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Illinois Bar Journal | August 2017 Table of Contents
August 2017 • Volume 105 • Number 8
Practice News
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Articles
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The General Assembly approved legislation authorizing collaborative law in divorce, reducing the risk that appeals of administrative review are thrown out for minor errors, and limiting civil asset forfeiture, among other important action.
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Social media is a trove of potential evidence, but lawyers must be mindful of ethical limits before attempting to get and use it. This article looks at the small body of law and advisory opinions applicable to social media evidence and related issues.
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U.S. citizens must complete an affidavit of support if they file for their immigrant spouse to become a permanent resident. But if the partners divorce, the support obligation created by the affidavit is strict and potentially indefinite.
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Protecting Client Settlement Funds with Special Needs Trusts
Columns
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New judges and lawyers both face obstacles and frustrations. For lawyers especially, ISBA resources can help.
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In his "Notes for a Law Lecture," Lincoln left a blueprint for good lawyering. His advice is echoed in case law and the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct.
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Tips for leaving the office more satisfied with the work you've done today and more likely to succeed tomorrow.
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Ten tips to help you transition to a paperless office.
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The ISBA Mutual Insurance Company has partnered with the Illinois Bar Foundation to create the ISBA Mutual Giving Circle.