Practice resources

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Lawyer manuals Resources
A guide to Illinois civil appellate procedure
A guidebook explaining how to appeal a court decision in Illinois. Not for criminal appeals.
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Additional definitions for IDEA and special education
Additional definitions for IDEA and special education
Lawyer Manuals
After plenary order is in effect
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers what happens after a plenary OP is in effect, like how it can be terminated or modified.
Applicable substantive law for warranties
Information about a client's rights to have a vehicle defect fixed, recover damages, or cancel the sale.
Lawyer Manuals
Auto accidents
Legal claims, defenses, and working with insurance companies for auto accidents.
Lawyer Manuals
Basic disclosure provisions for written warranties
Basic disclosure provisions for written warranties
Lawyer Manuals
Cancellation of the sale of cars or trucks
Cancellation of the sale
Lawyer Manuals
Children's law and Illinois Parentage Act
Gives information about Children's law and the Illinois Parentage Act.
Lawyer Manuals
Claimant's rights to unemployment benefits
Guide to issues on determining eligibility and helping a claimant obtain unemployment insurance benefits in Illinois.
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Common Law Fraud and the Odometer Act
Gives information about Common Law Fraud and the Odometer Act.
Lawyer Manuals
Common law implied warranties on cars and trucks
Common law implied warranties on cars and trucks
Lawyer Manuals
Common problems, concerns, and terminology in special education
Common problems, concerns, and terminology in special education
Lawyer Manuals
Conditions for remedy under IL New Buyer Act
Conditions for remedy
Lawyer Manuals
Deceptive Trade Practices under the UDTPA and FTC
Gives information about deceptive trade practices under the UDTPA and FTC Act.
Lawyer Manuals
Discipline procedures for special education
Discipline procedures for special education
Lawyer Manuals
Divorce and parental responsibilities
Information on dissolution, divorce, common-law marriage, separation, child support, custody, and visitation.
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