The Journal of the DuPage County Bar Association

Home

President's Page

Editor's Page

What's Inside

Blogs & Letters

Photo Galleries

Advertising

Subscriptions

Back Issues

Vol 23 (2010-11)

Vol 22 (2009-10)

Vol 21 (2008-09)

Vol 20 (2007-08)

Vol. 19 (2006-07)

Vol. 18 (2005-06)

Vol. 17 (2004-05)

Vol. 16 (2003-04)

Vol. 15 (2002-03)

Vol. 14 (2001-02)

Vol. 13 (2000-01)

Vol. 12 (1999-00)

Vol. 11 (1998-99)

Vol. 10 (1997-98)

Vol. 9 (1996-97)

Submissions

Author's Agreement

Publication Schedule

Author MCLE Credit

Vol. 13 (2000-01)


DCBA Brief - September 2000
September 2000

Articles:
Pegram v. Herdrich - The Supreme Court HMO Case While the Supreme Court Allowed the HMOs to Win a Battle, It May Have Set Them Up to Lose the War By Thomas L. Knight

Setting Child Support in Uncertain Situations By Joel D. Arnold

A Place to Send Your Indigent Child Support Cases By Anthony F. Mannina

Textbook Examples of Defenses to Title VII Employment Harassment Cases By Jeffrey A. Tullis

Phrases to Avoid: Unlearning Bad Habits By Raymond P. Ward

The DuPage County Court-Ordered Mediation Program: Four Year Review By Hon. Robert K. Kilander, Circuit Judge




DCBA Brief - October 2000
October 2000

Articles:
Confessions of an Internet Tyro By Marti J. Sladek

Insurance Coverage: Not the Last Word on Tenders of Defense By Nick Alexander

Single Subject Rule Challenges: A Compendium By Stephen W. Baker

The Processing of a Potential Juror By Ellen J. Rindal




DCBA Brief - November 2000
November 2000

Articles:
Suing States Under Federal Employment Discrimination Laws By Sharmila Roy

Post Sale Duty to Warn: The State of Illinois Law and the Third Restatement of Torts (Product Liability) By James P. Marsh and Alison J. Lezak

Case Summary: People v. Stacey By Thomas D. Arado




DCBA Brief - December 2000
December 2000

Articles:
Bob Thomas— A New Voice on the Illinois Supreme Court By G. Christopher Slick

EMTALA: Understanding Its Scope in Illinois By Nicole E. Eitmann

The Right to Counsel in Proceedings to Terminate Parental Rights By John Schmidt

The Law’s Atomic Bomb: Preliminary Injunctive Relief  By Aaron H. Reinke

Your Client Has Been Indicated For Child Abuse - Now What By Judy L. Hogan

The Role of the Attorney Client Privilege, The Work Product Doctrine, and the Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination in Corporate Counsel’s Response to a Federal Grand Jury Subpoena By Aaron W. Rapier

NIU's Northern Exposure
The Ability of the Administrative Law Judge and the Human Rights Commission to Hear and Rule on Motions for a Directed Finding In Employment Discrimination Cases By Suzanne Svenson




DCBA Brief - January 2001
January 2001

Articles:
Counterpoint: Congress Did Properly Waive the States’ Sovereign Immunity in Enacting the ADA By William D. Goren

Emergency Injunctive Relief in Illinois By Michael D. McCormick

The Noncooperation Defense By Michael B. Levy

NIU's Northern Exposure
Lulay v. Lulay Paves the Way for Destroying the Visitation Rights of Grandparents in the State of Illinois By Matthew W. Jannusch




DCBA Brief - February 2001
February 2001

Articles:
A Look Back By Hon. Michael R. Galasso

The Possible Interjection of the New Spouse’s Finances Into Post-Decree Dissolution of Marriage Proceedings By Timothy M. Daw

Appealing Service Decisions Made by the Department of Children and Family Services and Its Private Provider Agencies By Judy L. Hogan

Juvenile Transfer Cases: Purposes, Problems and Strategy By Phyllis M. Devitt and Anthony V. Coco

Alternative Dispute Resolution in DuPage County By Judy L. Hogan and Marti J. Sladek

NIU's Northern Exposure
Lofton Case Brief By Paul Carpenter




DCBA Brief - March 2001
March 2001

Articles:
The Apprendi Problem: House Bill 1511’s Intent in the Face of Unclear Precedent and Disparate Case Law By Senator Dan Cronin and Peter G. Baroni

DUI Practice Implications Arising from the Newly Promulgated Illinois State Police Rules Concerning the Testing of Breath, Blood and Urine for Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Intoxicating Compounds By Roberta W. O’Leary

Other Crimes Evidence in Illinois By Scott Sinson




DCBA Brief - April 2001
April 2001

Articles:
Some Random But Important Thoughts On Client Relations By Timothy B. Newitt, Sr.

OSHA’s New Ergonomics Regulations...15 Minutes of Fame By Mark J. McAndrew and Alison J. Lezak

Caution: Minefield Ahead - You’re A Trustee!! By Lynda Keever

Accountant’s Privilege: Not All Its Cracked Up To Be By Richard M. Colombik

The French Legal System By Joy Stoddard

NIU's Northern Exposure
How Long is Too Long: Defining What is Undue Delay in Right to Speedy Trial Cases By Lisa M. Matich




DCBA Brief - May 2001
May 2001

Articles:
Substitution of Judge By Hon. Charles M. Travis

Seventh Circuit to Decide Whether Fee-Splitting Required Under Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act By Daniel A. Edelman

Landowners Beware: Duty of Care Equals Reasonable Foreseeable Harm By Daniel A. Edelman

What Constitutes Dissipation of Marital Assets? By Stephanie Bass and Neil Robin

Write the Right Order By Hon. Charles M. Travis




DCBA Brief - June 2001
June 2001

Articles:
Memories By Eddie Wollenberg

When To Elect A Remedy By Frederick E. Roth

A Defense Perspective: Expert Cross-Examination and the Sole Proximate Cause Defense By Alan J. Brinkmeier

Some Thoughts On Home Inspections By Harold I. Levine

A Condominium Association’s Ability To Impose Late Charges By Gabriella R. Comstock and Charles M. Keough

Environmental Nuisances By Frederick E. Roth

NIU's Northern Exposure
Momentary Crossing Of Center Line Held To Be “Reasonable Suspicion” For A Traffic Stop By Steven Brooks


____________________________________________________________

The DCBA BRIEF is the Journal of the DuPage County Bar Association (“DCBA”). Unless otherwise stated, all content herein is the property of the DCBA and may not be reprinted in whole or in part without the express written permission of the DCBA. © 2008 DCBA. Opinions and positions expressed in articles appearing in the DCBA BRIEF are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the DCBA or any of its members. Neither the author(s) nor the publisher is engaged, in this publication, in rendering legal or other professional advice and this publication is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. If you require legal or other expert advice, you should seek the services of a competent attorney or other professional. PUBLICATION GUIDELINES: All submitted materials must state the author’s surname and be signed by the author to be considered for publication. All submitted materials are subject to acceptance and editing by the Editorial Board of the DCBA BRIEF. Material submitted to the DCBA Brief for possible publication must confirm with the DCBA Brief’s Writers Guidelines (which are available at www. dcbabrief.org). ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION: Reprinted articles in the DCBA BRIEF’s format (with ads removed) are available for purchase. All advertising is subject to approval. Approval and acceptance of an advertisement does not constitute an endorsement or representation of any kind by the DCBA or any of its members as to the advertiser or the advertisement. CONTACT INFORMATION: All articles, comments, criticisms, and suggestions should be directed to Michael J. Davis, Springer Brown Covey Gaertner and Davis, mdavis@Springerbrown.com, 400 S. County Farm Rd., St. 330, Wheaton, Ill. 60187, Off. 630-510-0000, Fax 630-510-0004
Please send change of address notices and any subscription inquiries to: Glenda Berg Sharp, Executive Director, DuPage County Bar Association, 126 South County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187.

www.dcbabrief.org