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The Bar Briefs is the monthly publication of the Kane County Bar Association, a not-for-profit organization comprised of more than 1200 attorneys, judges, and paralegals in Kane, DuPage, Kendall, and DeKalb Counties. The Bar Briefs includes legal articles, Kane County court information, local court rules and much more! We have many businesses already taking advantage of the benefits of advertising in our publication.

Feature Articles / October 2008

Could the Kane County Bar Association Really be 150 Years Old?
by Larry Wechter

Immigration Options for Non-Citizen Victims of domestic Abuse
by Amber Moore

Back to Basics: Estate Planning 101
by Brian O'Connor

Beyond the Bar: Dean Frieders, Attorney and Volunteer Firefighter
by Paul J. Glaser

"No Refusal" Weekends: Do They Pass Consitutional Muster?
by Lindsay Hatzis

Feature Articles / September 2008

2008 Mid-Year Tax Planning:Eliminate Unwelcome Surprises
by Beth W. Wright

FindLaw: Marketing Your Law Firm to U.S. Hispanic Consumers

Back to Basics: An Introduction to Commercial Leases
by Burke Nihill

New VA Regulations Regarding Attorney Fees and Accreditation
by Steven C. Perlis

Feature Articles / August 2008

Five Dollar Attorney, Bio of Honorable Linda Abrahamson
by P.J. Gubbins

Back to Basics: Preparing a Child Custody Case for Trial
by Gregory C. Maksimuk

Credibility is a Key Issue When Preparing Cases in the Context of Immigration Law
by Haley C. Gould

Feature Articles / July 2008

2008-2009 KCBA President David E. Camic
by Gary Johnson

KCBA 2008-2009 Board of Directors

KCBA 2008-2009 Committee Chairs

Findlaw: Focused Marketing of Multiple Practice Areas

Rule-ing Class: Illinois Supreme Court Amends Rule governing Format of Appellate Briefs, Effective July 1st
by Paul J. Glaser

Back to Basics: Brownfields Site Remediation and Redevelopment
by Michelle L. Masoncup

Feature Articles / June 2008

KCBA Board of Manager Election Results

Back to Basics: Basic Appellate Practice
by Roman J. Seckel

Pro Bono as a Professional Responsibility: Moving Illinois' Indigent Out of the Preamble
by Jonahan J. Tofilon

In Memoriam

Traveling Lawyer
by Thomas McClow

Feature Articles / May 2008

In Memoriam

Findlaw: Keys to Effective ROI Measurements

Back to Basics: The ABCs of DBs and DCs
by Sheila Aiken and Michele L. Aiken

Non-Service-Connected Disability Pension: A Veteran's Benefit Every Elder Law Attorney Should Know
by Dawn M. Weekly

To Whom Does a Settlement Belong? Will v. Northwestern University and the Public Policy Behind Court-Supervised Settlement
by Ellen Craker

Traveling Lawyer: Iberostar Rose Hall, Jamaica '08
by Thomas McClow

Feature Articles / April 2008

"Tactical Gamesmanship" and Trial Practice: Can it be Good Advocacy?
by Patrick M. Kinnally

People v. Smith: the Notice of Appeal You File Does Make a Difference
by Paul J. Glaser

Back to Basics: Ex Parte Judgments in Traffic court
by Dean M. Frieders

Emerging Trends in Impeaching the Expert: The Admissibility of Medical Experts' Personal Practices
by Lindsay Hatzis

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

Feature Articles / March 2008

Findlaw: Using Search Engine Marketing to Your Advantage

Back to Basics: A Primer on Illinois Business Entities
by Brian J. O'Connor

Special Service Area in Illinois (Part 2)
by Dean M. Frieders

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

Traveling Lawyer: Excellence Playa Mujeres, Mexico 2008
by Thomas McClow

Feature Articles / February 2008

Prevailing Parties in Contract Litigation: "Who Are They?"
by Patrick M. Kinnally

Securities Regulator Makes Protection of Senior/Retiree Investors a High Priority
by James J. Eccleston

Back to Basics: Divorce and Non-Custodial Parent's Abiltiy to Claim Dependency Exemptions
by Gregory C. Maksimuk

Special Service Area in Illinois (Part One)
by Dean M. Frieders

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

Feature Articles / January 2008

New Rules, Jury Instructions, Legislation and Case Law in the Area of Civil Practice: What's Happened, What's Here and What's Coming
by Patrick M. Kinnally

Ethics Violations to Avoid on the Law Firm Websites
by Findlaw

Of Dictators and Philosopher Kings: Anatomy of an Emergency
by Azhar J. Minhas

Back to Basics:
Making a Logo Go: The Federal Law Pertaining to copyrights, Trademarks and Service Marks
by Brie Crawford

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

Feature Articles / December 2007

A Court Reporter's Perspective on Lawyers and Legal Proceedings
by Kathleen M. Grove and Co-author Nancy Moeller

Did You Know There is a Patron Saint of Lawyers and Judges?
by Victor E. Puscas, Jr.

Back to Basics: Family Medical Leave Act of 1993: How to Recognize a Possible Claim
by Brenda Boettcher Smith

SEC Approves Rule Increasing Protection for Deferred Variable Annuity Investors
by James J. Eccleston

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

Feature Articles / November 2007

A Physician's Perspective on the Civil Justice System
by Thomas Huberty, M.D.

Advocacy for Mental Health Hands-on Assistance and Grassroots Organizing
by Donna J. Amburgey

How to Improve Your Search Engine Rankings
by Findlaw

Back to Basics: Two Strikes and You're Out: 730ILCS 5/5-6-1 (k) and its Effect on DUI and Traffic Cases
by Courtney Nogar

Neonatal Drug Testing: The Medical Perspective
by Paulette Campbell

Feature Articles / October 2007

Meet the Bailiffs
by Patrick M. Flaherty

A Century of Clancy
by Patricia J. Gubbins

Back to Basics: Expungement and Sealing of Adult Criminale Records
by Theresa Kay Buskey

Unloaded and Encased: Is "Fanny Pack Carry" Illinois De Facto Concealed Carry Permit?
by Evan Jennings Bonnett

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

Traveling Lawyer: Cheyenne Frontier Days - 2007
by Thomas McClow

Feature Articles / September 2007

A Semester at Sea: A College Student's Excellent Adventure
by Raymond A. Witaske

FindLaw: The Ethics of Online Client Development

Simple Products Require Complex Analysis: When the Risk Utility Test Applies
by Andrew J. Smith

Back to Basics: Traffic Tickets
by Brian J. O'Connor

Cooperation Clauses and Waste Management: The Abrogation of the Attorney-Client Privilege
by Kelly J. Varsho

Feature Articles / August 2007

Swearing In Ceremony

Securities Regulator Alerts Investors to Global Market Risks
by James J. Eccleston

Primer for Satisfying Medicare Liens in Third Party Liability Cases
by Robert S. Kramer

Back to Basics: Applying for a Liquor License
by Dean Frieders

Lessons from Czarobski: How to Serve Real Estate Clients Amidst the Uncertainty of the Mutual Mistake Exception
by Laura J. Lee

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

Traveling Lawyer: L.A. in May 2007
by Thomas McClow

Feature Articles / July 2007

2007-2008 KCBA President Biography
by Patricia J. Gubbins

2007-2008 Board of Directors

2007-2008 Committee Chairs

When Payments are Behind
by Donna Amburgey

The Ethics of Online Client Development
by Findlaw

Back to Basics: A Rose by Any Other Name - May or May Not be a Rose - The Distinguishing Characteristics of Federal Mark
by Brie A. Crawford

Between a Schoolhouse Rock & a Hard Place: The Procedural & Statutory Dilemma Plaintiffs Face in the Current No Child Left Behind Litigation
by April J. Morgan

Traveling Lawyer: Spring Break, Wisconsin Dells 2007
by Thomas McClow

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

Feature Articles / June 2007

The Girl Who Would Be Judge: Judicial Profile of Honorable Marmarie Kostelney
by Patricia J. Gubbins

Reflections on a Mock Trial
by Colleen Platt

Back to Basics: Is It Over? The Issue of Reserving Issues in Final Judgments
by Roman J. Seckel

"Women of the West" - Attorneys Meet and Greet
by Mary F. Petruchius & Heather M. Fritsch

Section 115-10: Flirting With Unconstitutionality after Crawford v. Washington
by Kelly J. Varsho

Feature Articles / May 2007

In Memoriam - Honorees of the 2007 Memorial Service

Look to Morrow: Profile of the Honorable Robert Morrow
by Patricia J. Gubbins

Rule-ing Class: Quick Review of Recent Amendments to Supreme Court rules Effective May 1, 2007
by Paul J. Glaser

Mental Health Law Policy Report: A Mixed Bag
by Donna J. Amburgey

Back to Basics: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Personal Liability for Directors of Nonprofit Organizations
by Ryan J. Dowd

Do Patients Take Precedence Over Business?: The Status of Physician Restrictive Covenants in Illinois After Mahanty v. St. John Heart Clinic
by Jeffrey R. Hanes

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

April 2007 / April Fool's Issue

Feature Articles / March 2007

Admonitions in the Criminal Trial Court: Waiver of Counsel, Jury Demand, and Noncitizen Guilty Pleas
by Patrick M. Kinnally

What is the Magic Formula to Determine Payments to be Made by Chapter 13 Debtors Who Earn Above the Median Income?
by John Ruddy and Lincoln M. King

Amending the Health Savings Accounts: Reaching the Uninsured is Going to Take a National Effort
by Juanita Herring

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

Feature Articles / February 2007

Profile of the Honorable Edward C. Schreiber: Interviewer Turned Interviewee
by P.J. Gubbins

Unpermitted Uses and Improvements in Reality: The Story of Sandra B.
by Donna Amburgey

Back to Basics: Small Claims are no Small Potatoes for New Lawyers
by Carolyn Jansons

The Illinois Eavesdropping Statute and Pedophile Stings
by Jennifer Lindt

Traveling Lawyer Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico 2006
by Thomas McClow

Kane County Bar Foundation Update
by Susan W. Rogaliner

Feature Articles / January 2007

Law With a Cause: A Real Estate Lawyer's Quest for a Meaningful Life
by Donna Amburgey

Swearing In Ceremony
by Jan Wade

An Ounce of Prevention
by Justin Lampel

Is Social Security Money Safe in a Bank?
by Brett Geiger

A Good Cause
by Bruce Steinberg

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

Traveling Lawyer: Burgundy Barge Cruise, France 2006 - Part Two
by Thomas McClow

Feature Articles / December 2006

Practical Appeals Advice - Part 6 - More Perfecting the Appeal
by Larry Wechter

Lawyers in the Classroom Update
by Paul J. Glaser

States Take on Teen Steroid Use
by Jesse Sheehanr

Back to Basics:
Collecting Your Award: Enforcing Monetary Judgments Through collection Proceedings
by Roman J. Seckel

Traveling Lawyer: Burgundy Barge Cruise, France 2006 - Part One
by Thomas McClow

Feature Articles / November 2006

Practical Appeals Advice - Part 6 - Perfecting the Appeal
by Larry Wechter

Communication in the Information Age: E-mail and Related Privacy Acts
by Josephine Margaglione

"Hot Topics" in Domestic Violence
by Mary F. Petruchius

Back to Basics: Forcible Entry and Detainer
by Brian J. O'Connor

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

The Letter "M" in MCLE Does Not Stand for "Mandatory"
by Julie L. Cibulskis

Feature Articles / October 2006

Brokerage Firm's Supervisory Deficiencies Highlight Areas for Investor Concerns
by James J. Eccleston

The Satellite TV Pirate's Booty: Theft and Conversion of Intangible Property in Illinois
by Clayton P. Kawski

Back to Basics - Deposition Basics for New Lawyers
by Jonathan Pfleeger

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

Feature Articles / September 2006

Protecting Independent Contractor Status When Completing the Paperwork for IDES Audits
by Nancy E. Joerg

Estate and Tax Planning Using Charitable Remainder Trusts
by Dwain K. Tataryn

The Impact of the New Bankruptcy Code on Family Law Practitioner
by John Ruddy and Lincoln M. King

Setting a Clearer Standard for Title VII Retaliation
by Kevin D. McHugh

Back to Basics - rule 216 Requests to Admit: A General Overview for Propounding, Responding and Effectively Utilizing Requests for Admissions
by Lyndsay A. Markley

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

Traveling Lawyer - Boston/Cruise/Connecticut
by Thomas McClow

Feature Articles / August 2006

KCBA Enjoys Washington D.C. - 2006
by Carolyn Jansons

Swearing In Ceremony for the 16th Judicial Circuit

Practical Appeals Advice: Part 5 - Preparatory Steps to the Appeal (Cross Appeals)
by Larry Wechter

A Look at the History of Taxation of Discrimination and Harassment Litigation: Taxing Social Policy
by Dean Frieders

Back to Basics - Voluntary Dismissals: "an aid to the diligent, not a refuge for the negligent"
by Julie Cibulskis

Feature Articles / July 2006

Hail to the Chief...KCBA 2006/07 President Robert J. Britz
by P.J. Gubbins

Practical Appeals Advice: Part 4 - Preparatory Steps to the Appeal (Criminal Cases)
by Larry Wechter

New Supreme Court Rules to Change the Look of Briefs September 1st
by Paul J. Glaser

Sometimes Playing Nice is the Key: In re National Steel Company Helps Creditors Hedge Potential Risks in Lieu of Debtor Bankruptcy
by Juanita Herring

Back to Basics
by Dean Frieders

The Traveling Lawyer - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil '06 - Part 2
by Thomas McClow

Feature Articles / June 2006

The First Election
by Lisa M. Nyuli

Law Day Mock Trials
by Paul J. Glaser

Ask A Lawyer
by Gail Anstett-Patrick

Practical appeals Advice: Part 3 - Preparatory Steps to the Appeal (Civil Cases)
by Larry Wechter

A Dozen and One Civil Practice Opinions for the General Practitioner
by Patrick M. Kinnally

Access to Prescriptions: Pharmacist Rights and the Illinois Healthcare Conscience Act
by Sarah Holbrook

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

The Traveling Lawyer - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil '06 - Part 1
by Thomas McClow

Feature Article / May 2006

In Memoriam - Honorees of the 2006 KCBA Memorial Service

A Star Is Born
by Patricia J. Gubbins

Feds Bite U.S. Seniors: Innocent Seniors Take Medicaid Hit
by Rick Law, Ben A. Neilberger and James Haertel

Securities Regulators Announce "Unlucky 13" Investor Traps
by James J. Eccelston

When Child Support Never Ends
by Donna Amburgey

The Sliding Scale of Internet Personal Jurisdiction in Illinois: Rethinking the Effects of Zippo and Cyberspace Jurisprudence
by Anne W. Solka

Rehabilitation Complete: The Termination of Rehabilitative Maintenance
by Gregory Maksimuk

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

Feature Article / April 2006

Administer Justice
by Bruce Strom

Prairie State
by Gregory W. Hoskins

KCBF Pro Bono Winner
by Gregory W. Hoskins

Practical Appeals Advice - To Appeal or Not Appeal (Reprint)
by Larry Wechter

Hedge Fund Due Diligence: A Must Before You or Your Adviser
by James J. Eccelston

Supreme Court Adopts New Rules - Effective July 1, 2006
by Paul J. Glaser

The Status of Suspiciousless Drug Testing Programs in Schools, and the Likely Expansion Path of Such Programs
by Julie Anderson

Feature Articles / March 2006

Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Candidates Profiles
Profile by David Akemann
Profile by Honorable Thomas Mueller
Profile by Sandra Parga

Kane County Sheriff Candidate Profiles
Profile by Ignacio Pena
Profile by Pat Perez
Profile by Kevin Williams

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

Accord and Satisfaction: Make it More Than a Paper Game
by Patrick Kinnally

Securities Regulator Issues its Review for 2005
by James J. Eccleston

Major Illinois Estate Tax Changes Now Effective
by Robert G. Turner

A CLE and MCLE Update
by Julie Cibulskis

Feature Articles / February 2006

Judicial Profile: Retired Chief Judge Gene Nottolini
by Paul J. Glaser

KCBF Presidents Page
by Susan W. Rogaliner

Appellate Jurisdiction: What's Left After Wauconda and Lyles?
by Larry Wechter

Offers of Proof:  What are They and When do you Need Them?
by Patrick Kinnally

Traveling Lawyer: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic '05
by Thomas McClow

Land Planning Tools
by Chad J. Lersch

Feature Articles / January 2006

Securities Regulator Issues Warnings Regarding Equity-Indexed Annuities
by James J. Eccleston

Practical Appeals Advice - Part 2 of 3
by Larry Wechter

The Logic and Limits of the IL Credit Agreements Act Recent Court Decisions Hold that an Expansive View Violates Statutory Construction, Public Policy and Encourages Lender Over-Reaching - Part 2 of 2
by C. John Ruddy

Feature Articles / December 2005

Judicial Profile: Judge Timothy J. MCCann
by P.J. Gubbins

Supreme Court Adopts New Rules of Appellate Practice Effective January 1, 2006
by Paul J. Glaser

Practical Appeals Advice - Part 1 of 3
by Larry Wechter

The Logic and Limits of the IL Credit Agreements Act Recent Court Decisions that an Expansive View Violates Statutory Construction, Public Policy and Encourages Lender Over-Reaching, Part 1 of 2
by C. John Ruddy

The Non-Commodification of Music: Finding a Defense to File-Sharing in the Fair Use Doctrine
by Bethany N. White

Changes for 2006 Courthouse Security Passes
by Michael C. Doyen

Feature Articles / November 2005

Drainage Law and Development
by Patrick Kinnally

Double Opportunity to Appeal Double Jeopardy Claims
by Larry Wechter

Elder Law - Why We Do What We Do
by Rick Law

Discounted Medical Expenses Protected by the Collateral Source Rule
by Jon D. Hoag

Feature Articles / October 2005

Condemnation for Private Use: How the Vaunted New London Case Fails to Affect Eminent Domain in Illinois
by Dean Frieders

Demystifying Tax Returns to Uncover Assests and Cash Flow
by Dwain Tataryn

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

Poker Tournaments in Illinois
by Matthew Robinson

A Primer on Alternative Investments and Managed Futures in Particular
by James Eccleston

Feature Articles / September 2005

State Securities Regulators Unveil "Top10 Threats to Investors"
by James J. Eccleston

Habitat for Humanity
by Wally Wolff

Traveling Lawyer: Netherlands River Cruise
by Thomas McClow

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

Students Show No Likelihood of Success...When Seeking Injunctive Relief From School Discipline
by Dana Johnson

Feature Articles / August 2005

Frye and the Admission of Scientific Expert Testimony
by Susan Clancy Boles

Some Thoughts About Lawyers
by Jim Skaar

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

When Childhood Obesity Becomes Child Neglect
by Desiree Sierens and Deborah Lang

Feature Articles / July 2005

The Impact of the 2005 Bankruptcy Reform Legistlation on Secured Lendors, Debtors, and Debtors' Attorneys
by John C. Ruddy and Lincoln King

KCBF - A Sound Foundation
by Paul Glaser

The Lawyer As Peacemaker
by Richard G. Larsen

Much Ado About Nothing
by John M. Beardsley

Feature Articles / June 2005

Long Term Care Planning
by Jeffrey Schmidt

A Procedural Guide to Eminent Domain
by Dean Frieders

Law Day Mock Trials
by Paul J. Glaser

Stock Investors Soon May Recover Losses from Research Analyst Settlement
by James J. Eccleston

Parental Rights Over Education in Illinois
by Holly G. Grange

Feature Articles / May 2005

Bill Murphy
by Pat Kinnally

How to Care For Your Pet After You Have Gone
by Jeffrey C. Schmidt

Protecting Children After Divorce
by John Ruddy

Are Circuit Courts Deprived of Jurisdiction After the Filing of a Notice of Appeal?- Part Five
by Larry Wechter

Flynn v. Industrial Commission: When Seasonal Employment is Concurrent Employment Under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act
by Jon D. Hoag

Feature Articles / April 2005

The April 2005 Bar Briefs Issue was an April Fool's 'Spoof' Edition

Feature Articles / March 2005

Are Circuit Courts Deprived of Jurisdiction After the Filing of a Notice of Appeal - Part 3?
by Larry Wechter 

Revisiting the Confrontation Clause:IL Courts Respond to Crawford v. Washington
by Tom Kelly

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

Traveling Lawyer - Places to See Before You Die?
by Thomas McClow

KCBF Pro Bono Winner 2005 - Brad Swearingen

Feature Articles / February 2005

Climbing Mount Everest, or the Difficulty Trustees Face in Proving Ratification of Imprudent Investment Decisions
by James J. Eccleston

A Sound Foundation: Celebrating a First Birthday
by Paul J. Glaser

Are Circuit Courts Deprived of Jurisdiction After the Filing of a Notice of Appeal? - Part 3 of 3
by Larry Wechter

The Federal Common Law of Foreign Relations
by Joel Huotari

Feature Articles / January 2005

Avoiding Common Investor Problems
by James J. Eccleston

Controlling Precedent
by Paul J. Glaser

A Sound Foundation: Tell Me Again About How Lawyers Are Uncaring Slimebuckets
by Paul J. Glaser

Family Law Award Winner
by Lisa M. Nyuil

Roy Lasswell Stories
by Fred M. Morelli, Jr.

Are Circuit Courts Deprived of Jurisdiction After the Filing of a Notice of Appeal? - Part 2 of 3
by Larry Wechter

Red
by P. J. Gubbins

Protecting the Parent-Child Relationship: The Need for IL Courts to Extend Standing to Non-biological Parents in Regard to Violation Proceedings
by Desiree Sierens

Feature Articles / December 2004

Judicial Profile: Judge Donald C. Hudson
by Paul J. Glaser

Doing What You Love to Do
by Larry Wechter

An Overview of Medical Records
by Stephen L. Hicks

Are Circuit Courts Deprived of Jurisdiction After the Filing of a Notice of Appeal? - Part 1 of 3
by Larry Wechter

NASD Advise How to Understand Stock Analyst Recommendations
by James J. Eccleston

John Doe Indictments in Illinois: The Efficacy of Toiling the Statute of Limitations in Sexual Assult Cases
by Brigid Reilly

Feature Articles / November 2004

KCBA Distinguished Service Award Recipient, Paul J. Glaser
by Kevin Drendel

To Frye or Not to Frye: Expert Testimony in Taylor, Bolton, and Erbe
by Azhar J. Minhas

Post-Sentencing Motions in Criminal Cases (Part 2) or "I Thought I was Finished with this Client"
by Larry Wechter

Beware of Brokerage Firm Mortgages
by James J. Eccleston

KCBA Receives Luminary Award
by Gregory W. Hoskins

People v. Hummel and the Recent "Single Course of Conduct" Conflict in Illinois
by Michael Delcomyn

Feature Articles / October 2004

*Circuit Judge: Shari D. Goggin-Ward
Democratic Candidate

*Circuit Judge: Robert Spence
Republican Candidate

*State's Attorney: John Barsanti
Republican Candidate

*State's Attorney: Renee' Robinson
Democratic Candidate

Recklessness Versus Negligence or When is a Traffic Accident a Crime
by Larry Wechter

An Overview of Medical Records
by Stephen L. Hicks

Investors Should Consult the Independent Stock Research Now Avaliable
by James J. Eccleston

The Amended Illinois Grandparent Visitation Statute - New and Improved
by Mark A. Harper, Ph.D.

Feature Articles / September 2004

Sister RoseMarie Lorentzen - KCBA's 2004 Liberty Bell Award Recipient
by Judy L. Hogan

Tim Reuland - KCBA's 2004 Community Service Award Recipient
by Judy L. Hogan

Constructive Discharge in the Context of a Sexual Harassment Claim
by Michael I. Leonard

Preparing to Effectively Cross-Examine an Expert Opinion Witness
by Stephen Hicks

ICAA: An Expansive View Violates Statutory Construction, Public Policy, and Encourages Lended Over-Reaching
by John Ruddy

The High Court Upholds the Pledge of Allegiance: Is Another Challenge Likely to Succeed?
by Kaycee Leifheit

Feature Articles / August 2004

Tour of London's Old Bailey Criminal Courts Buildings
by Chief Judge Philip L. DiMarzio

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Supreme Court
by Judge Gene L. Nottolini

How to Win with IDES Hearing on he Issue of Voluntary Quit
by Nancy E. Joerg

A Weekend in Washington, D.C. with the KCBA
by Gregory W. Hoskins

The Dancing Crab
by Crabbe de Morte

KCBA Supreme Court Admission Ceremony
by Gegory W. Hoskins

Feature Articles / July 2004

2004 - 2005 KCBA Officers & Directors

Lisa M. Nyuli, 2004-05 KCBA President
by Gregory W. Hoskins

Colorful Counsel - Roy Lasswell
by Larry Wechter

Illinois Appellate Court Rules, Second District
Effective July 1, 2004

Understanding the Roe of the Brokerage Firm Research Analyst
by James L. Eccleston

Feature Articles / June 2004

Law Day Mock Trials
by Paul J. Glaser

In Memory of Raymond Todd Brasel

Post-Sentencing Motions in Criminal Cases
by Larry Wechter

NASD Discusses Investor Protection Agenda
by James L. Eccleston

Elder Abuse: Protecting the Elderly from the Ones they Love
by Lynsey A. Crowell

The Making of a Lawyer
by Randle E. Johnson

Feature Articles / May 2004

A Few Words of Advice to Recently Admitted Lawyers
by Honorable Alfred Y. Kirklsnd, Sr.

KCBA Memorial Service - Honored Colleagues

William P. Brady: Recent Judicial Appointment
by Larry Wechter

The New "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act" Protecting the Men and Women Who Protect You
by 1st Lt. Carlo D. Colosimo

Groh v. Ramirez and the Fourth Amendment: Is Balancing the True Explanation?
by Michael Delcomyn

More Protection for Customers Who Have Claims and Awards Against Brokerage Firms
by James J. Eccleston

Feature Articles / April 2004

What Constitutes "Reasonable Accommodation" Under the ADA?
by Michael I. Leonard

The Impact of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act on Law Firms
by Rachel Hess

When May a Motorist Communicate with an Attorney Prior to Being Requested to Submit to a Breathalyzer Test in Illinois?
by Kerry A. Bute

Tips on Appellate Court Motion Practice
by Robert J. Mangan

Feature Articles / March 2004

The Lawyer's Resources for Tax Research
by Stephen L. Hicks

In Defense of White, Gonzalez, and a Citizen's Right to be Free from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
by Jennifer W. Stock

Are Lawyers a Joke?
by John E. Juergensmeyer

Alison V. v. Westcott: Does One Date Constitute a Dating Relationship for the Purposes of Obtaining an Order of Protection?
by Meeghan N. Lee

Civil Practice Do's and Don'ts: Lessons from Recent Cases
by Patrick M. Flaherty

Feature Articles / February 2004

Children's Waiting Room Muralist
by Paul J. Glaser

NASD Caution Regarding Free-based Brokerage Accounts may be the Start of the Next Wall Street Debacle
by James J. Eccleston

People v. Edwards: "Once More Unto the Breach" Created by Omitted Jury Instructions
by Michael I. Leonard

Feature Articles / January 2004

A Trial Lawyer's Primer on the Tax Process
by Stephen L. Hicks

What is a Patent?
by Matthew R.P. Perrone, Jr.

Stipulated Bench Trials Preserve the Right of Appeal
by Larry Wechter

Paralegal Program Needs Your Input on Law Office Technology
by Laurel Vietzin

Between the Means and the End
by Amy M. Miller


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