COMPLETE INDEX TO COMPANY NEWSLETTERS
JOSEPH M. LUCAS & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW

ARTICLES BY DATE

2008
Winter 2008Winter, 2008
Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living WillWinter, 2008
Vacation Home Tax TreatmentWinter, 2008
A Sign Does Not An Employee MakeWinter, 2008
Illinois Courts Increase Warranty ProtectionsWinter, 2008
Good Guys Finish FirstWinter, 2008
Small Business--Maintaining a Safe WorkplaceWinter, 2008

2007
Clinics Can Enforce Noncompetition AgreementsSpring, 2007
What Is a Trust?Spring, 2007
Whistleblower Collects $3.7 MillionSpring, 2007
Wrongful Death and Survival: If the Worst HappensSpring, 2007
Know Your Rights As a PatientSpring, 2007
Real Property Disclosure ActSummer, 2007
Limited Liability Companies in IllinoisSummer, 2007
Student Can Sue Youth Center for Crippling InjuriesSummer, 2007
Beware of Fake ChecksSummer, 2007
The Internet is a One-Way StreetSummer, 2007
Liability for Dog BitesFall, 2007
Doing Business on the Web-Clickwrap AgreementsFall, 2007
Tax Consequences of Selling CollectiblesFall, 2007
Arbitration? Better Tell Them FirstFall, 2007
Nursing Home RegulationFall, 2007

2006
Social Security Number Verification For EmployersSpring, 2006
What Happens If You Slip And Fall On Someone Else's Property?Spring, 2006
Practice Candle SafetySpring, 2006
New 401(k) Investment OptionSpring, 2006
Where To Sue? Websites Can Affect JurisdictionSpring, 2006
David Beats GoliathSummer, 2006
Bank Cannot Sue For Title Insurer's NegligenceSummer, 2006
"Just Say No" To... Unsolicited Credit Card OffersSummer, 2006
The Nuts And Bolts Of Divorce Law In IllinoisSummer, 2006
ADA Protects Employees With CancerSummer, 2006
Landlord Can Be Liable For RapeFall, 2006
Do You Have Residences In More Than One State?Fall, 2006
Financial Planning For A DisasterFall, 2006
Warranty Limitations Do Not Always ApplyFall, 2006
Preventable Mistakes In Nursing HomesFall, 2006
The Benefits Of Having A WillFall, 2006
Clothes Dryer FiresWinter, 2006
Insurance Company Not Liable For Diminished ValueWinter, 2006
Employee Or Independent Contractor?Winter, 2006
Understaffed Nursing Home Leads To Patient's DeathWinter, 2006
Roth IRA ConversionsWinter, 2006
Buying Or Selling Your Home? Get An AttorneyWinter, 2006

2005
When Dogs AttackSpring, 2005
Minimize Your Risk Of Identity TheftSpring, 2005
The Power Of AttorneySpring, 2005
Child Labor Laws In IllinoisSpring, 2005
FDIC Insurance For Revocable TrustsSummer, 2005
Home Repair And RemodelingSummer, 2005
Oscar Wilde And Copyright LawSummer, 2005
Nursing Home Abuse and NeglectSummer, 2005
Organ Donation in IllinoisSummer, 2005
Self Storage Facilities In IllinoisFall, 2005
Ties That BindFall, 2005
Safeguards For Electronic BankingFall, 2005
Automobile Insurance BasicsFall, 2005
Retirement Guide For Small BusinessesFall, 2005
Construction Zone!Winter, 2005
Junk Fax Protection ActWinter, 2005
Faqs About LeasesWinter, 2005
Informed Consent For Medical ProceduresWinter, 2005
Careful! New Rule Affects The Disposal Of Consumer Credit InformationWinter, 2005
Are You Legally Liable For Serving Alcohol To Guests?Winter, 2005
Steer Clear Of Big RigsWinter, 2005
New Banking Rules Affect Checking AccountsWinter, 2005
Withdrawal Rules For Inherited IRAsWinter, 2005
Destruction Of EvidenceWinter, 2005
Naming a Guardian for your ChildrenWinter, 2005

2004
They Said ItSpring, 2004
Case By CaseSpring, 2004
Review Your Credit ReportSpring, 2004
Solo 401(K) Retirement PlansSpring, 2004
Insurance Company Bad FaithSpring, 2004
Be Careful With Joint Bank AccountsSpring, 2004
Legal Adulthood: The Benefits And Consequences Of Turning 18Summer, 2004
Umbrella Insurance PoliciesSummer, 2004
Innocent Spouse ReliefSummer, 2004
Basics Of Workers' Compensation In IllinoisSummer, 2004
Family Law UpdateSummer, 2004
What is Title Insurance?Fall, 2004
To Err is Human: Prescription Drug ErrorsFall, 2004
Statutes Of Limitations And Statutes Of ReposeFall, 2004
Court Approves Zero ToleranceFall, 2004
Buy-Sell Agreements for Small BusinessesFall, 2004
Motorcycle Crashes Can Be DeadlyWinter, 2004
Governmental ImmunityWinter, 2004
Snow And Ice RemovalWinter, 2004
Highlights Of The New Federal Tax ActWinter, 2004
Mortgage Companies And Good-Faith DealingWinter, 2004

2003
Courts Begin Putting the Brakes on TakingsSpring, 2003
Restaurant Owes Patrons a Duty of CareSpring, 2003
Online BankingSpring, 2003
Do you need a Will?Spring, 2003
ADA and Small BusinessesSpring, 2003
Rocket Jumping is Obviously DangerousSummer, 2003
Medical MalpracticeSummer, 2003
Home (Sweet?) HomeSummer, 2003
Hang Up and DriveSummer, 2003
Federal Advertising Guidelines for BusinessesSummer, 2003
Make Sure to Save a Defective ProductWinter, 2003
"NATURAL" Does Not Always Mean HealthyWinter, 2003
The Economic Loss RuleWinter, 2003
Bankruptcy FAQSWinter, 2003
Tax Credits for Historic PreservationWinter, 2003
Is it time for an Estate Planning Checkup?Winter, 2003

2002
Prevent BurglarySummer, 2002
Wrongful Death and Survival: If the Worst HappensSummer, 2002
Real Estate and Restrictive CovenantsSummer, 2002
Beware of Dog!Summer, 2002
Fair Labor Standards ActSummer, 2002
After an Automobile AccidentFall, 2002
Workers' Compensation - Heart Attacks May be CoveredFall, 2002
Freelancers' Articles are not FreeFall, 2002
Life Insurance: Do you Know the Details of Your Policy?Fall, 2002
What is Marital Property?Fall, 2002
Automobile Insurance in IllinoisWinter, 2002
Injured by a TrainWinter, 2002
Household ChemicalsWinter, 2002

2001
Have you Been Injured by a Defective Product?Spring, 2001
HMO's and the LawSpring, 2001
Legal Liability of ParamedicsSpring, 2001
Home Repair and RemodelingSpring, 2001
Personal BankruptcySpring, 2001
Pharmacists' Liability for Drug AllergiesSummer, 2001
A Picture is WorthSummer, 2001
FAQ's About LeasesSummer, 2001
Organ Donation in IllinoisSummer, 2001
Adoption Law in IllinoisSummer, 2001
Home is Where the Business IsSummer, 2001
Federal Tax ReliefFall, 2001
Slumlords BewareFall, 2001
Basics of Workers' Compensation in IllinoisFall, 2001
Guard Against Identity TheftFall, 2001
Nursing Home Abuse and NeglectFall, 2001
Are you Legally Liable for Serving Alcohol to Guests?Winter, 2001
The Power of AttorneyWinter, 2001
Employee or Independent Contractor?Winter, 2001
Informed Consent for Medical ProceduresWinter, 2001
Bank Accounts for ChildrenWinter, 2001
What is Intellectual Property?Winter, 2001
Condominium DisclosuresWinter, 2001
Grandparent Visitation RightsWinter, 2001

2000
Snow and Ice RemovalSpring, 2000
HMO LiabilitySpring, 2000
What is Title Insurance?Spring, 2000
Child Custody - Removal of a Child Out of StateSpring, 2000
Employment Law - WhistleblowersSpring, 2000
Sexual Harassment in SchoolsSummer, 2000
Buy-Sell Agreements for Family-Owned BusinessesSummer, 2000
Injuries in the Course of EmploymentSummer, 2000
Alternative Dispute ResolutionSummer, 2000
Protecting the ElderlySummer, 2000
Uninsured Motorist CoverageFall, 2000
Statute of Limitation and Statute of ReposeFall, 2000
Real Estate Security InstrumentsFall, 2000
Naming a Guardian for your ChildrenFall, 2000
Noncompetition ClausesFall, 2000
Real Estate - Water Front PropertyWinter, 2000
Liability of Property OwnersWinter, 2000
What Happens if You Die Without a Will?Winter, 2000
Illinois Takes Action Against Guns in SchoolsWinter, 2000
E-Mail Communications at WorkWinter, 2000

1999
Life Insurance - Do you know the Details of your Policy?Spring, 1999
Personal Injury - Immunity of MunicipalitiesSpring, 1999
Credit Card Debt - No Privacy at HomeSpring, 1999
Elder Law - Nursing Home Resident RightsSpring, 1999
Garnishment of Wages in IllinoisSpring, 1999
What is Medical Malpractice?Fall, 1999
Automobile InsuranceFall, 1999
What Happens When the Government Condemns Land?Fall, 1999
Child Labor Laws in IllinoisFall, 1999
Self-Storage FacilitiesWinter, 1999
Real Estate - Restrictive CovenantsWinter, 1999
Lawsuits by ChildrenWinter, 1999
Marital PropertyWinter, 1999
Employment Law - Sexual Harassment by SupervisorsWinter, 1999

1998
Limited Liability CompaniesSpring, 1998
Employment Law - Credit Checks on Job ApplicantsSpring, 1998
Real Estate - New and Improved Disclosure ActSpring, 1998
Estate Planning - Real Property Ownership InterestSpring, 1998
New Rules for the RoadSpring, 1998
Make Sure to Save a Defective ProductSummer, 1998
Beware of DogSummer, 1998
Living Will and Health Care Power of AttorneySummer, 1998
Child SupportSummer, 1998
Business Brokers Denied FeesSummer, 1998
Consumer Protection in IllinoisFall, 1998
Automobile LeasingFall, 1998
Real Estate - Mortgage Escrow AccountsFall, 1998
What is Worker's Compensation?Fall, 1998
Organ Donation in IllinoisWinter, 1998
Automobile Insurance - CoverageWinter, 1998
Tort Reform OverruledWinter, 1998
Use Taxes on Out-Of-State PurchasesWinter, 1998
Joint Bank AccountsWinter, 1998

1997
Employment - Employees May Sue for Retaliatory FiringFall, 1997
Child Tax CreditFall, 1997
Real Estate - Home Additions & Warranty of HabitabilityFall, 1997
Consumer Update - Liability for Installment LoansFall, 1997
Do you need a Will?Fall, 1997
Drunk Driving - Sleeping It Off - Is Still DUIFall, 1997

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