Illinois Bar Journal | February 2022 | Illinois State Bar Association

February 2022 • Volume 110 • Number 2

February 2022 Illinois Bar Journal Issue Cover

Practice News

LawPulse | By Pete Sherman & Amelia Buragas

Illinois Law Update

Income and mandatory distributions from an inherited IRA; Facebook messages as evidence; changing tactics midtrial not ineffective assistance of counsel; egregious behavior according to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 137; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

Law & Technology | By Ed Finkel

Digital Forensics

How the rich amount of data on mobile devices is hiding in plain sight.

Trial Practice & Procedure | From the Newsletters

How to Avoid Being Cancelled

Tips for dealing with motions to disqualify.

Billing | Lincoln Award Legal Writing Contest Winner | By Daniel C. Katzman

A Brave New World of Digital Payments

The growing popularity of online payment systems and cryptocurrency and their ethical, legal, and business implications for lawyers.

Trusts & Estates | By Charles G. Brown and Nathan Hinch

The New & Improved Transfer on Death Instrument Act

The amended Transfer on Death Instrument Act adds options for clients seeking cost-effective and straightforward ways to transfer real property at death.

Alternative Dispute Resolution | By Hon. Stuart Katz (ret.) and Patrick Keenan-Devlin

Restorative Justice Privilege

The applicability of a new law establishing an evidentiary privilege between participants involved in a restorative justice practice.