A critical look at legislation "decoupling" Illinois' estate tax from the federal credit.
Illinois Bar Journal | January 2004 Table of Contents
January 2004 • Volume 92 • Number 1
Practice News
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Articles
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How to review the DCFS investigative file, appeal an indicated finding, conduct discovery, and prepare for the administrative review hearing.
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The court issue a TRO against your client without notice and based on a frivolous theory. What can you do?
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A federal appellate decision limited Medicare's subrogation interest in settlement proceeds, but the new Medicare reform law legislatively overturned the court and expands the lien.
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A new law allows a title insurance company to file a certificate of release for any paid-off mortgage.
Columns
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One of the plums of this position as the president of your Illinois State Bar Association is the opportunity to speak to newly admitted attorneys at the swearing-in ceremony conducted by the Illinois Supreme Court.
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The key: make sure you're recognized as an "expert," especially by prospective clients.
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Like a house, a brief needs a solid framework, intricate inner workings, and an attractive appearance.
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Sometimes research still works best with books, and sometimes it works better on the computer. We're still trying to figure out why and when.