Articles From Babette L. Brennan

When Does Jeopardy Attach in a Negotiated Plea? By Babette L. Brennan Criminal Justice, March 2021 A summary and analysis of People v. Gaines.
Practice pointer: a release is not enough By Babette L. Brennan General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2001 The case of Blutcher v. EHS Trinity Hospital, 321 Ill.App.3d 131, 746 N.E.2d 863, 254 Ill.Dec. 106 (1st Dist. 2001) serves as an unpleasant reminder of just how careful lawyers must be.
Disclose your opinion witness even when your opponent doesn’t ask By Babette L. Brennan General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, June 2001 Opinion witnesses and what information has to be disclosed pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 213(g) is the bane of every trial attorneys existence.
Practice reminder: simple wills—tricky issues By Babette L. Brennan General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2000 From time to time many general practitioners, prepare "simple" wills for "small" estates.
Food for thought: estate planning for subsequent marriages By Babette L. Brennan Family Law, June 2000 Even in a first marriage, there is potential for a conflict of interest when an attorney endeavors to represent both the husband and the wife in their estate planning.
Food for thought: Estate planning for subsequent marriages By Babette L. Brennan General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, March 2000 Even in a first marriage, there is potential for a conflict of interest when an attorney endeavors to represent both the husband and the wife in their estate planning.
Supreme Court Rule 219(e)—Plaintiff beware; defendant, too By Babette L. Brennan General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, March 1999 A party shall not be permitted to avoid compliance with discovery deadlines, orders or applicable rules by voluntarily dismissing a lawsuit.

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