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Illinois Bar Journal | September 2021 Table of Contents
September 2021 • Volume 109 • Number 9
Practice News
Articles
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Using bond in lieu of probate for transferring title.
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Enforcing an I-864 affidavit in an Illinois divorce.
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Federal civil law and the Fifth Amendment.
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The existing law surrounding incomplete impeachment and practical tips for lawyers when confronting witnesses with their prior inconsistent statements.
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Sensitive business information in the possession of government agencies and businesses is potentially subject to disclosure as a public record. Fortunately, the law provides ways to protectthis information.
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Cocaine is not defined the same way under Illinois and federal law. An analysis of the impact of United States v. Ruth on federal drug sentencing enhancements.
Columns
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Major ISBA events and initiatives scheduled for this fall will focus on networking, business growth, and skill development.
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Easy ways to protect yourself from malware creep and apps that want your personal data (including voice-controlled services like Alexa).
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While not perfect, Google Scholar’s free caselaw database is pretty robust.
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Tips and a checklist for proofreaders. Plus, can you spot the intentional typos in this column?
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Women were making strides in the workplace prior to COVID-19. What’s happened since?
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The battle between an attorney and Big Bob the Robin. By Stephen J. Rice