Download this issueLawyers owe it to clients to thoroughly prepare witnesses to testify. On the other hand, they have a duty not to present false evidence. Here are best practices for ethical-yet-effective witness preparation.
Illinois Bar Journal | May 2016 Table of Contents
May 2016 • Volume 104 • Number 5
Practice News
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Articles
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A look at an often overlooked proceeding in criminal law that has a powerful impact on a defendant's future.
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Only "fair and reasonable" medical bills are admissible as evidence in Illinois. But what does that mean in a world where hospitals and doctors charge far more than they routinely accept?
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Under Section 1041 of the Internal Revenue Code, property transfers between ex-spouses are tax free if they happen within a year of divorce. But Section 1041 can also apply to some transfers that take place after a year. Here's how it works.
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Can someone who stipulates to a bankruptcy denial of discharge file later under Chapter 13 on the same debt?
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What's the best way to stop visitation by an abusive noncustodial parent?
Columns
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The ISBA's affordable library of fully automated legal forms can save you time and money.
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Where to find laws governing judicial elections and more.
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As a new solo, it's important to be frugal. Here are tips for reducing your overhead.
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The ISBA was a co-sponsor of The Future is Now: Legal Services 2016, a conference convened by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
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How many pages long are supreme court opinions?