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Practical Appeals Advice, Part Thirteen - Petitions for Rehearing & Petitions for Leave to Appeal
by Larry Wechter, Esq.
College of Law Launches New Certificate Programs in Criminal Practice and Civil Advocacy
by Kathleen Coles
Is a Duty of Care Owed to Pedestrians Outside Crosswalks in Illinois?
by Gerald Francis Connor III, Esq.
Public Participation v. Reputation: Where Does Illinois Stand
by Bryant Storm
Kane County Bar Foundation 2011-2012 Annual Report
Please click on this link to view the November 2012 Bar Briefs.
Prairie State Legal Services
by Linda Rothnagel, Esq.
Just Imagine
by Bruce Strom, Esq.
Can You Really Change Someone’s Life in Two Hours or Less?
by Sandi L. Byrd, Esq.
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
by Judith Leesley, Esq.
Pro Bono Service for the New and Returning Attorney
by Pamela Brunkalla, Esq.
An Open Letter to Pro Bono Attorneys
by Marcy Heston
Luckiest Law Librarian Alive
by Halle Cox
Please click on this link to view the October 2012 Bar Briefs.
Judicial Profile - Honorable Kathryn Karayannis
by Divya Sarang, Esq.
Multiple Lessons, Multiple Choice Quiz
by Michael J. Rooney, Esq.
Bridging the Perception Gap: A Client at a Time
by Azhar J. Minhas, Esq.
The Hungry Barrister: Tachos at the Tap House Grill
Understanding Illinois’ Per Se Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Law
by Bryan Thompson
Board Chair, But Never Bored
by Paul J. Glaser, Esq.
Please click on this link to view the September 2012 Bar Briefs.
Judicial Profile - Honorable David P. Kliment
by Ronald B. Kowalczyk
Celebrating 140 Years of Female Attorneys in Illinois
by Catherine D. Battista
The Illinois Sworn Contractor’s Statement, An Owner’s Defense and an Owner’s Obligation
by Paul Peterson
The Hungry Barrister: Napolitano’s French Italian Wine Bar
Counseling a Client Who Will Be a Fact Deposition Witness Concerning Commercial Litigation or Foreclosure Litigation in the Illinois Court System (Part II: The Role and Duties of the Attorney)
by C. John Ruddy
Please click on this link to view the August 2012 Bar Briefs.
2012-2013 KCBA President Steven D. Titiner
by W. Mark Masur
Ending Disability Segregation in Nursing Homes: Illinois Finally Jumps on the Bandwagon
by Greg Hammond
How are you paying your rent?
by Vincent C. Mancini
Counseling a Client Who Will Be a Fact Deposition Witness Concerning Commercial Litigation or Foreclosure Litigation in the Illinois Court System
by C. John Ruddy
René Cruz is Not the Man He Used to Be
by Paul J. Glaser
The Traveling Lawyer: Unexpected Journey 2011-2012
by Thomas McClow
Please click on this link to view the July 2012 Bar Briefs.
DeKalb County Circuit Court Expansion: Growth at the Heart of the Community
by Dean M. Frieders
Kane County Bar Foundation Update
by Michael C. Doyen
Transit of Venus
by Fred M. Morelli, Jr.
Covenants Not to Compete: How Certain Restraints on Trade Aid in Competition
by Patricia Ruiz
A Trial Lawyer’s Guide to Patent Jury Litigation
by Edward L. Foote
29th Annual KCBF Law Day Mock Trials
by Tricia D. Goostree
Please click on this link to view the June 2012 Bar Briefs.
In Memoriam
Isn’t a 403(b) Plan Just Like a 401(k) Plan?
by Dorothy A. Voigt
Two Attorneys - One Commitment to Pro Bono Service
by Catherine D. Battista
The Hungry Barrister: Poblano Pepper Grill
Workers’ Compensation: The Intoxication Defense, Past Common Law, and Potential Issues Accompanying Changes Implemented by HB 1968
by Roberto Hernandez
What the Heck is an “Information Broker”?
by Halle Cox
William C. Murphy - Trial Lawyer
by Patrick M. Flaherty
Please click on this link to view the May 2012 Bar Briefs.
Judicial Profile - Honorable Melissa Barnhart
by Larry Wechter
Employee Wellness Programs: Limitations & Legal Implications
by Kristin N. Stone
Let the Record Reflect ...
by Jill E. Gasparaitis
The Whys and What Nows of ACTA: The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement
by Susan Raab Kloberdanz
If an Employer Mistakenly Overpays an Employee, Illinois Law Controls the Process!
by Nancy E. Joerg
100 Years & Counting, A Century of Carbary Lawyers Serving Kane County
by Gregory L. Slovacek
Please click on this link to view the April 2012 Bar Briefs.
Illinois Residential Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument: A New Estate Planning Tool
by Charles G. Brown
The Burden of Proof - Now You See It - Now You Don’t
by Fred DePasquale
Bearing the Truth of Arms Ownership: Second Amendment Interpretation After Heller and McDonald
by Lindsey Pohlman-Firnbach
The Hungry Barrister: Cotto A Lenga
Lark Cowart, Attorney and Pioneer Fur Trader
by Lindsay Hatzis
Please click on this link to view the March 2012 Bar Briefs.
Lincoln, the Twelfth Lawyer in Springfield
by Honorable Robert J. Morrow
Ethical Legal Marketing
by Rick L. Law
Notes on Marketing and Marketing Assistants
by Amy Sieber
“Legal Marketing”: A Different Perspective
by Rory T. Weiler
Please click on this link to view the February 2012 Bar Briefs.
TEN Things Lawyers in Criminal Cases Should Keep in Mind (At Least in Courtroom 311)
by Honorable Allen M. Anderson
TEN Tips for Practicing Law in the Area of Labor and Employment Law
by Nancy E. Joerg
TEN Things You Need to Know Before You File a Workers’ Compensation Case
by Craig S. Mielke
So You Want to be a Criminal (Defense) Lawyer; TEN Questions and Answers
by Fred M. Morelli, Jr.
TEN Points About Intellectual Property Law for the General Practice Lawyer
by Mathew R.P. Perrone
TEN Things Lawyers Should Know About Working With Paralegals
by Cyndi Peterik
Family Law Top TEN
by Carolyn D. Jansons
“Top TEN Tips” for Practicing Estate, Probate and Elder Law
by Susan S. Russo
TEN Things Lawyers Starting Their Own Personal Injury Practice Should Know
Richard L. Turner, Jr.
TEN Things to Know About Direct Appeals
Larry Wechter
Please click on this link to view the January 2012 Bar Briefs.