Illinois Bar Journal

November 2020 • Volume 108 • Number 11

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Pete Sherman & Rhys Saunders
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Illinois Law Update

Convicted murderer waived claim by failing to raise presentencing investigation report issue; favoring the plain language of a trust; insurance policy covers injury reported 11 days after accident; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Attorneys | By Ed Finkel
Home Is Where the Office Is

ISBA members who work from home, with no plans to return to the office.

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Civil Practice | By Anthony J. Longo and John M. Fitzgerald
A Palpable Conflict

Does the law-of-the-case doctrine trump subject-matter jurisdiction?

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Appellate Practice | By Amanda Hamilton
Oral Arguments: More and Less Remote

Appellate advocacy and the importance of effective oral argument.

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Evidence | By Arlo Walsman
Hindsight Is 20/20

Admissibility of hindsight-bias evidence in Illinois.

Columns

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President's Page | By Dennis J. Orsey
Keeping the ISBA on Track During the Pandemic

ISBA business is proceeding at a frenetic pace this autumn.

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President-Elect Message | By Anna P. Krolikowska
Ready to Lead?

Nominate Yourself for an ISBA Committee or Section Council

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Pointers From Practice HQ | By Danielle DavisRoe
So, You’ve Become a Hermit

First steps when relocating your home office from the kitchen table.

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Finding Illinois Law | By Jesse Bowman
Wayback When

Using the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine to resurrect ancient websites.

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Lawyer Lincoln's Legacy | By Ron Spears
Why Lincoln Still Matters

Notes from a Lincolnesque lawyer.