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Notes from the editor Mineral Law, March 2002 Submission of articles to this newsletter is encouraged.
Editor’s column Family Law, February 2002 This issue contains a column from our chairman, reminding us of the importance of out of state case law.
Editor’s column Family Law, January 2002 We hope you enjoyed the first issue of the Family Law newsletter. This issue contains articles concerning the importance of site visits in business valuations and conflicts of interest.
Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, January 2002 We are looking for readers who would like to contribute articles for publication. This is a great opportunity for our members to get involved in the ISBA and specifically the Corporate Law Departments Section.
Notes from the editor Workers’ Compensation Law, January 2002 On September 15, 2001, Tim Eaton, the president of the Illinois State Bar Association attended the Workers' Compensation Law Section Council Meeting. President Eaton discussed an upcoming conference of a committee on the courts, which will focus on improving our courts and administrative agencies such as the Industrial Commission.
Editor’s comments Administrative Law, December 2001 This edition of the newsletter contains an analysis of the high mortality rate for civil antitrust complaints by David A. O'Toole, an FTC staff attorney in Chicago and also an adjunct professor at John Marshall Law School.
Editor’s note By Phil Milsk Education Law, December 2001 This issue of the Education Law Section newsletter consists of a comprehensive digest of education-related legislation that passed both houses of the Illinois General Assembly during 2001, up to and including the recently concluded fall veto session.
Editor’s note Real Estate Law, December 2001 The Spring Session of the 92nd General Assembly has concluded, although at the time this note is being prepared, the Veto Sessions are pending.
Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, December 2001 We are looking for readers who would like to contribute articles for publication. This is a great opportunity for our members to get involved in the ISBA and specifically the Corporate Law Departments Section.
Editor’s note Criminal Justice, August 2001 The editor of this publication and the section council thank David Bergschneider, Legal Director, Office of the State Appellate Defender, for his comprehensive case law update included in this edition.
Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, August 2001 We are looking for readers who would like to contribute articles for publication. This is a great opportunity for our members to get involved in the ISBA and specifically the Corporate Law Departments section.
Editor’s note July 2001 For this edition of the newsletter we have a summary of the recent court of appeals decision in the Microsoft case, a discussion by Scott M. Mendel.
Editor’s note By Richard W. Zuckerman Family Law, June 2001 On behalf of my fellow co-editor, Don C. Hammer, I would like to thank all of the contributors to the 2000-2001 Family Law Section Council Newsletter.
Editor’s note Labor and Employment Law, June 2001 One issue which has not been settled totally is when a union contract may require union members to arbitrate statutory claims.
Editor’s note Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2001 We welcome and are grateful for contributions to this newsletter from members of the section.
Editor’s notes Real Estate Law, April 2001 This issue could not be more timely. The first article by John C. Murray discusses the doctrines of equitable and conventional subrogation.
Editor’s note March 2001 While the new head of the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has not yet been named as of this writing (the rumored front runner is Charles James, who served in George I's administration), it is doubtful that the Bush Administration's antitrust policy could be that much different from that under the Clinton Administration, except maybe as it may affect a Redmond Washington based computer software company.
Editor’s note Real Estate Law, March 2001 Recognizing the sometimes considerable harm realized by consumers when those without law degrees provide legal advice, ISBA President Herb Franks is emphasizing protecting the public from the unauthorized practice of law in his tenure as president.
Letter from the editor Corporate Law Departments, March 2001 As the new co-editor of The Corporate Lawyer, let me say from the beginning that it is a privilege to be part of such an outstanding newsletter.
Editor’s column By Richard W. Zuckerman Family Law, January 2001 It is unfortunate that Judy Wallerstein has chosen to spend her career studying the effects of divorce on children when it would have been more profitable to discuss the effects of divorce on divorce attorneys.
Editor’s notes By Barbara B. Bressler Real Estate Law, January 2001 We are fortunate to have articles in this newsletter from experienced real estate practitioners who are known authorities on the topics about which they have written.
From the editor By David E. Doyle Business and Securities Law, January 2001 This edition of the newsletter has several interesting articles, including an article from Ken Buzbee, the Director of the Illinois Secretary of State's Department of Business Services
Co-editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, November 2000 The first article in this edition is by Timothy J. Cavanagh of Lloyd & Cavanagh in Chicago. Mr. Cavanagh examines the United States Supreme Court's decision in Norfolk Southern Railway Company v. Shanklin.
Editor’s column Business Advice and Financial Planning, November 2000 Another year has gone by and the section council proudly has continued its longstanding record of service to the practicing bar.
Editor’s column General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2000 In talking with other lawyers throughout the state it seems that this has been the summer of complications.
From the editors Trusts and Estates, November 2000 Our compilation this month includes several disparate cases. The first concerns an unhappy residual beneficiary who wants to avert a bequest going to a college that is about to close.
Letter from the editor Corporate Law Departments, November 2000 Welcome to the fifth edition of the Corporate Lawyer for the 2000-2001 bar year. I want to once again remind you that it is still not too late to sign up for the Corporate Law Department's January CLE program "Corporate Compliance/ Voluntary Disclosure."
Editor’s note Child Law, October 2000 Have you always wanted to be a published writer?
Editor’s note By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2000 It has been my hope during my time as newsletter editor, that each issue contains something of interest to all members of the section.
Editor’s note By Richard W. Zuckerman Family Law, October 2000 (Film opens in a doctor's office. Doctor is on the telephone as camera dollies in for a tight shot of the doctor)

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