Download this issueExecutive director Bob Craghead reflects on his 40-year career with the ISBA.
Illinois Bar Journal | December 2015 Table of Contents
December 2015 • Volume 103 • Number 12
Practice News
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Articles
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The limited scope rules have been in place for a few years now, and savvy, forward-thinking lawyers are using them to serve clients who would otherwise be lost to online document services.
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The new Act, effective January 1, is a complete rewrite of Illinois parentage law that reflects changes in cultural norms and reproductive technology in the past 30 years.
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A look at the unique malpractice risks - including the third-party beneficiary rule and the extended statute of repose - faced by estate planning lawyers.
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In a show-up, police bring a suspect back to the scene for a witnesses i.d. This article discusses its inherent risks and suggests that face-recognition technology may offer an alternative.
Columns
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It's all about clients; Mendelson - a hard case; Beau Brindley.
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Congratulations to Bob Craghead for 40 years of service to the ISBA.
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The 2015 Allerton House Conference looked at topics ranging from the law school debt crisis to the impact of LegalZoom.
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Holiday cards are a great way to connect with clients - here's how to do it right.
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Use your 2016 New Year's resolutions to become a better lawyer.
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More than 1,600 new attorneys in November class of admittees
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How Long Does It Take the Illinois Supreme Court to Issue a Decision After Oral Argument?