General Practice Update 2012: Quincy Regional Event

March 9, 2012
8:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
7.50 MCLE hours, including 2.75 Professional Responsibility MCLE credit hours (PMCLE credit subject to approval)
Presented by Bench and Bar
Co-sponsored by General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm and Adams County Bar Association

Quincy
Quincy Country Club
2410 State Street
(map and directions)

Enhance your professional excellence by attending this full-day seminar that gives you the opportunity to update your knowledge in a number of general practice areas including search and seizure, estate planning, real estate law, employment law, juvenile justice, elder law, workers’ compensation, bankruptcy, sentencing, and much more. Topics include: changes and updates to the Supreme Court Rules; the new Illinois Rules of Evidence; and new developments in online research tools. A discussion on the various ethical and professional considerations that arise in this broad environment is also provided. General practice attorneys with all levels of practice experience will benefit from attending this informative seminar.
 
 
You Are Invited!
 
Complimentary Reception
One: Restaurant and Bar
600 Hampshire ∙ Quincy, Illinois
Thursday, March 8, 2012
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Adams County Bar Association President Lonnie R. Dunn, retired Eighth Circuit Judge Mark A. Schuering, James Hansen from Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell, LLP, and James Palmer from Scholz, Loos, Palmer, Siebers & Duesterhaus LLP in Quincy invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to network with other lawyers and to meet-and-mingle with ISBA President, John Locallo, as well as other leaders of the Illinois State Bar Association, including the ISBA Board of Governors. ISBA services and member benefits will be on display, including Fastcase online legal research provided free to all ISBA members, ISBA publications, online career resources, and the Ethics InfoLine. The complimentary reception is open to all attorneys in the area, regardless of attendence to the CLE seminar. Reservations are required.
Program Coordinators/Moderators:
James A. Hansen, Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell, LLP, Quincy
James L. Palmer, Scholz, Loos, Palmer, Siebers & Duesterhaus LLP, Quincy
Hon. Mark A. Schuering (Ret.), Eighth Judicial Circuit, Quincy
 
 
 
 

Agenda

8:15 – 8:30 a.m. Introductions and Welcome
Lonnie R. Dunn, President, Adams County Bar Association, Quincy
Michele M. Jochner, Law Clerk to Justice Charles E. Freeman, Illinois Supreme Court, Chicago, IL
John G. Locallo, ISBA President, Amari & Locallo, Chicago
James L. Palmer, Scholz, Loos, Palmer, Siebers & Duesterhaus LLP, Quincy
 
8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Estate Planning Update and Technology Issues
Michael A. Bickhaus, Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell, LLP, Quincy
Steven E. Siebers, Scholz, Loos, Palmer, Siebers & Duesterhaus LLP, Quincy
 
9:15 – 10:30 a.m. Update on Civil Practice and Technology Issues
James A. Hansen, Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell, LLP, Quincy
 
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break (beverages provided)
 
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Breakout Session I
A.) Search and Seizure Update
Hon. Scott H. Walden, 8th Judicial Circuit, Quincy
B.)   Employment Law Update and Technology Issues
Anthony B. Cameron, Law Offices of Anthony B. Cameron, Quincy
David G. Penn, Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell, LLP, Quincy
C.) Worker Compensation Update and Technology Issues
Jennifer A. Winking, Scholz, Loos, Palmer, Siebers & Duesterhaus LLP, Quincy
 
11:45 – 12:45 p.m. Lunch (provided)
  • Remarks on the Program, Committee, and Technology Issues
    Michele M. Jochner, Law Clerk to Justice Charles E. Freeman, Illinois Supreme Court, Chicago
12:45 – 1:45 p.m. Technology and Practice Overview*
John G. Locallo, ISBA President, Amari & Locallo, Chicago
 
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Breakout Session II
A.) Elder Law Update and Technology Issues
     William L. Siebers, Scholz, Loos, Palmer, Siebers & Duesterhaus LLP, Quincy
B.)   Real Estate Law Update and Technology Issues
      Ted M. Niemann, Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell, LLP, Quincy
 Natalie L. Oswald, Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell LLP, Quincy
C.) Juvenile Justice Law Update and Technology Issues
      Betsy Bier, Adams County Public Defender / Partner, Bier & Bier, Quincy
     Jamie L. Friye, Adams County Assistant State’s Attorney, Quincy
 
2:45 - 3:00 p.m. Break (refreshments provided)
 
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Professional Responsibility, Professionalism and Technology Update*
James Grogan, Deputy Administrator / Chief Counsel, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, Chicago
 
4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Mediation Best Practices – What Lawyers (and Judges) Need to Know*
H. Case Ellis, Law Office of H Case Ellis, Crystal Lake   
Hon. Mark A. Schuering (Ret.), Eighth Judicial Circuit, Quincy, Moderator
 
 
*Professional Responsibility MCLE credit subject to approval