This new law—effective July 1—removes doubts about legal requirements for electronic "writings'' and "signatures'' and encourages e-commerce. Here's an overview.
June 1999 • Volume 87 • Number 6
Practice News
Articles
314
A look at issues that arise when employers monitor employee e-mail, and suggestions for developing a workplace e-mail policy.
320
The authors argue that it's a conflict of interest for lawyer-notaries to notarize documents they have prepared.
Columns
294
In their ably researched and written article on the parol evidence rule in the April Journal, Andrew R. Schwartz and Matthew R. Henderson succinctly summarize the rationale for the rule by posing the rhetorical question, "If the contract does not reflect the parties' agreement, why did they sign it?''
295
The lineup for this month's IBJ reflects the Internet's immense impact on business, the workplace, and the law.
296
As my term as ISBA president comes to a close, I reflect on a year of constant challenge and joy.
298
Guilty but mentally ill'' passes constitutional muster
327
Litigants can use section 2-619(a)(3) to seek stays or dismissals when another cause of action involving the "same parties'' and "same cause'' is pending.
329
The Illinois Supreme Court struck a blow for workers' comp claimants in McMahan v Industrial Commission. This article describes the ruling and its impact.
331
Here's a survey to help you improve your deskside manner.
333
Can you catch a virus from an e-mail message? What's a listserver? Read on and find out.
335
Professor Collins touched a nerve with last month's column. Here are some of your responses and her reactions to them.