A look at Illinois' murkey law dealing with who owns the contents of client files and how long lawyers have to keep them.
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Illinois Bar Journal | February 2004 Table of Contents
February 2004 • Volume 92 • Number 2
Practice News
62
Articles
82
Have you wondered what this massive, controversial Act is really all about? Here's a summary and review.
88
The supreme court recently required broader due-process rights for objectors to zoning decisions. Here's how municipalities can comply.
92
A look at this new law, which should make mediation a more attractive alternative to litigation.
97
While retaining liens can be effective, you should understand their scope and effect before you use them.
Columns
60
The life of your bar president is chockablock with speeches, bar meetings, award ceremonies, and dinner banquets.
68
If you practice before any of 32 state agencies and commissions or represent local governmental entities, take a close look at the newly enacted ethics-in-government legislation
101
Want to make your office less vulnerable to computer viruses, hackers, and the like? Here's a seven-step program.
103
Civility isn't just a nice thing; it is a hallmark of professionalism and a key component of malpractice prevention.
105
Last month's column looked at the "prep work" necessary for a brief. This month, we focus on the framework.