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September 2018 • Volume 106 • Number 9
Practice News
Articles
The Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of Child Custody provides for an expeditious return of children wrongfully taken from their habitual residence. This article discusses the seventh circuit's recent efforts to reconcile different interpretations of the Convention.
A minor's personal injury recovery is subject to the valid liens of health care providers. To recoup a minor's medical expenses, you must properly plead your client's claim.
Default judgments and dismissals with prejudice should only result from persistent misconduct and after less onerous enforcement options and warnings have failed.
Columns
A succession plan requires targeted priorities and realistic goals. But no matter what, you have to start somewhere.
Hosting a business dinner is a great way to make a good impression and build rapport with clients. Thinking through all the small details in advance will go a long way toward a satisfying evening.
Cornell Law's Legal Information Institute is a free online resource that offers convenient search tools and tons of materials.
The cost of software subscriptions can add up quickly. Learn how to decide which subscriptions are worth it.
Precise and substantive legal prose does not require Latin or antiquated words. Practice eliminating them from your writing.
Learning to address depression and suicide in the legal profession.