This Month's Issue
Features
A real-life adventure
In his book, “To Fight For My Country, Sir!” Donald E. Casey describes what it felt like to be imprisoned at “The Great Escape” prison camp and later removed to possible starvation and death at the Moosburg, Germany, POW camp in Bavaria.
Profile: A quiet fighter
Although Leonard C. Goodman has been a criminal defense attorney for 19 years, few people outside of the criminal bar have likely heard of him.
Columns
Solo View by Tanya Witt
3L and the City by Brendon Stark
Clifford’s Notes by Robert A. Clifford
Ethics by Thomas McGarry and Thomas Sukowicz
Info Tech Law by Alan S. Wernick
Opening Statement by Julian Frazin
Counsel’s Table by Michael Philippi
Special Sections
Alternative Dispute Resolution Guide 2010
The 2010 Midwest Alternative Dispute Resolution Guide is a unique annual reference guide to attorney neutrals practicing in the Midwest. Mediators from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin are represented here along with business reports that will increase your awareness of the benefits of mediation.
Law Bulletin Publishing Company is proud to present the 2009 edition of Women in Law. Women in Law is designed to recognize and promote female leadership throughout the legal profession. These leaders are necessary in today’s business world. Their successes and contributions help build that extends beyond the legal arena.
Chicago Lawyer Holiday Guide 2009
Visit our Chicago Lawyer Holiday Guide for great gift ideas and places to go! The holidays were never happier than by following our Holiday Guide.
40 Under 40 Turns 10! It has been 10 years since Law Bulletin Publishing Company published its first 40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to watch. The members of the 40 Under Forty Committee received more than 1000 nominations this year from around the globe promoting the state’s up and coming lawyers.
Midwest Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Guidebook - Fall 2009
The Midwest Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Guidebook, Fall 2009 is the only resource of its kind in the Midwest. It lists hundreds of CLE courses by date, subject and provider.
Illinois Jury Verdicts is produced through the combined efforts of the Cook County Jury Verdict Reporter, a division of the Law Bulletin Publishing Company and the legal advertising sales staff of the Law Bulletin Publishing Company. Illinois Jury Verdicts is one of the Law Bulletin’s custom tailored legal publications.
This year’s Legal Technology Update 2009, a special supplement to the Chicago Lawyer and Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, focuses on responses to the 2nd annual eDiscovery survey of Illinois attorneys. Several articles cover new eDiscovery methods and practical ways to cut costs.
In his book, “To Fight For My Country, Sir!” Donald E. Casey describes what it felt like to be imprisoned at “The Great Escape” prison camp and later removed to possible starvation and death at the Moosburg, Germany, POW camp in Bavaria.
Although Leonard C. Goodman has been a criminal defense attorney for 19 years, few people outside of the criminal bar have likely heard of him.
This is not universal and doesn’t apply to everyone, but the ABA article said there is a gap in terms of dressing sharply and my generation is winning.
While alternative fee arrangements are nothing new, especially to solo attorneys, interest in AFAs has dramatically increased. In the current economic climate, providing financial certainty and value to a client is more important than ever.
One of the many important differences in outsourcing for information technology services is that it involves a highly technical multidisciplinary undertaking concerning not only multiple business constructs and technologies, but also multidisciplinary legal issues.
The 2010 Midwest Alternative Dispute Resolution Guide is a unique annual reference guide to attorney neutrals practicing in the Midwest.
The health-care practice has undergone many evolutions. Doug Swill of Drinker Biddle & Reath shares his insights into the practice, how it has changed and why it’s a flourishing area for Chicago lawyers.
Around the Water Cooler
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