On April 23, 2025, Ronald L. Hanna was appointed as United States Magistrate Judge upon the recommendation of a duly appointed Merit Selection Panel and with the concurrence of the District Judges of the Court. Judge Hanna fills the seat recently vacated by now District Judge Jonathan E. Hawley.
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April 22, 2025 | Practice News
The Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC), the administrative agency that regulates Illinois lawyers, has filed its year 2024 Annual Report with the Supreme Court of Illinois. The report was released to the public on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, on the ARDC website.
View the summary of the Annual Report entitled Highlights of the 2024 Annual Report.
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April 22, 2025 | Practice News
An organization’s internal investigation can be stressful for all involved. Notwithstanding an employee’s desire to be helpful and cooperative, questioning by the organization’s lawyer is likely viewed with some trepidation, acknowledges Charles J. Northrup in his ethics column, “Clear and Unambiguous Duty” in the April Illinois Bar Journal. Let’s face it, Northrup continues, when lawyers come asking questions, it means (sometimes) there is a problem.
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April 18, 2025 | Practice News
Justice Mary K. O’Brien and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Associate Judge Michelle A. Vescogni as an At-Large Circuit Judge for the 13th Judicial Circuit.
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April 16, 2025 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today amendments to M.R. Order 29741 which will eliminate filing and appearance fees in minor guardianship cases and appearance fees in small claim cases. The amended rules are effective October 1, 2025.
“The Illinois Supreme Court is always looking to remove barriers to access to justice in our state,” Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis said. “Removing and simplifying fees and processes for underrepresented litigants helps ensure they are able to have their voices heard in court.”
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April 14, 2025 | Practice News
Left unchecked, an overflowing email inbox leads to an inbox overflowing with spam, an increased risk of phishing attacks, and an overall loss of control over your personal information. Fortunately, you can clean up your digital footprint. Not only is it possible, it might even be easier than you think.
Read the April Illinois Bar Journal’s Pointers From Practice HQ column, “Cleaning Up Your Digital Footprint,” for tips to spring clean your digital mess.
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April 9, 2025 | Practice News
Leading appellate attorney reviews the Illinois Supreme Court opinion handed down Wednesday, April 9.
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April 7, 2025 | Practice News
Short of involving the criminal justice system, which most agree is ill-suited to the task, Illinois law possesses very few tools for responding to mental health crises, writes Austin R. Carlson in his April Illinois Bar Journal article, “Involuntary Commitments in Illinois.” One reason is that individuals who otherwise have the power to make healthcare decisions for a prospective patient may not consent to inpatient admission on their behalf.
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April 3, 2025 | Practice News
Leading appellate attorney reviews the Illinois Supreme Court opinion handed down Thursday, April 3.
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April 1, 2025 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Executive Committee on the Practice of Law (Executive Committee) announced today the adoption of three proposals to amend and create new rules that will impact the practice of law and help to address unmet legal needs in Illinois.
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