Illinois Bar Journal

Illinois Bar Journal | September 2020 Table of Contents

September 2020 • Volume 108 • Number 9

Practice News

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Illinois Law Update

Threatening speech not protected by First Amendment; recorded deeds not subject to fraudulent concealment; COVID-19-related legislation and administrative rules; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Law Practice and Office Management | By Ed Finkel
Time to Shine

Solos, small firms, and the importance of leadership, time management, and client relationships.

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Evidence | From the Newsletters
A New Rule of Evidence

A legislative rule prohibits evidence of immigration status in Illinois civil proceedings.

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Trusts & Estates | From the Newsletters
Are Your Remote Signings Camera Ready?

The technology for recording estate-planning document signings has been inexpensive and readily accessible for decades.

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Contract Law | From the Newsletters
Is Your Contract Immune to COVID-19?

Testing the limits and technicalities of force majeure.

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Education Law | By Jackie Gharapour Wernz
It’s Time for Title IX: New Rule, New Regime

What should Illinois attorneys know about the controversial new Title IX Rule?

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Trusts & Estates | By Richard Hirschtritt
COVID-19, Death, and Taxes

Exploring the unique postdeath tax-planning opportunities for Illinois taxpayers who have died within six months prior to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Workers’ Compensation | By Daniel C. Katzman
Falling Into a Pink Slip

The painful reality for at-will employees after a work injury.

Columns

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Comments
Appealing for Volunteers

The Appellate Court Administrative Committee of the Illinois Supreme Court requests pro bono appellate defenders to help reduce the number of pending cases with the State Appellate Defender.

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President's Page | By Dennis J. Orsey
A Busy Start to an Unusual Year

ISBA’s new president is making the Association’s presence a virtual reality.

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Pointers From Practice HQ | By Danielle DavisRoe
Can You Hear Me Now?

Over the ear, in the ear, wired, or wireless—there’s a useful headset out there for you.

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Finding Illinois Law | By Jesse Bowman
Public Records Shortcuts

Two free websites guide the way to thousands of public-records databases.

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Judging Your Writing | By Justice Michael B. Hyman
Surefire Sapphires

Writing wisdom from the late William Safire.

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LAP and Well-Being | By Tony Pacione and Hope Mercado
“I Need Help, But I’m Not Ready”

Motivating clients to accept legal advice in a time of uncertainty.

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Illinois Bar Foundation | By Lisa M. Nyuli
Guess What? Lawyers DO Care.

Generous contributions to the Illinois Bar Foundation’s COVID-19 Lawyers Care Relief Fund have led to more than $125,000 in relief payments to Illinois attorneys.