Illinois Bar Journal

Illinois Bar Journal | November 2008 Table of Contents

November 2008 • Volume 96 • Number 11

November 2008 Illinois Bar Journal Issue Cover

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
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Illinois Law Update

Evidence sufficient to uphold conviction for disorderly conduct; order-protection laws amended to prohibit access to health records; new rules redefine income ceiling for childcare eligibility; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Practice of Law | By Helen W. Gunnarsson
Don’t Be Afraid To Be Paid

Learn how to create a bill-paying culture among your clientele.

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Family Law | By Michelle A. Lawless
When Mom (or Dad) Wants to Move: Removing Children from Illinois After Divorce

Custodial parents who seek to take their children out of Illinois face a high bar. Here are tips for preparing a removal case.

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Mental Health Law | By Rob Shumaker
A Guide to Involuntary Commitment in Illinois

Too many involuntary commitments are overturned because the lawyers and judges fail to follow the law. Here's a how-to guide.

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Criminal Law Evidence | By Hon. Daniel B. Shanes
The Crawford Confrontation-Clause Bar: Governmental Involvement Is Key to “Testimonial” Hearsay

The author argues that statements are rarely "testimonial" - and thus barred - if the government did not produce them.

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Estate Planning / Taxation | By Robert J. Kolasa
How to use Gifts to reduce Illinois estate taxes

In 2009, federal and Illinois estate taxes will be "decoupled." Here's how estate planners can use gifts to help clients pay less.

Columns

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Letters
Correspondence from Our Readers

Two takes on two-tiered billing.

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The Judge’s Corner | By Hon. Ron Spears
The Five People You Meet in Wal-Mart

Judge Justice learns how he has affected the lives of litigants.

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Finding Illinois Law | By Tom Gaylord
Playing with PreCYdent: The move toward Free Online Primary Law

Two Web sites are bringing free cases and more to the public

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Estate Planning | By Katarinna McBride
Estate Planning for FDIC Coverage

New FDIC rules provide more protection for revocable trusts.

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For New Lawyers
Asked and Answered

Can an adopted child inherit from a biological parent?