For attorneys looking to expand their client rosters and potential clients who need limited assistance—and have limited resources—limited scope representation (LSR) is a very welcome development. In its January issue, the Illinois Bar Journal (IBJ) provides an overview of a two-part CLE webinar sponsored by the ISBA and prepared for those who haven’t explored LSR and for those who’d like to hone their approaches.
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Judges, just like the attorneys who practice in their courtrooms, benefit greatly from feedback on how well they’re performing in their jobs. While attorneys typically work closely with their peers, and likely undergo regular performance reviews in their law firms, this process is more difficult for judges.
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In an interview with the Illinois Bar Journal, published in December’s issue, retired Illinois Attorney and Registration Commission (ARDC) administrator Jerry Larkin reflects back on his long career and the agency’s development over that time, while his replacement, Lea Gutierrez, discusses her career to date and where she plans to take the ARDC.
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A leading appellate attorney reviews the Illinois Supreme Court opinion handed down Thursday, December 14.
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In his third of five installments on trial technique in the Illinois Bar Journal’s December issue, Gino DiVito dissects the essential tactics of a successful direct examination. “Except possibly for adverse-witness testimony, direct examination should simulate a friendly conversation,” DiVito writes. “After introductory information based on ‘who’ the witness is and ‘when’ and ‘where’ events occurred, witness questioning shifts to an open-ended question such as ‘what happened?’” One of DiVito’s main takeaways is that proper direct examinations require relevant questions resulting in answers that create reality.
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The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the members of the Illinois Judicial College Committee on Pretrial Education (CPTE), the seventh Standing Committee of the Illinois Judicial College.
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The Illinois Supreme Court announced significant amendments to M.R. 25307 and the Court’s Policy on Access for People with Disabilities (Policy) to improve disability access for all Illinois courts. The amended policy is effective January 1, 2024, and all Illinois courts shall report compliance with M.R. 25307 by no later than August 1, 2024.
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The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS) released the first sets of data following implementation of Public Act 101-652 (previously called the Pretrial Fairness Act) on Sept. 18, 2023. OSPS currently serves 71 of Illinois’ 102 counties.
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December 12, 2023 |
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RESCHEDULED to 1/29/24! The Women's Bar Association of Illinois, the Chicago Bar Association Alliance for Women, & the Illinois State Bar Association's Standing Committee on Women and the Law invite you to join Mentoring Circles Meetup. Experienced attorney-mentors will meet with law students and young lawyers to answer questions and network.
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The Illinois Supreme Court announced amendments to Supreme Court Rule 315 as well as clarifying language amendments to Rules 46 and 604, 605, and 606. The changes are intended to expediate pretrial appeals before the Court.