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January 2018 • Volume 106 • Number 1
Referring a case can be good for all concerned - referring lawyer, recipient, and client. But make sure you understand referral ethics and follow best practices.
Demonstrative evidence, which merely illustrates or explains a point, need not be disclosed during discovery. But trying to use it to do the work of substantive evidence risks having a favorable verdict overturned.
Do indemnity agreements typically require payment of the indemnified party's attorney fees? Can a party cap the amount of its liability, or is doing so against public policy? Here's a look at some of the key questions that arise in indemnity contracts.
In 2010, the Supreme Court held that equitable tolling applies to the one-year limitation for filing federal habeas petitions, giving defendants a pathway to relief when they're victims of attorney misconduct and other "extraordinary circumstances."
Looking for a chance to lead? Consider nominating yourself for one of our many section councils and committees for 2018-19.
Meeting with lawyers around the state is one of my objectives as president.
Find a qualified ISBA member when a case falls outside of your area of practice.
What to keep in mind as you consider moving your phone service to the internet.
Some tips to make your next public speaking gig less stressful and more successful.
Do you suffer from research FOMO - fear of missing out? A for-fee service lets you upload your brief and get a report of cases you've missed.
Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct 1.5(e), 5.4(a), and 7.2(b) are important places to look for guidance about referral ethics.
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