Illinois Bar Journal | July 2008 | Illinois State Bar Association

July 2008 • Volume 96 • Number 7

July 2008 Illinois Bar Journal Issue Cover

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson

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Illinois Law Update

Terry search valid when based on non-anonymous tip; Illinois Aging Act amended; new restrictions on availability of confidential information to caregivers; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Practice Management | By Helen W. Gunnarsson

My Mother, My Client

Should you do legal work for family and close friends? Probably not, ethics experts and seasoned lawyers say.

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Family Law | By Alison G. Turoff

Spying Spouses and Their High-Tech Tools

Divorcing spouses who try to gain the upper hand by catching the other party in the act may violate federal and state eavesdropping and privacy statutes.

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Evidence | By William T. Gibbs

A Quick Guide to the Illinois Dead Man’s Act

According to the hornbooks, the Act bars testimony by someone with an interest in litigation about a conversation with or event occurring in the presence of a decedent. But what does that mean?

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Litigation | By Matthew R. Crimmins

Trial-Practice Don’ts

Don't promise the jury more than you can deliver, don't make inflammatory arguments, and more "don'ts" for litigation.

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UCC | By William J. Ryan and John B. Thornton

Winning the Battle of the Forms

Many contracts are formed by the exchange of price quotes, purchase orders, and invoices, which often contain conflicting terms. This article reviews typical "battle of the forms" issues.