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A note from the co-editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, September 2004 This edition of Tax Trends features an article written by Hugh E. Pollard entitled “Exchange Tax Dollars for Investment Dollars.”
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, August 2004 Welcome to our new year of The Globe. The International and Immigration Law Section Council's new chair, Mark E. Wojcik, will build on the accomplishments of last years' chairs, Michael J. Chmiel and Jessica DePinto.
From the editor By James K. Weston Mineral Law, August 2004 This edition includes an update for several legislative initiatives that will either affect mineral law or have general application.
A note from the co-editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, August 2004 This edition of Tax Trends features an article by Ex-Officio John K. Norris about Public Act 93-715 (7 percent Assessment Cap) and its impact on your residential tax
A note from the editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, July 2004 This edition of Tax Trends features an article written by Stanley Kaminski, Co-Editor. Stanley Kaminski and State and Local Taxation Chair, Louise Calvert, were speakers at the Law Ed Series Overview of Illinois Taxes for the General Practitioner.
Editor’s column By William T. Kaplan Business Advice and Financial Planning, June 2004 In the past we have constantly urged all readers to submit comments for a "letters to the editor" column.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, June 2004 This is the first time for several years that we have received enough material to have seven issues of The Globe. It is a great accomplishment due to the leadership of Jessica DePinto, Section Council Chair, and Mark Wojcik, Section Council Vice-Chair. Cindy G. Buys is an Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University School of Law. "The Continuing Evolution of Immigration Law to Address Issues of Domestic Violence" is her first article to appear in The Globe.
Editor’s note By Phil Milsk Education Law, June 2004 This issue of our newsletter consists of the third and final part of our State legislative summary for 2003.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, June 2004 The first article, written by James P. Ginzkey of Hayes, Hammer, Miles, Cox & Ginzkey, discusses the First District Appellate Court's original opinion in Ozik v. Gramins, as well as the subsequent withdrawal of that opinion and the issuance of another opinion.
Editor’s note and comments By Gary R. Gehlbach Real Estate Law, June 2004 With the frenetic pace of most of our lives, roughly balancing families, friends, civic and other commitments with law practices that seem to become more "virtual" every day, the notion of professionalism is often a distant concept.
Editor’s notes By Jason Dubner June 2004 Our final issue of the 2003-2004 term begins with two pieces that focus on the interplay between antitrust and intellectual property law.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, June 2004 This edition includes an update for several legislative initiatives that will either affect mineral law or have general application.
From the editors Trusts and Estates, June 2004 We have several thought-provoking articles in this month's issue. Phil Koenig of Rock Island discusses will and trust clauses concerning payment of the decedent's debts.
Inside Administrative Law, June 2004 The Chair’s column and the next four articles of this issue of the newsletter, the ninth and final issue for the 2003-04 Association year, all involve different subjects, but in one way or another all concern due process.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, May 2004 Are you looking for a source of potential business referrals? Investigate the Illinois State Bar Association's list serve.
Editor’s note By Richard W. Kuhn Real Estate Law, May 2004 Real estate attorneys and title companies often talk about "dedicated" roads. But just what is a dedicated right-of-way?
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, May 2004 The first article in this edition is written by Michael W. Clancy of Clancy Law Offices. Mr. Clancy provides some helpful tips for an attorney when evaluating whether or not to pursue a medical malpractice suit.
Inside Administrative Law, May 2004 Some statutes involving an administrative agency provide that potential relief for private persons can be sought solely by the agency, not by the injured party him/herself.
A note from the editor By Margaret M. Benson Employee Benefits, May 2004 This is our sixth issue of the Employee Benefits newsletter this year and it runs the gamut from the anti-cutback rule to "noisy withdrawal."
A note from the editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, May 2004 Associate Editor John Truskowski wrote the first article in this edition of Tax Trends.
Voice of the co-editor By Vickie Gillio Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, May 2004 On April 3, 2004, our standing committee members met in St. Louis for our quarterly meeting in order to bring members together from throughout the state.
Editor’s column-ABA Tech Show Report By John T. Phipps General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, April 2004 The ABA Annual Tech Show was held at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers on March 25-27, 2004. The Exhibits section included vendors of legal software and hardware.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, April 2004 This is the fifth issue of The Globe this year. Mark Wojcik and students at The John Marshall Law School deserve extra recognition for their many contributions to the publication throughout the year.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, April 2004 The first article is written by John Stalmack of Bollinger Rubery & Garvey.
Inside Administrative Law, April 2004 The only intersection between administrative and judicial proceedings usually occurs at the point of judicial review.
A note from the editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, April 2004 This edition of Tax Trends features an article by Associate Editor Stanley R. Kaminski that originally appeared in the March 10, 2004 edition of the "Tax Institute Alert" published by The Illinois Chamber.
Editor’s column Family Law, March 2004 In the April 2003 Family Law newsletter, the Family Law Section Council set forth its “Opening Statement” relating to its work in revising the current custody and visitation provisions of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, March 2004 With each issue of The Globe, we demonstrate anew the wide range of interest among our contributors and the members of the International & Immigration Law Section.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, March 2004 The first article in this edition is written by Christopher Norem of Parente & Norem. Mr. Norem explores Voykin v. Estate of DeBoer and its effect on the admissibility of evidence of prior injuries regarding the "same part of the body" rule.
Editor’s note By Gary R. Gehlbach Real Estate Law, March 2004 After a lengthy hiatus for which we apologize, the Real Property newsletter is back. We do need articles, however, as they are still the lifeblood of this publication.

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