Illinois Bar Journal

Illinois Bar Journal | October 2005 Table of Contents

October 2005 • Volume 93 • Number 10

October 2005 Illinois Bar Journal Issue Cover

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
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Illinois Law Update

Strict compliance with Supreme Court Rule 605(a) not mandatory; section 1(D)(f) of Adoption Act violates equal protection; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Practice of Law | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
The Truth About Going Solo

Three ISBA members speak from experience about the joys and challenges of solo practice.

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Bankruptcy | By Bruce C. Scalambrino
Bankruptcy Reform for Non-Bankruptcy Lawyers

Though bankruptcy reform may be bad news for consumers and their attorneys, creditors will find much to like in the new law.

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Eminent Domain | By John H. Brechin
In Defense of Kelo: One Lawyer’s Take on Takings

An approving look at the U.S. Supreme Court's much-criticized Kelo v City of New London.

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Civil Practice / Remedies | By Richard L. Miller II
TROs: A Guide to Winning Emergency Relief in Illinois

A step-by-step guide to seeking temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.

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Creditor’s Rights | By Timothy C. Culbertson
Lenders: Document Collateral Properly or Become an Inadvertent Unsecured Creditor

An oft-neglected Illinois UCC requirement for describing collateral could be a pitfall for secured creditors.

Columns

494
Letters
Correspondence from Our Readers

Proving irreconcilable differences.

496
President’s Page | By Robert K. Downs
Rebuilding Our Credibility by Restoring Our Professionalism

Let's improve our public image by promoting civility and punishing misconduct.

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Family Law | By H. Joseph Gitlin
Mediation of Financial Issues – Proceed with Caution

Financial mediators, more than custody mediators, must know the fine points of the law.

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Real Estate Law | By James K. Weston
RESPA – Here We Go Again?

 Is HUD trying once again to amend the RESPA statute by regulation?

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Risk Prevention | By Karen Erger
Teach Your Newbies Well

You teach by example – is your example worth emulating?