Attorney David Holtermann discusses holding client funds in trust through an IOLTA account.
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March 10, 2016 |
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March 9, 2016 |
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If you only have 5-6 minutes to spare and want a lightning overview of the Fastcase service, take a look at the video below:
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March 9, 2016 |
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The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts announced Wednesday that the Eleventh Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Amy L. McFarland as associate judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
Ms. McFarland received her undergraduate degree in 1996 from Illinois State University and her Juris Doctor in 1999 from the University of Denver. Ms. McFarland is currently affiliated with Bloomington Legal Services.
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March 9, 2016 |
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Asked and Answered
By John W. Olmstead, MBA, Ph.D, CMC
Q. Our firm is an 18-attorney firm based in San Diego. We are considering hiring our first legal administrator and have interviewed several candidates and have narrowed our search down to two candidates. One candidate has a strong financial background and has worked as a director of administration in several very large firms - 200 plus attorneys. The other candidate has a strong HR background, a weaker financial background, and has worked as a firm administrator in two different law firms - a 30 attorney firm and a 20 attorney firm. We like both candidates. Which candidate would you lean toward?
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March 8, 2016 |
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The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is accepting applications from all qualified applicants for the position of Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Illinois headquartered at East St. Louis. The appointment is for four years at a current salary of $160,300.
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March 2, 2016 |
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Chief Justice Rita B. Garman and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Quincy attorney Amy C. Lannerd as a Circuit Judge in the Eighth Judicial Circuit.
Ms. Lannerd was appointed Wednesday to fill the at-large vacancy created by the retirement of Judge William O. Mays, Jr. Her appointment takes effect April 12, 2016, and terminates December 3, 2018, when the position is filled by the 2018 General Election.
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March 2, 2016 |
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Asked and Answered
By John W. Olmstead, MBA, Ph.D, CMC
Q. I am the owner of an estate planning firm in Oklahoma City. I have four associates that work for me in addition to two billable paralegals and three staff support members. I am looking for ways to improve our business development and marketing. The majority of our business comes from past client referrals and referrals from employees and friends. We spend a considerable amount on advertising which includes our website, print ads, collateral materials, newsletters, etc. We would like to do more to increase client business. I would appreciate your thoughts?
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March 1, 2016 |
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On this tech tip, attorney Mark Palmer explains why lawyers should be using virtual private networks to protect their clients' confidential data.
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March 1, 2016 |
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CARPLS Legal Hotline, Chicago
Volunteer hotline attorneys wanted to give advice to low-income clients in the areas of landlord/tenant, consumer debt, and family law. Day and night shifts are available. Malpractice insurance is provided.
Daily shifts: Mondays - Fridays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. A minimum commitment of 1 shift per week over a 10-week session is requested.
Evening shifts: Mondays or Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. A minimum commitment of 36 hours over a one-year period is requested (about 1.5 shifts per month).
Our next training cycle begins Wednesday, March 23, 2016 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. CLE credit and dinner are provided. For more information, contact Leslie Wallin at (312) 421-4427 or lwallin@carpls.org or go to http://www.carpls.org/getinvolved/pro-bono-opportunities/.
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February 26, 2016 |
Practice News
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis has announced two judicial vacancies in the Cook County Circuit Court.
At-Large Vacancy
The At-Large vacancy is created by the retirement of Circuit Judge Michelle D. Jordan, who was elected a judge in November 2004. Judge Jordan's retirement took effect January 1, 2016.
Under the Illinois Constitution, judicial vacancies are filled on an interim basis by Supreme Court appointment. Justice Theis will make a recommendation to the Supreme Court after applicants for the position undergo a screening and evaluation process.
That process will include an evaluation by the Alliance of Bar Associations, which is made up of 11 bar groups in the Cook County area, and the Chicago Bar Association. Further review will be conducted by a special judicial screening committee that Justice Theis established in 2013 and is co-chaired by retired U.S. District Court Judge Wayne R. Andersen and retired Illinois Appellate Court Judge Michael J. Gallagher.
To be eligible for consideration for appointment, the applicant must be a lawyer in good standing licensed to practice law in Illinois and a resident of Cook County.
The deadline for submission of applications is 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016.
Notice of the vacancy and details of the application process are posted on the Illinois Supreme Court's website at www.illinoiscourts.gov. From there, follow the instructions on the "Latest News" scroller announcing the At-Large vacancy.