Join us from 1 until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, for a webcast that details the information you need regarding criminal history background checks for school personnel.
Education law attorneys, labor and employment lawyers, and criminal justice practitioners with all levels of practice experience who attend this seminar will better understand the law, the process, and the practical considerations of conducting background checks; who conducts the background check; who is subject to the requirements; the confidentiality issues to be aware of; and the convictions that would disqualify persons for employment in education.
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December 9, 2019 | CLE
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December 9, 2019 | Practice News
Are the thousands of residents leaving Illinois extricating themselves correctly from their former home state? Have they properly moved their trusts to avoid Illinois taxation? In his December Illinois Bar Journal article, “When Is a Person or Trust an Illinois Resident?,” Richard Sugar examines these questions in the context of Illinois estate and income taxes and considers a few special situations impacted by Illinois law. He also takes a look at the present state-level tax environment in light of recent U.S. Supreme Court pronouncements pertaining to states’ ability to tax their subjects. -
December 9, 2019 |
Practice News
The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) has announced the appointment of LaShana T. Jackson as an ARDC commissioner and the appointments of Bradley N. Pollock and Esther J. Seitz to the ARDC’s Review Board.
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December 9, 2019 | Events
The ISBA Assembly met on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the 2019 Joint Midyear Meeting. -
December 9, 2019 | Events
A cocktail reception and dinner hosted in honor of the Illinois Supreme Court was held Friday, Dec. 6, during the 2019 Joint Midyear Meeting. -
December 9, 2019 | Events
ISBA hosted the Joint Meeting Opening Reception at the Midyear Meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Westin O'Hare in Rosemont. -
December 6, 2019 | Events
The Illinois State Bar Association and Illinois Judges Association hosted a Joint Meeting Luncheon at the 2019 Joint Midyear Meeting on Friday, Dec. 6. -
December 5, 2019 |
Practice News
The names of 15 new associate judges, selected in a vote of Cook County Circuit Court judges, were announced today by Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. Ballots listing the names of 30 finalists, chosen from 212 candidates, were distributed to 252 circuit judges. Ballots were due Dec. 3. The Alliance of Bar Associations and the Chicago Bar Association evaluated the candidates. Each candidate was interviewed by an 11-member nominating committee, comprised of Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans of the Cook County Circuit Court and 10 presiding judges.
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December 5, 2019 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court handed down one opinion on Thursday, December 5. In People v. Eubanks, the court held 625 ILCS 5/11-501.2(c)(2) unconstitutional as applied to the defendant. Section 501.2(c)(2) permits the warrantless collection and testing of an individual’s blood, breath, or urine for alcohol or drugs if the police have probable cause to believe that the individual was driving under the influence and was involved in a motor vehicle accident causing death or personal injury to another. -
December 4, 2019 | ISBA News
Join ISBA President Elect Dennis Orsey and his wife, Cathy, to explore ancient civilizations and sunny coasts on this spectacular seven-night cruise through Italy and Greece aboard Oceania Cruises’ Marina. The cruise is scheduled to take place April 22-30, 2021. Save $100 per person when you book by Dec. 13, 2019.