The Illinois Supreme Court and the Civic Federation today announced the results of a report on the elimination of cash bail and the effect it will have on counties throughout Illinois.
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September 13, 2021 | Practice News
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September 9, 2021 | Practice News
The names of 22 new associate judges, selected in a vote of Cook County Circuit Court judges, were announced today by Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
Ballots listing the names of 44 finalists, chosen from 225 candidates, were distributed to 249 circuit judges. Ballots were due September 7, 2021.
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August 2, 2021 |
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Long-time ISBA member James M. Allen was born November 17, 1956 and grew up in Hoffman Estates. He passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 27, 2021. James was the beloved husband of Rosa C. Allen (nee Arrospide); loving father of Jessica R. Allen, James C. Allen and Jeffrey F. Allen; dear son of the late Marvin and Shirley (nee Weinstein) Allen.
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July 20, 2021 |
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Freeborn & Peters LLP welcomes Amanda C. Andrews, Jerome R. Crabtree, and Robert A. Sikorski to the firm’s Chicago office as attorneys in the Corporate Practice Group, with Amanda and Jerome also joining the firm’s Trust and Estates team.
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July 7, 2021 |
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Schiff Hardin LLP announced today the continued expansion of its Private Clients, Trusts and Estates Practice Group in New York and Chicago. Kevin Matz joins as a partner in New York, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in international and domestic trust and estate planning, and Kiran Uppal joins as counsel in Chicago.
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July 7, 2021 |
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Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli welcomes well-known Chicago real estate attorney Kimberlie Pearlman as shareholder in the firm’s Chicago office. Pearlman joins the firm’s rapidly-growing national Real Estate Practice, bringing tangible general counsel and development experience, including over a decade as real estate associate and partner with DLA Piper.
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July 1, 2021 | ISBA News
The ISBA offices will be closed for the holiday on Monday, July 5. They will reopen on Tuesday, July 6. During this time, members can expect the following:
- E-Clips will not be delivered on Monday, July 5.
All business and e-newsletter distribution will resume as usual on Tuesday, July 6.
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June 30, 2021 |
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Richard L. "Dick" Hutchison, 1938-2021, passed away peacefully at his home on June 25, 2021 with his wife, Joan, at his side.
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June 18, 2021 |
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Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices has announced that it is opening a new law office in St. Charles, Illinois. The new office is located at 555 S Randall Rd., Suite #101, just north of Delnor Hospital and near the Kane County Fairgrounds. It is conveniently located close to the Kane County Judicial Center.
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June 18, 2021 |
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Attorney Tricia Goostree is pleased to announce that Attorney Alyssa D. Smith has joined Goostree Law Group, P.C. as an associate attorney. With Alyssa’s dedication to helping families during some of the most difficult times of their lives, she will provide valuable help for the firm’s clients as they address concerns related to family law.