General Practice, Solo & Small Firm

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2022 Articles

ARDC Intermediary Program By Hon. James M. Radcliffe, (ret.) November 2022 An overview of the ARDC's Intermediary Program.
Assignments of Beneficial Interest in Illinois Land Trust Not Invalidated by Failure to Lodge with Land Trustee or to Obtain Approval of Mortgage Lender By Mary Anne Gerstner September 2022 Where there was a failure by beneficial owner during his lifetime to lodge assignments of beneficial interest in land trust with land trustee, contrary to trust agreement, the assignment was not invalid, and was effective as to defendants, including certain adult children of the decedent who claimed the beneficial interest under the survivorship provisions of the trust. Irrevocable right to approve trust document did not require approval of assignments by lender.
Avoiding Hustle Culture in the Practice of Law By Benjamin R. Lawson September 2022 The avoidance of hustle culture is especially important for general, solo, and small-firm practitioners who wear multiple hats, any one of which could be its own full-time job.
Bike Path Etiquette By Stephen Hoffman September 2022 Practical tips for riding your bike safely.
The Impacts of Economic Realities on the Legal Profession By Roza Gossage & Abdulah Abrahim November 2022 Economic downturns, advancements in technology, consumer sentiments, and modern day advertising initiatives require that firms become more elastic in a broader, more convoluted marketplace.
Matthew Maloney Tradition of Excellence By Sandra Lin Sweeney November 2022 Nominations are now being accepted for the Matthew Maloney Tradition of Excellence Award.
Minimizing Risk of Wire Fraud to Benefit Your Clients and Firm By Siobhan Murray November 2022 Practical tips to minimize the risk of wire transfer fraud.
New Owner of Real Property Maintains No Standing to Pursue Tenants’ Unpaid Rent That Accrued Prior to Conveyance By Michael Zink November 2022 Notwithstanding any terms of agreement at the closing or any terms of an existing lease, a new owner of rental property will not be permitted to pursue unpaid rent that accrued during the prior ownership.
A Series on How to Help Yourself Get Out of Your Funk By Sandra Lin Sweeney September 2022 Though attorneys often pride themselves on helping others, the numbers show they are bad at taking care of themselves.
A Series on How to Help Yourself Get Out of Your Funk Part 2: Gratitude By Sandra Lin Sweeney November 2022 The second part in a series of articles about self care as an attorney.