Illinois Bar Journal

Illinois Bar Journal | October 2003 Table of Contents

October 2003 • Volume 91 • Number 10

October 2003 Illinois Bar Journal Issue Cover

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
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Illinois Law Update

Negligence and forged checks; new trial for error in allowing improper Rule 216 request; new amendments affect police interrogations; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Health Law | By Anthony E. Rothert
Involuntary Administration of Psychotropic Drugs: Balancing Safety and Civil Liberties

A look at recent cases and trends in this dynamic area of law.

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Civil Practice | By Patrick M. Kinnally
Trial Practice Update for General Practitioners: Lessons from Recent Cases

A review of leading practice and procedure cases and the lessons they teach.

514
Commercial / Contract Law | By Ronald M. Lepinskas
Unjust Enrichment Claims in Illinois: Applying a Venerable Doctrine to Modern Disputes

The nature, elements, and limitations of the remedy under Illinois law.

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Labor and Employment Law | By Joseph E. Gumina and Michael J. Pulcanio
Overtime Overview: A Look at the Proposed Overtime Rules

A thumbnail sketch of the Department of Labor proposal, with a look at how the proposed regulations might affect lawyer-employers.

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Criminal / Juvenile Law | By Terence M. Madsen
Expungement of Juvenile Records

How to help your juvenile-offender client wipe the slate clean.

Columns

482
Letters to the Editor
Correspondence from Our Readers

A brand-new dissipation ruling

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President’s Page | By Terrence J. Lavin
What’s So Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding?

The need for civility is one of those constant issues that seem to plague the legal profession. 

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Legal Communication | By Maureen B. Collins
To Speak or Not to Speak?

Sometimes 'tis nobler in the mind to keep thy mouth shut...

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Malpractice Prevention Update | By Karen Erger
Learning to Think Like An Ethical Lawyer

That's right, young lawyer; while you might feel you know little compared to your more senior colleagues, you're fully responsible for properly applying ethical rules.