CBA Record November-December 2023

CBA RECORD CONTENTS

November/December 2023 • Volume 37, Number 6

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Editor’s Briefcase Looking Back and to the Future by Justice Michael B. Hyman President’s Page Putting Gratitude in Action by Ray J. Koenig III

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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V oter Information in Judicial Elections: It’s a New World By Albert Klumpp S uppression of Expression: Limits on Free Speech? By Lynn Semptimphelter Kopon Liability for Violating the Illinois Biometric Privacy Law: The White Castle Stands By Judge James E. Snyder (ret.) C BA 150th Anniversary Celebration: The Middle Years, 1924-1949 By Daniel Cotter C BA 150th Anniversary Celebration: A Look at Our Legislative History By Larry Suffredin

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CBA News

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12 Chicago Bar

Foundation Report

14 The Pulse

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44 L PMT Bits & Bytes

Soft Skills: Tough to Master by Anne Haag

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46 History Will Judge History: Truth or Tale? by Nina Fain 48 Summary Judgments Stealing Justice by Larry Axelrood

YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION

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C elebrating Our Legal Role Models and Mentors By Martin D. Gould

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D emystifying Asbestos Litigation: A Primer for Illinois Attorneys By Andre Hunter, Jr .

Reviewed by Daniel Cotter

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Admissibility of Rebuttal Evidence By Elaina M. Stevens

50 Practical Ethics

New ABA Opinion Strikes at Improper Witness Coaching by Trisha Rich

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E state Planning for Clients with Alzheimer’s By Hannah Werner

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About the Cover: The issue’s cover was created by Larry H. Aaronson, a partner with McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP, and a long-time Bar Show cast member. Thank you, Larry!