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Illinois Bar Journal | February 2017 Table of Contents
February 2017 • Volume 105 • Number 2
Practice News
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Articles
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Student loans, unlike most debts, are nondischargeable unless you meet the stringent "undue hardship" test. But debtors with the right evidence and characteristics can get their loans discharged.
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Sellers can use "as is" to disclaim implied warranties. But they can't disclaim fraud, and "as is" only applies if no "circumstances indicate otherwise" and the seller has not waived the disclaimer.
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If you represent the defense and your expert works at the same hospital where the plaintiff received treatment, the court may bar him or her from testifying - even if the treating doctor and expert practice in different fields.
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The law has been slow to catch up with social media's all-encompassing reach. Here are things to keep in mind, especially - but not exclusively - if you represent plaintiffs in litigation.
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Because guardians ad litem are protectors, not advocates, they aren't subject to some of the ethical principles that apply to lawyers representing clients.
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Q. Should I send settlement payments to the plaintiff's law firm instead of the plaintiff?
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Q. Can a homeowners' association use eviction laws to collect delinquent dues from unit owners?
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Q. A nephew stopped for a speeding ticket gave his uncle's name - what should the uncle do?
Columns
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Sometimes the truest test of leadership is knowing when to keep silent.
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A new ISBA effort will generate articles and CLE about Lincoln's legal career and the lesson it can teach us.
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Even gentle criticism can be painful, and not all criticism is gentle. But learning to listen is essential to your professional and personal growth.
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So you've decided to switch software systems - now what? Here are some tips to keep in mind as you plan your transition.
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Judge Debra Walker, former president of the Illinois Bar Foundation, is the recipient of the 2017 National Conference of Bar Foundations Excellence Award.
Nominations are being accepted for the 2017 class of Laureates of the ISBA Academy of Illinois Lawyers.