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Post-decree matters: “I’m dead, and I don’t know what to do” By Kimberly J. Anderson Young Lawyers Division, April 2001 These words were spoken to volunteer Janice Boback at the Daley Center when she worked at the Post-Decree Help Desk sponsored by the Chicago Bar Foundation a couple of weeks ago.
Willful and wanton conduct in Illinois—two categories impact contributory negligence and contribution By Donald P. Shriver Young Lawyers Division, April 2001 A red flag should fly in the mind of any attorney dealing with willful and wanton jury instructions where contributory negligence or contribution may come into play.
Calling all government attorneys Young Lawyers Division, January 2001 The ISBA's Standing Committee on Government Lawyers wants to include you in its constituency. Historically, neither the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission nor the Illinois State Bar Association has maintained data with respect to those attorneys engaged in government practice.
How will certification affect young lawyers? By Anthony J. Jacob Young Lawyers Division, January 2001 Your ISBA is currently considering whether to implement a certification program for estate planning, trust and probate lawyers.
Rule 213—disclosure of opinion testimony By Eric Long Young Lawyers Division, January 2001 Since 1996, attorneys have been lulled into a belief that Illinois Supreme Court Rule 213(g) would alleviate the problems with pretrial disclosure of expert witnesses.
The contact sports exception to negligence By Dennis Ryan, Jr. Young Lawyers Division, August 2000 Does negligence liability have a place in athletic competitions? Can a player on a team be held responsible for injuring another in the course of a game?
Overview of school law: disciplinary policies and procedure By Laninya A. Cason Young Lawyers Division, June 2000 Even before Columbine, school discipline in schools has been a continuing concern among school districts around the country.
Dim sum anyone? The adventure of volunteering By Holly A. Petrik Young Lawyers Division, May 2000 Volunteering. A word that can freeze your steps, or make you move faster out of a room.
Young Lawyer’s Section Wills Project By Kathryn Bischoff Young Lawyers Division, May 2000 The Wills Project through the Young Lawyer's Section is alive and doing well! We recently moved the location of the bi-monthly seminars from the Cornerstone Resources offices on Jefferson Street to Longwood Plaza
Serving process through the Secretary of State: An overview By Phillip J. Piscopo Young Lawyers Division, October 1999 In order to obtain jurisdiction over the person of a defendant, proper service of summons is required. Allied American Ins. Co. v. Mickiewicz, 124 Ill. App. 3d 705, 80 Ill. Dec. 282, 464 N.E.2d 1112 (1984).
Differences between two causes of action in tort: Attorney malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty By Jim Xu Young Lawyers Division, May 1999 The number of suits against lawyers has been increased significantly over the last decade.
Minutes of division council meeting Young Lawyers Division, May 1999 A. Law Day--Devon brought up the idea of having a meeting before the CLE program at the Chicago office.

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