Illinois Bar Journal

Illinois Bar Journal | February 2016 Table of Contents

February 2016 • Volume 104 • Number 2

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Matthew Hector
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Illinois Law Update

Circuit court can't dismiss case sua sponte absent clear denial of due process; new restrictions on vendors collecting debts from crime victims; driver's license may be suspended for illegal possession of medical cannabis; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Practice Management | By Ed Finkel
Lincoln and Herndon 2016

If Abraham Lincoln were practicing today, what management techniques and tech tools should he use? LPM experts offer advice.

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Lincoln Award Writing Contest Winner - Employment Law | By Jennifer Purcell
Representing Clients Under the New Illinois Pregnancy Accommodation Act

An overview of the groundbreaking Illinois Pregnancy Accommodation Act and what it means for employers and employees.

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Family Law, Litigation, Traffic Law
From the Discussions

Should I call one of the kids to testify in a custody case? Can a lawyer contact the opposing party’s
family? Can my client get an extension of time to complete traffic school?

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Estate Planning | By Aaron D. Evans
Sales to Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts: The Risks and Rewards

Making installment sales to intentionally defective grantor trusts can be a valuable estate-freezing strategy. But there are pitfalls posed by recent IRS scrutiny.

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Criminal Law | By Charles P. Burns and Michael Conte
When Is Identity Evidence Unsuppressible in a Criminal Case?

Does a stop's illegality taint the evidence obtained from it? A Fourth Amendment debate in the federal courts could spill over into Illinois criminal cases.

Columns

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Comments
Correspondence from Our Readers

Bob Craghead; DuPage County e-filing; researching judges.

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President's Page | By Umberto S. Davi
Tax on Legal Services Ahead? Help LAWPAC Help Lawyers

This will be an important year in Springfield, and LAWPAC needs your help.

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Biz & Tek
Tips for Hiring Your First Associate

Don't forget to consider the cost of training.

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The Judge's Corner | By Hon. Ron Spears
Black Robe to Gold Watch

What do aging citizens – and judges – mean for the justice system?

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Loss Prevention | By Karen Erger
Tragedy in the Tall Corn State

The sad case of Iowan David Roth has lessons for lawyers on both sides of the Mississippi.

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Voices
Learning by Doing

Theresa Ceko of Loyola's Community Law Center Clinic talks about working with the next generation of lawyers.

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Your ISBA
IllinoisBarDocs forms available; March Solo & Small Firm Practice Institute; 2016 ISBA election; Spears retires.

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