Download this issueRetired circuit judge, mediator/arbitrator, veteran trial lawyer, football referee, and longtime ISBA champion Russell Hartigan begins his term as ISBA president.
Illinois Bar Journal | July 2017 Table of Contents
July 2017 • Volume 105 • Number 7
Practice News
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Articles
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Implicit bias poses a constant challenge to lawyers and judges. Nothing will eliminate it, but we can reduce its influence.
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Heirs of deceased mortgagors who were in default when they died face unique challenges in keeping the family home from being lost to foreclosure. Here's a look at the problem and how to address it.
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Terry v. Ohio allows police to briefly detain someone if they have a reasonable suspicion he or she is engaged in criminal activity. But when is suspicion reasonable? This article looks at the cases and offers tips for filing and challenging Terry-based suppression motions.
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Like doctors and airline pilots, lawyers should use checklists to avoid errors and improve efficiency.
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Confusion caused by an omitted comma led to a huge judgment against a Maine employer. What do Illinois drafting guidelines say about Oxford commas?
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Q. If a support order requires payment of "medical expenses," does it apply to costs related to dental and vision care?
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Q. Where the statute says a DUI with a child under 16-years-old in the vehicle is "subject to" six months of imprisonment, is that mandatory or discretionary?
Columns
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A bar president's work begins months before the installation ceremony.
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Find a qualified ISBA member when a case falls outside of your area of practice.
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Learn why technology training is the last thing you should be cutting from your budget.
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Clerkships can be great for students and law offices, but supervising lawyers need to play an active role.
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Need to research regulations and administrative rulings? Don't forget the many free resources available these days.
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ISBA Award Winners Recognized at 141st Annual Meeting and more