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Articles in August, 2007 issue of Illinois Bar Journal

• Service to the bar: you get more than you give: by serving in organizations like the ISBA, we renew the idealism and sense of purpose that drew us to the profession in the first place
  by Joseph G. Bisceglia
• Mental suffering now compensable in wrongful death cases: Illinois becomes the 24th state to allow wrongful-death plaintiffs to recover for their grief, sorrow, and mental suffering at the loss of their loved one
  by Helen W. Gunnarsson
• Bill would make involuntary commitment easier: but critics of the legislation say lack of resources, not a too-high commitment standard, is the problem with Illinois' mental health system
  by Helen W. Gunnarsson
• Initial consultations - satisfaction or your money back? Should lawyers provide free consultations to prospective clients? Discounts to new clients? Refunds of a consult fee to clients who ask for one? ISBA lawyers offer their opinions
  by Helen W. Gunnarsson
• Employers win pay-disparity case in Supreme Court: in Ledbetter, the Supreme Court rules that Title VII's filing deadline bars employment discrimination claims based on decisions that occurred outside the limitations period, even if the employee's current
  by Helen W. Gunnarsson
• 2007 spring session roundup: this year's legislative session produced a dramatic overhaul of DUI law, an amendment to the Wrongful Death Act allowing compensation for grief and sorrow, and much more. Here's a recap, organized by practice area
  by Jim Covington
• Animal law comes into its own: as Americans place more value - monetarily and otherwise - on pets, the importance of animal law is growing. Here's an Illinois-focused look at this emerging
  by Helen W. Gunnarsson
• The impact of Melena v. Anheuser-Busch on mandatory arbitration agreements in employment contracts
  by Andrew N. Harris
• Termite traps for homebuyers: termites are a very real, and frequently overlooked, issue in buying a home. Simply getting an inspection may not give your clients any protection. Here are steps you can take to protect them
  by Terry Sharp
• An overview of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation: attorneys representing doctors, dentists and other licensees before the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation must know the policies and procedures of
  by Michael V. Favia
• Using certified fraud examiners and motions to compel disclosure in white-collar criminal defense: expert help and skillful motion drafting can help defense counsel respond to prosecution "document dumping" in complex criminal fraud cases
  by Frank S. Perri
• If the gloves don't fit, you didn't check your evidence: physical evidence can have a huge impact on jurors. Just make sure you know whether it will help or hurt your client
  by Ron Spears
• What's great about GRATs? Here's a look at how and why estate planners use grantor retained annuity trusts and what impact a new treasury department proposal might have on GRATs
  by David A. Berek
• Are you a client-savvy counselor? Sometimes the best client is the one you turn away
  by Karen Erger
• New DUI bill replaces JDPs with "monitoring device driving permits": a major overhaul of DUI law doubles the summary-suspension period and requires offenders to submit to alcohol monitoring devices in return for driving permits. Critics charge t
  by Helen W. Gunnarsson