Illinois Bar Journal

Illinois Bar Journal | December 2018 Table of Contents

December 2018 • Volume 106 • Number 12

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Rhys Saunders & Pete Sherman
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Illinois Law Update

Plain language of statute says turning left does not necessarily require entering the nearest lane; pro se defendant does not make substantial showing of a constitutional violation by clear and convincing evidence after trying to reverse guilty plea; employers must reimburse employee expenses, says amendment to the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Wellness | By Ed Finkel
Out on a Limb?

More attorneys are sharing their stories about mental illness and substance abuse. Are we ready to listen?

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E-Filing | By Chris Bonjean
From the Newsletters - E-filing adds features and user-friendly options.

E-filing adds features and user-friendly options.

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Litigation | By Ted Harvatin, Bryan Sims, Adam Whiteman, Mark Moreno, and Mark C. Palmer
From ISBA Central - Strategies for when opposing counsel challenges USPS’s tracking information

Opposing counsel challenges USPS's tracking information

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Family Law | By Nancy Chausow Shafer and Margaret A. Bennett
Breaking Up Is Harder to Do

A new maintenance formula, the repeal of the alimony deduction, and other changes that divorcing couples and their attorneys need to know.

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Contracts | By Stanley C. Nardoni
Mending the Hold

Can a legal doctrine named after an old wrestling term escape from under the pin of the Illinois Appellate Court?

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Tort Law | By Cameron Turner and Sean Phillips
Remove or Remain? Trying Asbestos in Illinois

Parties in Illinois asbestos cases must routinely consider forum non conveniens and foreign law issues. Here is what they need to consider when comparing Illinois with other venues.

Columns

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President-Elect Message | By David B. Sosin
Ready to Lead? Nominate Yourself for an ISBA Committee or Section Council

There are many options for getting involved in 2019-20.

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President's Page | By James F. McCluskey
Happy Holidays from ISBA Leaders

Season's greetings from ISBA's president, president-elect, second and third vice presidents, and immediate past president.

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Pointers From Practice HQ | By Barron K. Henley
Is Dropbox Safe?

Options for encrypting and securing data shared online.

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LAP and Well-Being | By Jennifer M. Danish
Observe, Act, and Understand

There is no contradiction between having a mental illness and being a successful attorney.

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Judging Your Writing | By Justice Michael B. Hyman
Comma-On

A tribute to the importance and power of the Oxford comma.

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Your ISBA
Join us in welcoming the more than 1,200 new lawyers who were admitted to the Illinois Bar in November.
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