Download this issueThe year saw the advent of electronic filing, major federal and state Supreme Court cases, a new method for calculating child support, the release of the ISBA "futures report," and other noteworthy developments. Here's a look back.
Illinois Bar Journal | December 2017 Table of Contents
December 2017 • Volume 105 • Number 12
Practice News
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Articles
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Social media content is a trove of potentially powerful evidence. How do you maximize your prospects for getting access to it? The authors explain how to use discovery and other means to obtain social media postings.
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Illinois and its municipalities have taken various approaches to regulating the popular and rapidly evolving mode of passenger transportation. Here's a look at state and local ridesharing regulation.
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In Utah v. Strieff, the police stopped a suspect illegally but discovered there was a warrant for his arrest. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that evidence found during the subsequent search was admissible despite the illegal stop thanks to the discovery of the warrant. This article reviews the implications of Strieff for prosecutors and defense lawyers.
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An ISBA special committee is exploring ways to make sure lawyers have succession plans in place when they die, become disabled, or otherwise discontinue practice.
Columns
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A 16-member ISBA committee will convene stakeholders and promote community planning to address the scourge of gun violence statewide.
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Looking for a chance to lead? Consider nominating yourself for one of our many section councils and committees for 2018-19.
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Learn why Office 365 might be the right choice for you and your firm.
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There's a lot to like about Illinois' move to mandatory e-filing on January 1. But some new risks come with it. Don't wait till the last minute to prepare for them.
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The attorney roles grew by 1,335 last month as new lawyers took the oath at five locations across Illinois.