
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Does an Illinois employer violate Title VII's anti-retaliation provision by suing a worker who has filed a discrimination claim? Here's a look at this complex question.
Columns
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In re Marriage of Zells and not-yet-paid contingency fees; Foreclosure and divorce; and Who was that legal assistant?
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Nominate Yourself for an ISBA Committee or Section.
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Illinois spends much more on jailing juveniles than on prevention.
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Important differences between the two limit the persuasive power of federal precedents in Illinois.
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Warning to buyers of going businesses: you may be buying some of your sellers' liabilities.
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So what can you say and do on your website? A new ABA ethics opinion provides guidance.