Subject Index Finding Illinois Law

Internet Resources for Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers

By Adria P. Olmi
March
2002
Column
, Page 151
Resources abound on the 'Net for p.i. lawyers. Here are some of the best.

Estate-Planning Internet Resources for Illinois Lawyers

By Adria P. Olmi
January
2002
Column
, Page 49
Don't let your brainchildren be like the proverbial cobbler's shoeless kids; lawyer, protect your IP rights.

Family-Law Resources on the Internet for Illinois Lawyers

By Adria P. Olmi
November
2001
Column
, Page 603
A roundup of helpful Web sites and other family-law 'Net resources.

Real-Estate Resources on the Internet for Illinois Lawyers

By Adria P. Olmi
September
2001
Column
, Page 495
A compendium of Web-based resources, many of them free, of special interest to real-estate practitioners.

Treasure Hunting at State Agency Web Sites

By Adria P. Olmi
July
2001
Column
, Page 379
Don't overlook Illinois state agency Web sites, an increasingly rich source of free information. Here are some of the best agency resources for lawyers.

Must-Have Bookmarks: The Cornell Law Library and Legal Information Institute

By Adria P. Olmi
March
2001
Column
, Page 153
Cornell Law School, a cyberspace pioneer, still offers some of the best online resources for lawyers.

Illinois Legislative History

By James E. Duggan
November
2000
Column
, Page 665
Difficult though they may be to research, legislative histories can make a difference in your case. Here's how to find what you need.

Evidence Practice Guides

By James E. Duggan
September
2000
Column
, Page 543
Illinois lawyers are fortunate to have several good sources for guidance on evidence law. Here are thumbnail sketches of the leading treatises and practice guides.

Illinois Regulations

By James E. Duggan
July
2000
Column
, Page 417
Keeping abreast of Illinois regulatory law remains a challenge, but now there are more options than ever.

Researching Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law

By James E. Duggan
May
2000
Column
, Page 291
Here's a compendium of resources for Illinois workers' comp lawyers.

Illinois Bar Association Journals and Newsletters

By James E. Duggan
March
2000
Column
, Page 175
For practical advice, bar periodicals are hard to beat (even if we do say so).

Legal Newspapers and Law Reviews: Focus on Illinois Law

By James E. Duggan
January
2000
Column
, Page 49
A short list of law reviews and newspapers that cover the Illinois-law beat.

Treaties and Selected Foreign Law Research: A Primer for Illinois Attorneys

By James E. Duggan
November
1999
Column
, Page 613
When confronted with those occasional (but inevitable) questions about foreign law, where do you turn? Read on and find out.

Internet Update: Cases and Illinois Statutes

By James E. Duggan
September
1999
Column
, Page 501
More and more Illinois primary law is available on the Net. Here are some of the best sources.

Illinois Statistics

By James E. Duggan
July
1999
Column
, Page 387
Put the facts at your fingertips with these helpful references.

The Illinois Court of Claims

By James E. Duggan
May
1999
Column
, Page 283
The court of claims is an unfamiliar realm to many lawyers; here's a guide.

Using Illinois Legal Encyclopedias

By James E. Duggan
March
1999
Column
, Page 167
You loved 'em as a kid and as a law student — now that you're a lawyer, don't overlook encyclopedias as you begin your legal research.

A Directory of Directories

By Jean McKnight
January
1999
Column
, Page 57
Here's where to turn when the question isn't "Who ya gonna call?'' but "How ya gonna find 'em?''

Researching Illinois Court Rules

By Jean McKnight
November
1998
Column
, Page 641
It's not hard to find the latest state and Illinois-based federal court rules . . . if you know where to look.

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