Illinois Bar Journal

Illinois Bar Journal | December 2005 Table of Contents

December 2005 • Volume 93 • Number 12

December 2005 Illinois Bar Journal Issue Cover

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
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Illinois Law Update

Legal malpractice-claims invalid unless plaintiff suffered monetary damage; no economic losses for negligent design; trauma reporting requirements revised; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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MCLE | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
MCLE: Ready or Not, Here it Comes

A lawyer's-eye view of the new MCLE rules.

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Real Estate | By Howard M. Turner
The 2005 Amendments to The Illinois Mechanics Lien Act

The changes make the act simpler and easier to understand, this author opines.

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DUI / Traffic | By George A.M. Heroux
Tough New Dui Laws Take Effect in ’06

These new laws, effective January 1, take special aim at drivers responsible for fatalities.

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Employment Law / Taxation | By Ralph A. Morris and Heather R.M. Becker
Tax Issues in Employment Discrimination Settlements

Every lawyer who negotiates an employment discrimination settlement should understand the implications of these tax issues.

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Business Law | By Raymond P. Kolak
The Dangers of Successor Liability When buying Illinois Business Assets

Buying the assets, rather than the stock, of a business does not always protect the buyer from the seller's liabilities.

Columns

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President’s Page | By Robert K. Downs
A Busy Year, With a Little Help From Our Friend

Much has been accomplished, and we still have half a year to go.

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Business Law | By Lin Hanson
LLC Potpourri

Series LLCs are a valuable tool, but they're expensive. here are some money-saving tips.

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Civil Practice | By James E. Pfander
Avery Raises Doubts About the Class Action Fairness Act

The supreme court's recent class-action certification case calls the need for CAFA into question.

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Risk Prevention | By Karen Erger
Are You a “Rules Lawyer”?

You'd better be. Test your knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and stay on the ARDC's good side.