Generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can produce apparently quality legal work, leading some to wonder whether an attorney’s work will become streamlined and efficient at best or redundant at worst. The good news? Although generative AI technology appears to be changing the legal industry rapidly (or is at least marketed as doing so), the obligations for being an attorney are changing at a decidedly slower pace. In his February 2025 Illinois Bar Journal article, “Prompt Service,” Joshua L.
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February 18, 2025 | Practice News
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February 13, 2025 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed attorney Ashley N. Shambley of Chicago to serve as a member of the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) Review Board effective on January 1, 2025, and expiring on December 31, 2027. The ARDC is the Supreme Court agency that investigates allegations of lawyer wrongdoing in Illinois.
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The Illinois Environmental Protection Agence currently has the following open positions:
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February 10, 2025 | Practice News
Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Matthew E. Vaughn as a Resident Circuit Judge in Wayne County in the Second Judicial Circuit.
Mr. Vaughn was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Michael J. Molt on November 30, 2024. The appointment of Mr. Vaughn is effective February 20, 2025, and will conclude on December 7, 2026, following the November 2026 general election.
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February 10, 2025 | Practice News
The antidote to late-trial self-doubting may be a high-low settlement agreement with the other side before the jury reaches a verdict, suggests Cook County Circuit Court Judge John H. Ehrlich in his February 2025 Illinois Bar Journal article, “The Highs & Lows of High-Low Agreements.” Yes, Judge Ehrlich notes, a high-low settlement presents unique risks because the parties typically negotiate its terms under short time constraints and a great deal of stress.
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February 7, 2025 | Practice News
A leading appellate attorney reviews the two Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Thursday, February 6.
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February 5, 2025 | Practice News
Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Patrick G. King as a Resident Circuit Judge in Madison County in the Third Judicial Circuit, Subcircuit Two.
Mr. King was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Stephen A. Stobbs on December 31, 2024. The appointment of Mr. King is effective February 21, 2025, and will conclude on December 7, 2026, following the November 2026 general election.
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February 5, 2025 | Practice News
Now that the Illinois Supreme Court says lawyers should not be discouraged from using artificial intelligence (AI), attorneys may have questions about how to use, and how not to use, this rapidly advancing technology in their daily workflow. The February Illinois Bar Journal’s cover story, “It’s Time To Start Using It,” presents practical tips and recommends resources for becoming familiar with AI and how to leverage popular applications like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot.
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January 29, 2025 | Practice News
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Kimberly Przekota as a judge in the Eleventh Subcircuit of the Cook County Circuit Court.
“Ms. Przekota received rave reviews from the judicial screening committee during the application process,” Chief Justice Theis said. “Her extensive courtroom experience has prepared her well for this new role.”
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January 27, 2025 | Practice News
When filing a joint federal income tax return, both husband and wife are jointly and severally liable for the tax and any additions to the tax, interest, or penalties that arise from the joint return, even if the parties later divorce or one of them dies. But, as Richard Hirschtritt notes in his January Illinois Bar Journal article, “Tax Appeal,” many individuals are unaware of their spouse’s income or the family’s finances. This provides the knowledgeable spouse with an opportunity to expend funds without the knowledge of his or her spouse.