Download this issueLloyd A. Karmeier grew up on a southern Illinois dairy farm and was the first in his family to practice law. A few weeks ago, he completed the journey from one-room schoolhouse to Illinois Supreme Court chief justice.
December 2016 • Volume 104 • Number 12
Practice News
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Articles
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Effective July 1, Illinois will implement a major change in how child support is computed. Here's how the new guidelines will work and why they'll make divorce practitioners' lives easier.
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Illinois courts seem increasingly willing to look beyond the terms of the policy and allegations of the complaint when deciding whether a liability insurer has a duty to defend its insured.
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In response to a recent Illinois Supreme Court decision, petitions for writ of mandamus will be on the rise in criminal-law practice. Here's how they work.
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While there's a small opening for an equitable defense in a claim for back support, these cases are almost always losers for payors.
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There are plenty of good reasons to dispense with free consultations for consumer clients. But you might want to test the water before diving in.
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Q. What are the rules if any governing courtroom attire requirements for lawyers?
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Q. How do you show acceptance by the trustee of a transfer of real property into a trust under Pub. Act 99-0743?
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An honor role of bar presidents from throughout the state.
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The reasonable care standard doesn't stop with your phone.
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Big plans may stir the blood, but making a series of small, attainable changes in the New Year might be the surest route to improvement.
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1,374 new attorneys admitted to practice in Illinois; ISBA futures report recommends consumer directory, tech training; proposal to support Uniform Bar Exam goes to ISBA Assembly.