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May 2016 • Volume 104 • Number 5
Lawyers owe it to clients to thoroughly prepare witnesses to testify. On the other hand, they have a duty not to present false evidence. Here are best practices for ethical-yet-effective witness preparation.
A look at an often overlooked proceeding in criminal law that has a powerful impact on a defendant's future.
Only "fair and reasonable" medical bills are admissible as evidence in Illinois. But what does that mean in a world where hospitals and doctors charge far more than they routinely accept?
Under Section 1041 of the Internal Revenue Code, property transfers between ex-spouses are tax free if they happen within a year of divorce. But Section 1041 can also apply to some transfers that take place after a year. Here's how it works.
Can someone who stipulates to a bankruptcy denial of discharge file later under Chapter 13 on the same debt?
What's the best way to stop visitation by an abusive noncustodial parent?
The ISBA's affordable library of fully automated legal forms can save you time and money.
Where to find laws governing judicial elections and more.
As a new solo, it's important to be frugal. Here are tips for reducing your overhead.
The ISBA was a co-sponsor of The Future is Now: Legal Services 2016, a conference convened by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
How many pages long are supreme court opinions?
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