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Inside Administrative Law, July 2003 This issue of the newsletter begins with incoming Section Council Chair Tom Battista's column, setting forth his agenda for the year and his plans regarding the newsletter.
Editor’s column By John T. Phipps General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, June 2003 Several years ago I wrote a newsletter column titled "Terror by Fax" where I discussed the general acceptance of the fax machine, and how lawyers were then being asked to respond on short notice to faxes.
Editor’s column By Ross Levey Family Law, June 2003 A word of thanks to all of you who have submitted articles for this and prior newsletters.
Editor’s column By William T. Kaplan Business Advice and Financial Planning, June 2003 Oops! We made a glaring error in the April 2003 edition of The Counselor.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, June 2003 At the beginning of the year the Section Council set six issues of The Globe as the goal.
Editor’s note June 2003 Before you do anything else, please take two minutes to fill out the questions in the survey that is included in this newsletter and invest $.37 to tell us how the section can best serve you in your practice.
Editor’s notes By Gary R. Gehlbach Real Estate Law, June 2003 The real estate bar has lost a true friend and perhaps its most ardent educator. Harold I. Levine passed away in May following an illness.
Editor’s notes By Paul Wiedner & Richard Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, June 2003 In February of 2003, Dennis Ruth was appointed chairman of the Illinois Industrial Commission by Governor Blagojevich.
Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, June 2003 At the end of this issue you will find a five-year index of substantive articles that have appeared in The Corporate Lawyer.
Notes from the editor By Christopher L. Weber Mineral Law, June 2003 This issue of the newsletter contains a recent Rule 23 order of the appellate court of Illinois, Fifth District, affirming the judgment of the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit, Crawford County.
Editor’s column By Michelle A. Vescogni Criminal Justice, May 2003 This issue begins with Part II of Steve Baker's Legislative Update. Briefs on the latest important case law are also included.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, May 2003 This is the fifth issue of The Globe for this year.
Editor’s notes By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, May 2003 The first article in this edition is written by Frank A. Perrecone of Ferolie, Perrecone & White, Ltd., of Rockford. Mr. Perrecone provides suggestions for the proactive use of amended Supreme Court Rule 213 and provides helpful suggestions for attorneys seeking to expedite the litigation of their cases.
Editor’s notes By Christopher L. Weber Mineral Law, May 2003 In this issue of the newsletter, the first article is the second of a series of articles by the late Ivan A. Elliott, Jr., which originally appeared in this newsletter in 1985.
From the editors Trusts and Estates, May 2003 This issue has three very practical articles giving advice for the estate planner. The first article is by Gary F. Gehm, associated with Northern Trust, dealing with estate planning issues common to all practitioners.
Inside Administrative Law, May 2003 This issue of the Administrative Law newsletter begins with Part Two of Marc Loro's article concerning breath alcohol ignition interlock rulemaking by the Illinois Secretary of State.
Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, May 2003 We are still looking for readers who would like to contribute articles for publication.
A note from the editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, May 2003 An introduction to the issue.
Editor’s column By Ross S. Levey Family Law, April 2003 Following the opening statement/preamble to the proposed revised custody provisions of the IMDMA, you will find an article on the Hague Convention written by Burt Gross and a primer on the "in contemplation of marriage" rule.
Editor’s column By John T. Phipps General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, April 2003 The following article, "Arbitration of disputes before the New York Stock Exchange" by James F. Dunneback, would seem to be something far removed from the ordinary General Practice, Solo and Small Firm newsletter.
Editor’s note By Margaret M. Benson Employee Benefits, April 2003 This is our fifth and final newsletter for the year. The Newsletter was made possible by the generous writing contributions of 1) Katie Kennedy, 2) Katie's John Marshall Law School Graduate Employee Benefits Program mentees, 3) The multiple articles written by Steve Lifson and Teresa Faherty Blomquist and 4) The case updates faithfully and ably written by Amy Pauls.
Editor’s notes Workers’ Compensation Law, April 2003 Governor Blagojevich, on February 21, 2003, appointed Dennis Ruth as Chairman of the Industrial Commission.
From the editor By David E. Doyle Business and Securities Law, April 2003 This edition of the newsletter has several interesting articles, including an update on this year's changes to the Illinois Securities Law from David Finnigan and Cheryl Goss Weiss, both of whom are senior counsel with the Illinois Department of Securities.
Inside Administrative Law, April 2003 This issue begins with Part One of a two-part article by Section Council member Marc Loro, an employee of the Illinois Secretary of State's Office.
Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, April 2003 We are still looking for readers who would like to contribute articles for publication.
A note from the editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, April 2003 The 93rd General Assembly is in session and very busy. The ISBA has provided you a link to view pending legislation at <www.ISBA.org>. Click on <Sections>, <State and Local Taxation>, <State and Local Links>, <Illinois Legislative Information>.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, March 2003 This is the fourth issue of The Globe during this year. There is an announcement of the March 31, 2003 CLE program, Immigration Practice and Process in the Era of Homeland Security.
Editor’s note March 2003 News and updates from the editors.
Editor’s notes By Christopher L. Weber Mineral Law, March 2003 During the recent upturn in crude oil prices, some Illinois Basin producers are looking at hedging a portion of their crude oil production in order to capture high prices for an extended period of time and also to ensure cash flow for future projects.
Editor’s notes By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, March 2003 The first article in this edition is written by Marios Karayannis of Brady & Jensen, located in Elgin, Illinois.

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