Illinois Bar Journal

January 2024 • Volume 112 • Number 1

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Amelia Buragas & Pete Sherman
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Illinois Law Update

Sentencing provision does not change intentional homicide of infant into murder; a jury’s verdict is inconsistent with its answer to a special interrogatory; a plaintiff who unknowingly filed a lawsuit against a deceased defendant may appoint a special representative to defend the suit; a jury is unable to distinguish different counts; gender and multi-occupancy restrooms; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Access to Justice | By Ed Finkel
The Limitless Uses of Limited Scope

An overview of a two-part ISBA webinar that provides practitioners with the ins-and-outs of limited scope representation.

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Law Practice & Office Management | By Mark C. Palmer
Ethical Spills at the Water Cooler

What to be aware of when lawyers consider sharing office space with colleagues from other firms.

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Trial Practice & Procedure | By Gino L. DiVito
What I Learned From Teaching Trial Advocacy: The Cross-Examination

Part Four of a five-part series.

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Family Law | By Peter Sullivan
Trust Issues

In re Parentage of A.H.,and court-created section 503(g) trusts holding assets for future child support payments.

Columns

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President’s Page | By Shawn S. Kasserman
The Sun Always Rises

An epiphany received by the author as his mother recovers from emergency brain surgery.

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President-Elect Message | By Sonni Williams
Ready to Lead?

Nominate yourself for an ISBA committee or section council.

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Pointers From Practice HQ | By Jeffrey R. Schoenberger
Seven for iOS 17

What’s new in Apple’s latest iPhone software.

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Diversity Spotlight | By Paloma Holloman
Family Leave and Civility

Treating women lawyers with respect means valuing their contributions to the law and beyond.

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Ethics | By Charles J. Northrup
Ethics at Work

Do not leave behind the ISBA’s ethics Advisory Opinions from 2023.

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Illinois Bar Foundation | By Ryan P. Theriault
Lots to Celebrate … and Do

Riding the momentum of a great 2023 into the new year.