Illinois Bar Journal

Illinois Bar Journal | August 2023 Table of Contents

August 2023 • Volume 111 • Number 8

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Amelia Buragas
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Illinois Law Update

Conviction for possession of defaced firearm requires knowledge of its having been defaced; surveillance of a spouse for divorce proceedings covered by the absolute litigation privilege; signing bonus does not constitute consideration for confidentiality and nonsolicitation agreement; firefighters, law enforcement officers, and COVID-19-related disability benefits; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Law & Technology | By Ed Finkel
Boon or Bust

Generative artificial intelligence holds much promise for lawyers, but hazards are everywhere. Proceed with caution.

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Evidence | From the Newsletters
Importance of Video Evidence

Video footage helps overturn summary judgment in premises liability case.

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Legislation | By Jim Covington
2023 Legislative Roundup

The Illinois Bar Journal’s annual review of new public acts of interest to members of the Illinois State Bar Association.

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Insurance | By Scott O. Reed
The Insurer-Insured Privilege

Unusual among American jurisdictions, Illinois courts recognize a privilege for statements an insured gives to its insurer, even without an attorney present. But this privilege is not absolute.

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Trial Practice & Procedure | By Benjamin R. Lawson
Trial Lessons From Comedians

Comedians know how to persuade audiences by understanding expectations, alternating between comfort and discomfort, and maintaining honesty.

Columns

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President’s Page | By Shawn S. Kasserman
Growing Together

Each of us for all of us and all of us for each of us.

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Pointers From Practice HQ | By Jeffrey R. Schoenberger
Artificial and Superficial Intelligence

Growing in popularity, artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are flooding the workplace. But lawyers have less risky AI options.

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Feedback Loops | By Patrick Barry
Appreciators, Coaches, and Evaluators

Assembling your own Feedback Board of Directors.

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Judging Your Writing | By Justice Michael B. Hyman
Chat Not

AI chatbots and legal writing.

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Your Life's Work | By Karen Erger
When You’re a Lonely Only

Being the only one doesn’t have to mean being a lonely one.