The Pretrial Practices Data Oversight Board (the Board) today released its preliminary report, meeting its statutorily required July 1 deadline.
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July 1, 2022 | Practice News
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July 1, 2022 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Supreme Court announced today the adoption of a new Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct which will become effective January 1, 2023.
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July 1, 2022 |
Member Services | ISBA News
The Illinois State Bar Association’s Lawyer Finder Service provides referrals to local lawyers Mondays through Fridays. The Service makes referrals in a number of areas of law. For the month of June, 2022, ISBA helped 995 people in need of legal services find lawyers.
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July 1, 2022 | Practice News
Veteran family law attorney Rory T. Weiler is profiled in the July Illinois Bar Journal as the 2022-23 Illinois State Bar Association president, the 146th in the association’s history. Weiler tells the IBJ about his plans for initiatives serving urban legal deserts, protecting the practice of law, and empowering members. -
June 30, 2022 | Events
The President's Celebration was held in honor of Rory T. Weiler, the 2022-23 ISBA president, during the Annual Meeting on June 10 at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Attendees enjoyed cocktails, dancing, and entertainment. PC: Eugene McKinney -
June 29, 2022 | CLE
Every business runs on money, and a law firm is a business. Particularly in chaotic times, it’s important to have a good grasp on your workload, the money you expect to receive, and the income you plan to spend. There are fixes expenses like an office lease, variable expenses like utilities, and unplanned expenses like equipment failure or some sort of disaster. This seminar teaches you how to develop and track a budget for your firm. -
June 27, 2022 | Practice NewsThe Honorable Lisa Holder White will take the oath on Thursday, July 7, as the newest member of the Supreme Court of Illinois, the first Black woman to sit on the state’s high court. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Rita B. Garman, who retires as the longest serving judge in Illinois.
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June 24, 2022 | Practice News
Our panel of leading appellate attorneys reviews the two Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Friday, June 24. -
June 24, 2022 | Practice NewsThe Supreme Court of Illinois Committee on Equality announced today the creation of six subcommittees whose focus will be to concentrate on several precise and specific issues related to bringing equality and facilitating trust in the court system.
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June 23, 2022 | Events
The ISBA’s 2022 Annual Meeting Opening Reception was held on June 9 at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. This Annual Meeting was one of the first opportunities for members to gather in person since 2019. PC: Eugene McKinney