CBA Record

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CBA RECORD

November 2015 • Volume 29, Number 7

6 President’s Page

INSIDE THIS ISSUE 26 Interlocutory Appeals in the Illinois Reviewing Courts By J. Timothy Eaton 32 The Ups and Downs of Defining Reasonable Doubt By Raymond J. McKoski

Supercharge your Career and Leadership Skills Through Committee Service

10 CBANews 18 Chicago Bar Foundation Report 22 Murphy’s Law 44 Legal Ethics By John Levin 46 LPMT Bits & Bytes By Catherine Sanders Reach

YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION

36 Help End Distracted Driving By Matthew A. Passen, YLS Chair

38 Ridesharing Risks: Drivers and Passengers Take on Uber By Corinne C. Miller

42 Pro Files: Steven M. Elrod

By Jonathan B. Amarilio and Trisha M. Rich

On the Cover This month’s cover celebrates the 92nd Annual Christmas Spirits musical, A Christmas Quarrel. The cover was created by Bar Show cast member Larry Aaronson. The Bar Show will be held December 2-6 at DePaul University’s Merle Reskin Theatre.

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