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December 2022 • Volume 110 • Number 12
Practice News
Articles
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Differences in sentencing patterns among judges in criminal cases, and implications for both the criminal justice system and the process of electing and retaining judges.
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Select Illinois State Bar Association sections present their lists of top developments from 2022 and what to look for in 2023.
Columns
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A reader questions the true intentions guiding opposition to nonlawyer ownership of law firms.
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The Illinois Bar Journal’s annual holiday greetings from the ISBA’s elected officers and staff.
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Nominate Yourself for an ISBA Committee or Section Council
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Simple yet powerful tips for managing and organizing your emails.
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After George Floyd, after passage of the SAFE-T Act, what’s left is to tell the truth.
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Recognizing the traits of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and how to manage them.
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After finishing a Big Project, find time to celebrate, and then move ahead with lessons learned.
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Honoring attorneys and members of the public for their exemplary commitment to the practice and rule of law.