Illinois Bar Journal

May 2024 • Volume 112 • Number 5

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Amelia Buragas & Pete Sherman
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Illinois Law Update

Court requirements for denial of pretrial release; when the Federal Arbitration Act does not preempt the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act; invalid waiver of right to counsel; publicly owned, paved bicycle paths; doxing; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Access to Justice | By Ed Finkel
Remote Opportunities

Can remote court and legal services help increase access to justice?

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Evidence | By Charles Golaszewski
Where’s the Video?

Advice for prosecutors and defense attorneys when video evidence never existed or was never obtained.

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Debtors & Creditors | By Ira Helfgot
Compelling the Unwilling

Strategies for collecting from unwilling debtors.

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Constitutional Law | By Christian Ketter
“Searching” for an Answer

With the click of a key fob, should the U.S. Supreme Court expand criminal procedure’s binary analysis?

Columns

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President’s Page | By Shawn S. Kasserman and Dr. Diana Uchiyama
Lifting Each Other Up

The Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program provides a lifeline to those in need of mental health and substance use support.

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Pointers From Practice HQ | By Jeffrey R. Schoenberger
Passkeys and Other Security Advances

Advancing security protections step by step.

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Judging Your Writing | By Justice Michael B. Hyman
Embracing Style

The Style Manual for the Supreme and Appellate Courts of Illinois, with an assist from the Illinois Reporter of Decisions.

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Your ISBA
2023-24 ISBA Award Winners

Recognizing outstanding contributions to the practice of law and community service.