WASHINGTON - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit will hold oral arguments at six Chicago law schools and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit courthouse from October 5 through October 8. Eight three-judge panels will hear 32 pending appeals drawn from the court’s nationwide docket.
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the filing of lawyer disciplinary orders on September 25, 2026. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law.
Join us on November 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for our Member Appreciation Reception honoring the 2026 class of Distinguished Counselors.
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September 29, 2026 |
Practice News
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September 29, 2026 | Practice News
Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Associate Judge Sarah Duffy as a Circuit Judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Judge Duffy is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the impending retirement of Chief Judge Casey Costigan on October 16, 2026. The appointment is effective October 19, 2026, and will conclude on December 7, 2026. Judge Duffy has served as an Associate Judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit since 2018. Prior to joining the bench, she was with the Fellheimer Law Firm in Pontiac. -
September 29, 2026 | Practice News
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is accepting applications for the following attorney role. -
September 28, 2026 | Practice News
In his quarterly Illinois Bar Journal column, Feedback Loops, Patrick Barry weaves technology, the social sciences, notable thinkers and leaders, and lessons he’s learned from teaching law students into an exploration of giving and receiving feedback. In his September column, “Borrowed Language,” Barry focuses on the value and the dividends of being a good listener and how acknowledging you’ve truly heard someone is a secret power. Read, "Borrowed Language," in the September Illinois Bar Journal. -
September 28, 2026 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Supreme Court announced the filing of lawyer disciplinary orders on September 25, 2026. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law.
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September 28, 2026 | CLE
Latest Developments in DUI and Traffic Laws Live Webcast Wednesday, November 4, 2026 8:55 a.m. – 3:20 p.m. 5.75 hours MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit (subject to approval) -
September 25, 2026 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Supreme Court has announced the assignment of Cook County Circuit Judge Thomas More Donnelly to the First District Appellate Court. The assignment is effective October 16, 2026, and will continue until further order of the Court.
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September 24, 2026 | Practice News
Leading appellate attorneys review the eight Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Thursday, September 24. -
September 24, 2026 |
ISBA News
The Illinois State Bar Association's Cook County judicial ratings for the November 3, 2026, election are available online. In Cook County, an ISBA Judicial Evaluations committee used the results of a questionnaire, background investigations, and in-person interviews to rate candidates for all judicial offices. Candidates for the Appellate Court outside of Cook County were also evaluated using this method.
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September 23, 2026 | Events
Register Today! New Date and Venue! Join us in Lombard on November 12 as we honor the 2026 class of Distinguished Counselors at our Fall Member Appreciation Reception! Celebrate this year’s class of Distinguished Counselors, connect with your ISBA friends and colleagues, and enjoy an evening of networking at The Westin Chicago Lombard. The reception will feature hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine. We hope to see you there!