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Quick Take on Illinois Supreme Court Opinion Issued Thursday, December 5, 2024

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The Bar News
Downstate judge's effort to shoot down Illinois' assault weapon ban put on hold pending appeal

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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago forensic testing lab accused of providing flawed results in marijuana DUI convictions

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ABC 7
Jurors hear Madigan ally McClain puzzling over political squabble hobbling Chinatown project: ‘There’s something fishy here'

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Chicago Sun-Times

The Bar News

Quick Takes on Illinois Supreme Court Opinions

A leading appellate attorney reviews the Illinois Supreme Court opinion handed down Thursday, December 5, 2024.

CLE & Events

LIVE WEB - Recent Amendments to the Illinois Power of Attorney Act: Unreasonable and Reasonable Refusal to Honor Property Powers
December 10 | Online
LIVE WEB - Advanced Word Styles
December 10 | Online
LIVE - 60 Artificial Intelligence Tips in 60 Minutes
December 13 | Chicago
LIVE WEB - Collecting Judgments & Bankruptcy Issues Series: Understanding the Issues That Can Arise During Judgment Enforcements
December 17 | Online
LIVE WEB - PowerPoint Power Hour
December 17 | Online

Featured CLE

Property Taxes in Chapter 13 Bankruptcies

December 18, 2024

Get the best practice tips you need to help your Chapter 13 debtor/creditor clients as they deal with delinquent property taxes with this informative online seminar.

Featured Event

Please join us for the 2024 Joint Midyear Meeting in downtown Chicago! This two-day event features excellent programming along with fun and exciting events, and opportunities to network with colleagues. We can’t wait to see you there!