In Illinois, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act is a bulwark against improper disclosures of mental health information. At the time of its enactment, the Act was a “comprehensive revision” of prior safeguards for mental health records. And, to this day, the law “constitutes a strong statement by the General Assembly about the importance of keeping mental-health records confidential.” In their November 2024 Illinois Bar Journal article, “Mind Over Matter,” Joseph T. Monahan and Matthew R.
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November 11, 2024 | Practice News
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November 7, 2024 | Practice News | Events
One thousand six hundred four new attorneys were admitted to practice in Illinois on November 6, 2024, in all five judicial districts of Illinois. The Fourth Judicial District ceremonies were held at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Illinois Supreme Court Building, 200 E Capitol Ave, in Springfield with Justice Lisa Holder White swearing-in candidates.
Illinois State Bar Association Board of Governors' Members Nargis Khokhar and Mark Palmer were speakers for the Fourth Judicial District ceremonies. -
November 7, 2024 | Practice News
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that D’Anthony (Tony) Thedford has been appointed as an At-Large Judge for the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Mr. Thedford is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Paul Karkula. Mr. Tedford’s appointment is effective December 2, 2024, and will continue through Dec. 7, 2026.
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November 7, 2024 | Practice News
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Michael Zink has been appointed as a judge in the 20th Subcircuit of Cook County.
Mr. Zink is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge David Haracz. Mr. Zink’s appointment is effective December 2, 2024, and will continue through Dec. 7, 2026.
“Mr. Zink’s extensive legal and volunteer experience have prepared him well for this next step,” Chief Justice Theis said. “I expect him to serve the people of Cook County well as a circuit judge.”
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November 4, 2024 | Practice News
The Illinois Bar Journal’s November cover story asks the question, “Can you beat City Hall?” The answer is, “Yes, but it’s complicated.” You must be well-schooled to do it successfully, according to a panel of Illinois municipal attorneys who provided insights into litigating against municipalities during a recent ISBA continuing legal education (CLE) program. The IBJ distilled the panel’s guidance and also interviewed attorneys experienced in fighting and representing municipalities and the State of Illinois.
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November 4, 2024 | Practice News
The bar admission ceremonies for the 1,604 new attorneys who passed the July 2024 Bar Exam will be held on Wednesday, November 6, in all five judicial districts of Illinois.
The First Judicial District ceremony sessions will be held in Chicago at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. with Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis, Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. and Justice Joy V. Cunningham swearing-in candidates.
The Second Judicial District ceremony will be held in Elgin at 10 a.m. with Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford swearing-in candidates.
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October 28, 2024 | Practice News
Jeff Krause, partner and senior document management consultant at Affinity Consulting Group, says he’s often surprised by how many people remain unaware of everything included with Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 offers many useful apps and features beyond the traditional Office programs, he writes in his October Illinois Bar Journal Pointers From Practice HQ column, “Word and Excel Online.” “For reasons lost on me,” Krause continues, “many people refuse to even try or seem to openly dislike Word and Excel Online.
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October 24, 2024 |
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Chief Judge Diane S. Sykes of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Brian Slade to a 14-year term as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Illinois. Mr. Slade succeeds Bankruptcy Judge A. Benjamin Goldgar who retired on August 30, 2024. Mr. Slade will take the oath of office and join the bankruptcy bench in Chicago on November 25, 2024.
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October 22, 2024 | Practice News | Member Services | ISBA News
In coordination with Fastcase, the Illinois State Bar Association has offered a free legal research member benefit since 2006, providing access to cases, statutes, and regulations. In 2023, Fastcase merged with vLex, a global leader in legal intelligence, raising questions about the future of this essential service. But rest assured: vLex Fastcase remains committed to democratizing the law and enhancing legal research tools. This member benefit has been substantially upgraded with enhanced features, while keeping the service completely free for ISBA members.
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October 22, 2024 |
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