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Articles on ARDC

ARDC Intermediary Program By Hon. James M. Radcliffe, (ret.) Intellectual Property, September 2023 An overview of the ARDC's Intermediary Program.
ARDC Intermediary Program By Hon. James M. Radcliffe, (ret.) Alternative Dispute Resolution, January 2023 An overview of the ARDC's Intermediary Program.
ARDC Intermediary Program By Hon. James M. Radcliffe, (ret.) Human and Civil Rights, December 2022 An overview of the ARDC's Intermediary Program.
ARDC Intermediary Program By Hon. James M. Radcliffe, (ret.) General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2022 An overview of the ARDC's Intermediary Program.
2020 Annual ARDC Report: A Brief Review By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, December 2021 Highlights from the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission's annual report.
Retirement & Registering for the Practice of Law By Timothy J. Howard Senior Lawyers, October 2021 An overview of the registration options retired attorneys have with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.
Illinois ARDC Statement on Racism Bench and Bar, July 2020 A statement from the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission regarding its commitment to addressing injustice.
Activities of the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission By David F. Rolewick Business and Securities Law, June 2020 A look at the work the Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission is currently doing.
The ARDC’s proactive program for better practice management By Deane B. Brown Bench and Bar, February 2018 In accordance with the January 2017 amendments to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 756(e), effective January 1, 2018, Illinois became the first state in the country to adopt a mandatory program for all lawyers in private practice who do not maintain legal malpractice insurance, in order to register for 2019.
Registration – An important function of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission By Carl R. Draper General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2016 Are you aware of the possible consequences of not completing your ARDC registration by December 31st?
ARDC thoughts By John R. Cesario Senior Lawyers, February 2014 A look at trends regarding aging in the legal profession, and things senior lawyers should do to prepare for a sudden illness or disability.
Don’t check your common sense at the door By Hon. E. Kenneth Wright, Jr. Bench and Bar, June 2012 Some examples of ARDC cases where, at first glance, an attorney's shortcut or omission seemed negligible, but very quickly turned into a serious infraction. 
ARDC hearing board recommends overturning disciplinary action charged against family law attorney By Maxine Weiss Kunz Family Law, January 2012 The Review Board ultimately recommended that the Hearing Board’s findings of misconduct against Rantis be reversed and that the charges against him be dismissed in their entirety.
Chair’s column By John T. Phipps General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, May 2002 If memory serves me correctly, the annual attorney's registration fee we pay was to help offset the cost of the Attorneys Registration and Disciplinary Commission.

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