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When Does an Insured Have a Right to Independent Counsel?

By Robert P. Vogt
March
2009
Article
, Page 142
A look at the kinds of conflict of interest with insurers and others that trigger an insured’s right to independent counsel.

Lawyer Lincoln

By Daniel W. Stowell & John A. Lupton
February
2009
Cover Story
, Page 74
A look at Abraham Lincoln's legal practice in antebellum Illinois.

Lincoln’s Teams of Legal Rivals

By Hon. Ron Spears
February
2009
Column
, Page 100
Before he was President, Lawyer Lincoln drew on the strength of rivals.

There’s no day like today to pay your ARDC registration fee

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
February
2009
LawPulse
, Page 64
 The cost of bringing yourself into compliance goes up the longer you wait.

Attorney censured for not disclosing “controlled business arrangement”

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
January
2009
LawPulse
, Page 10
The ARDC Hearing Board found that a Mundelein lawyer/title agent didn't make disclosures to clients required by the Title Insurance Act.

Real estate lawyers fear “law related services” definition

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
January
2009
LawPulse
, Page 10
 Defining "law related services" in Illinois' ethics rules could encourage UPL, pose malpractice risks, and cause other problems, real estate lawyers tell the supreme court.

Taking Down Your Shingle

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
January
2009
Cover Story
, Page 20
Selling or otherwise closing your private practice? Don't forget to take care of important business before you do.

“Borrowing” from legal forms - do you need permission?

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
December
2008
LawPulse
, Page 606
Lifting language from legal documents - everyone does it, right? But does it constitute copyright infringement?

Talking About You

By Karen Erger
December
2008
Column
, Page 644
Make sure your ads and other communications to the public don't violate ethics rules.

Bacon-Saving Support Staff

By Karen Erger
October
2008
Column
, Page 536
Don't think your support staff can make or break you? Think again.

Representation by unlicensed law student without consent or knowledge not deprivation of counsel

October
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 504
On August 5, 2008, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, affirmed the judgment of the Circuit Court of Cook County denying defendant's motion to quash arrest and suppress evidence. 

So You Want to Be a Personal Injury Lawyer?

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
October
2008
Cover Story
, Page 508
How do you break into p.i. practice? Successful practitioners offer advice.

Professional Responsibility in Illinois: Rules, and MCLE

By Tom Gaylord
September
2008
Column
, Page 474
There's a wealth of legal-ethics information online if you know where to look.

Asked and Answered

August
2008
Column
, Page 417
Changing your name on the master roll of attorneys.

In the Wake of the Flood: A Reminder about Disaster Readiness

By Karen Erger
August
2008
Column
, Page 422
Plan for disasters natural and manmade now, while the river is in its banks.

My Mother, My Client

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
July
2008
Cover Story
, Page 344
Should you do legal work for family and close friends? Probably not, ethics experts and seasoned lawyers say.

Retired, inactive, in-house lawyers can now represent clients pro bono

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
July
2008
LawPulse
, Page 334
Effective July 1, new supreme court rules let retired, inactive, and in-house lawyers working through legal-aid providers or other approved groups represent clients pro bono.

Cover Me: Documentation Is More Than CYA

By Karen Erger
June
2008
Column
, Page 316
Thoughtful domumentation promotes good communication and good decisions.

Law-Firm Compensation Systems Explained

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
June
2008
Cover Story
, Page 288
Wondering whether your firm's compensation scheme needs an overhaul? Here's a look at what others are doing.

Are Civility and Zealous Advocacy Compatible?

By Hon. Ron Spears
May
2008
Column
, Page 260
Reason can change minds when rudeness won't.

The “Lawyer” Who Shot Liberty Valance

By Joseph G. Bisceglia
May
2008
Column
, Page 228
A lesson on the rule of law from the old West.
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Rescuing Colleagues in Crisis

By G. M. Filisko
May
2008
Cover Story
, Page 240
Learn the warning signs of addiction and what you can do to help a colleague - or yourself.

Correspondence from Our Readers

April
2008
Column
, Page 170
The Kotecki gap; the perils of forms; the conscience of a lawyer. 

Five Secrets Not to Keep from Your Insurer

By Karen Erger
April
2008
Column
, Page 216
Don't risk losing valuable coverage by being less than forthcoming with your insurer.

Professionalism and Civility in an Adversary System

By Joseph G. Bisceglia
April
2008
Column
, Page 172
 Incivility tarnishes our image and makes practice less rewarding.

Ethics and the Attorney / Title Agent

By Michael J. Rooney
March
2008
Article
, Page 132
This author argues that attorneys can serve as title agents, provided they make necessary disclosures and get corresponding consents.

A Proposed Makeover for the Rules of Professional Conduct

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
March
2008
Cover Story
, Page 128
A joint ISBA-CBA proposal seeks to bring the RPC up to date and align them more closely with the ABA Model Rules.

Remedy for the unauthorized practice of law amended. PA 95-0410

March
2008
Illinois Law Update
, Page 124
Section 1 of the Attorney Act has been amended. 705 ILCS 205/1. 

A solo’s advice on going solo

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
March
2008
LawPulse
, Page 118
 A young sole practitioner's take on the perils and pleasures of hanging out your shingle.

Are e-mail disclaimers really necessary?

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
February
2008
LawPulse
, Page 66
They really are, some lawyers say. In fact, you should put them at the beginning, not the end, of your messages, other lawyers say.

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