In the April Illinois Bar Journal, Rock Island circuit court judge Clarence M. "Mike" Darrow and federal district judge Sara Darrow talk among other things about what parenting is like when both Mom and Dad are judges.
IBJ: What's harder, being husband-and-wife lawyers or husband-and-wife judges?
Mike: From a parental perspective, being a self-employed attorney gave our family an enviable level of flexibility for the many moving parts of raising six young children. Fortunately, now that our children are older we don't need that same level of flexibility with our fixed schedules. Our children have taken the whole thing in stride, and we can report to parents who aspire to be judges that it will have zero impact on the orders you give at home.
Sara: We also have more in common to talk about as judges. Even though we sit in different courts, we are uniquely situated to truly understand the difficulties we each face at work.
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April 13, 2016
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April 13, 2016 |
CLE
Every litigator needs to be aware of the basic rules and procedures for appeals in Illinois Appellate Courts. Don’t miss this full-day seminar in Chicago on Friday, April 29, 2016 that offers an overview of all major aspects of the civil appeals process in the Illinois reviewing courts. Attorneys with basic practice experience in all substantive areas who have never participated (or only rarely participate) in appeals will benefit from this seminar and gain a better understanding of: the general requirements for creating a record for appellate review; the problems that can arise while making a record; when post-trial motions are required to preserve issues on appeal; how to respond to post-trial motions; how to decide if an appeal is the right choice; the ways that the appellate court clerk can help with the clarifying and procedural requirements of an appeal; the special considerations for interlocutory review; important points to consider regarding appellate motion practice; why the standard of review is important to your appeal; how to draft an effective and persuasive brief; how to present a successful oral argument; and much more
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April 13, 2016 |
Practice News
Asked and Answered By John W. Olmstead, MBA, Ph.D, CMC Q. I am owner of a four-attorney firm in Amarillo, Texas. We represent both individual and institutional clients. Recently, we have had numerous complaints from clients advising us that our services took longer than expected and fees were also higher than expected. I would appreciate your thoughts.
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April 13, 2016
The ISBA co-sponsored the Future is Now: Legal Services 2.016 conference on April 6 at Chase Bank Auditorium in Chicago. The event was organized by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. Speakers included ISBA Past President Tim Eaton (moderator), Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Rita Garman, Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism Executive Director Jayne Reardon, UpRight Law CEO Ed Scanlan, ARDC Deputy Administrator James Grogan, Center for Access to Justice and Technology Director Professor Ronald Staudt, ISBA President-Elect Vincent F. -
April 12, 2016 |
Practice News
Attorney Matthew Kirsh reviews grandparent "custody" and visitation rights in Illinois.
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April 11, 2016 |
Member Services
Spring is for Cirque Celebrate the start of spring with a new Cirque production. Inspired by James Cameron's AVATAR, TORUK - the First Flight is a live experience that takes audiences thousands of years before the events in the film. TORUK is now playing nationwide and TicketsatWork.com is offering 30% savings on tickets! Meanwhile, you can head to Vegas this April and watch the visually stunning modern acrobatic spectacular Zarkana . When you do you'll get 2 tickets for just $99. Don't miss the show's grand finale on April 30! For more ways to enjoy a Cirque spring visit TicketsatWork.com.
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April 11, 2016 |
Member Services
New! Student Loan Refinancing Partnership with SoFi Part of the Member Marketplace. Make the most of your membership. With the high cost of education, we understand that many of our members are burdened with large amounts of student debt. The ISBA is proud to announce a new partnership with SoFi, the market leader in student loan refinancing, to help our members tackle these issues. $300 Welcome Bonus* via SoFi.com/ISBA Through this partnership, you (and your friends and family) are eligible for a $300 welcome bonus* upon refinancing a student loan through SoFi.com/ISBA. SoFi has originated over $8 billion of loans for over 130,000 borrowers and refinances federal and/or private student loans at low rates. Benefits include:
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April 11, 2016 |
Practice News
Visitors to the Leighton Criminal Court Building will once again be able to store their cellphones in lockers starting on Monday. Chief Cook County Circuit Judge Timothy C. Evans announced the news Friday after he requested a meeting and reached an afternoon agreement with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Cook County Department of Facilities Management, which reports to the County Board President.
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April 8, 2016 |
Practice News
Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Rita B. Garman announced today the formation of a judicial screening committee for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. The screening committee was formed for the purpose of assessing the qualifications of those persons who have applied for appointment to the Office of Judge of the Circuit Court for the Sixth Judicial Circuit created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Arnold F. Blockman on September 16, 2016. Under the Illinois Constitution, the vacancy will be filled by Supreme Court appointment.
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April 8, 2016 |
Events
On March 31st, ISBA co-sponsored the First Chair Society at SLU Law’s Inaugural Annual Fundraiser at iTap Soulard, the goal of which was the formation of a scholarship fund for first-generation law students at SLU Law. The First Chair Society is a student organization dedicated to creating mentoring, support, and networking opportunities for first-generation law students. About 30 students, friends, family and alumni were in attendance for a fun-filled craft beer and dessert pairing, with available appetizers and a 50/50 raffle. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors, including ISBA, the First Chair Society will be able to give out a substantial scholarship to a SLU Law student next year!