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Articles From 2011

Wrapping up the case: a primer By Angelica W. Wawrzynek Young Lawyers Division, December 2011 A how-to for finalizing your first personal injury case.
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Written policies required for non-profits By Donna F. Hartl Federal Taxation, April 2011 A list of written policies that the IRS is asking each tax-exempt organization to disclose this year.
Yes, you have two husbands By Angela Peters Family Law, November 2011 Getting a divorce overseas is not a problem or something you should necessarily avoid, but be aware of the jurisdiction.
YLD Bean Bag Tournament to be held in March By Debra Liss Thomas Young Lawyers Division, February 2011 An invitation to do good while having fun.
YLD golf outing a success By George L. Schoenbeck Young Lawyers Division, October 2011 The Golf Outing, held this past August, raised more than $11,000 for the YLD's Children's Assistance Fund.
YLD kickball team wins league championship By Erin Lamm & Jordan S. Powell Young Lawyers Division, August 2011 Congratulations to the YLD kickball team!
YLD Law Student Committee: An introduction to the ISBA By Amy Kelly Young Lawyers Division, December 2011 An overview of the YLD's Law Student Committee, what it provides and how you can help.
YLD members attend the ISBA Annual Meeting By Sarah Toney Young Lawyers Division, August 2011 A recap of the YLD's activities at the ISBA Annual Meeting in June.
YLD offers CLE seminars By Debra Liss Thomas Young Lawyers Division, August 2011 The YLD continually presents CLE seminars that meet the needs and expectations of its members.
A young lawyer, thinking like a start-up business owner By Patrick G. King Young Lawyers Division, February 2011 Similar to a start-up business, a young lawyer must begin somewhere and start small. This article offers tips for cost-effective and practical ways a young lawyer can be seen and heard.
Your client has been denied driving privileges by the Secretary of State. Now what? By M. Christine Heins Traffic Laws and Courts, March 2011 The type of post-hearing relief available to your client depends on whether he or she had an informal or formal hearing before the Secretary of State.
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Zonta Club of LaSalle-Peru Honors Committee Member Melissa Tomaska Olivero By Emily N. Masalski Women and the Law, June 2011 Melissa Tomaska Olivero has recently been named the 2011 Illinois Valley Woman Making History by the Zonta Club of LaSalle-Peru.