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March 2016 • Volume 104 • Number 3
Practice News
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Articles
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What parts of the aggravated unlawful use of a weapon statute are still valid after Aguilar and its progeny? A look at the current state of Illinois law.
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The supreme court receives thousands of petitions every year from unsuccessful appellate litigants, but it hears only a few. Here's how to increase the odds that yours will be one.
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The authors argue that among other shortcomings, verdict forms for contribution and apportionment of liability in tort cases fail to account for a fundamental reality: contribution is a defendant's right, not the plaintiff's.
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Should you charge a consultation fee? How do you find an out-of-state child?
Columns
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There's still time to join the 2016 ISBA President's Club and help build a stronger ISBA.
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Learn about 2016 candidates for ISBA third vice-president, board of governors, and assembly.
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Six tips to ensure that your website is meeting your marketing needs.
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A fresh look at the many free resources available for researching federal regulations and agencies.
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Former ISBA Executive Director John H. Dickason, 84, of Coral Gables, FL, died February 2, 2016.