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Illinois Bar Journal | January 2012 Table of Contents
January 2012 • Volume 100 • Number 1
Practice News
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Articles
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Effective January 1, Illinois finally brought its Medicaid rules for long-term care into compliance with federal requirements. The new rules make it harder for Illinois long-term care recipients to protect their assets while preserving Medicaid eligibility. Here's what you need to know.
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A look at the risks your client takes by publicly discussing an ongoing case and why doing so is usually a bad idea.
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The Mechanics Lien Act gives contractors priority over mortgagees to the extent their work "enhanced" the property's value, giving them another chance to recover when mortgaged real estate sells. This article looks at the legal and practical difficulties in proving enhancement.
Columns
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Our ISBA Family Invites You to Join an ISBA Committee or Section
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It's more important than ever to give lawyers a strong voice in Springfield.
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A veteran family lawyer offers rules for practice success.
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When only one spouse takes title to the house, must the other sign the mortgage?
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Here's where to find basic immigration law information.