Key strategies for generating profitable new clientsBy Byron G. SabolWomen and the Law, October 2010Clients do business with, and refer business to, lawyers they know, like, and trust. By focusing marketing efforts on the strategies outlined in this article, women lawyers will become better known and liked by clients.
Klein Construction and the Commission’s duty to review issuesBy Michael EdwaldsAdministrative Law, July 2010In a recent decision, Third District Appellate Court noted a conflict between the Workers' Compensation Act and the Commission's rules implementing the Act.
Knowing your limitsBy Robert E. Wells, Jr.Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2010A fictional scenario highlighting medical ethics issues.
KnowledgeBench and Bar, May 2010We continue our series with commentaries by members of the Bench and Bar Section Council on the murals in the Supreme Court Building in Springfield.
Laptop printing at a hotelBy Todd H. FlamingLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, October 2010Away from your office and need to print? This Web site offers the solution.
Latino cultural communicationsBy Michelle J. RozovicsInternational and Immigration Law, October 2010Lawyers who are unaware of their client’s ethnicity, or make assumptions based upon ethnic stereotypes, may experience frustrating client relationships, or may even find their attempts at doing business thwarted.
Law firm succession/exit strategies: Ideas for getting startedBy John W. OlmsteadLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, June 2010You should make a succession/exit plan as soon as possible—not just for retirement but for unexpected situations as well—so that your family, employees and clients are not left in the dark if something should happen to you.
Legislation from the 96th General AssemblyAdministrative Law, May 2010Illinois legislation from the 96th General Assembly reviewed to date and position taken by the members of the Administrative Law Section Council.
Legislative reportBy James K. Weston, Sr.Real Estate Law, April 2010Recent legislation affecting real estate law.
Legislative update for 2009-2010By Daniel A. EdelsteinBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, April 2010Relevant new legislation for the Business Law practitioner.
Letter from the ChairBy Christina SchneiderChild Law, September 2010A message from Section Chair Christina Schneider.
Letter from the EditorBy Melissa Anne MayeAnimal Law, January 2010Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Animal Law Section newsletter!
Life insurance litigation post-divorce: Easy to avoid, commonly neglectedBy Lauren J. Wolven & Ashley CrettolTrusts and Estates, August 2010Even if a valid waiver is included in the divorce decree, practitioners should also impress upon their clients the importance of changing their beneficiary designations.
Limited-scope legal representation—Unbunding legal servicesBy Michael K. GoldbergGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2010There are many issues that need to be worked out in order for the unbundling of legal services to be workable. Weigh in, and have your opinion on the subject heard.
Litigating Illinois Human Rights Act cases in federal courtBy Ferne P. WolfLabor and Employment Law, April 2010The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois recently decided it could hear Illinois Human Rights Act claims.
Litigating like a professional in federal courtBy Howard W. Anderson, IIIYoung Lawyers Division, June 2010The Standards for Professional Conduct Within the Seventh Federal Judicial Circuit are completely different from the Illinois Supreme Court’s Rules of Professional Conduct. Make sure you learn them and apply them to your practice.
Local enforcement of immigration lawsBy Tonya Joy ReedyInternational and Immigration Law, July 2010Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) allows the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to grant its authority, under certain conditions, to local law enforcement agencies. This article discusses the varying issues related to the Section and its ramifications for Illinois communities.
A long and winding roadBy J.A. SebastianAdministrative Law, August 2010A look at the due process requirements and jurisdictional filing requirements in Bell v. Retirement Board of the Firemen’s Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago.
