Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), a fiduciary must discharge his or her responsibility “solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries and for the exclusive purpose of providing benefits to participants and their beneficiaries” and “with the care, skill, prudence, and diligence” that a prudent person “acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters would use.” In her May Illinois Bar Journal article, “Taking Stock,” Samantha J.
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May 12, 2025 | Practice News
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May 12, 2025 | CLE
Join us for a comprehensive look at how to increase the health and wellness of you and your colleagues with this informative presentation. -
May 12, 2025 | Practice News
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for five attorney positions. -
May 9, 2025 | Practice News
Justice P. Scott Neville and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Lester Finkle as a judge in the Eighth Subcircuit of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Mr. Finkle is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the election of Justice Mary L. Mikva to the First District Appellate Court. Mr. Finkle’s appointment is effective May 30, 2025, and will conclude on December 7, 2026. -
May 9, 2025 |
Practice News
In honor of Public Service Recognition Week (May 4 – May 10, 2025), the Illinois State Bar Association commends all those who tirelessly work in the public service sector, with special recognition to our more than 1,000 members who commit themselves to serving the people of Illinois. These dedicated individuals play a valuable role in the functioning of our government, upholding our legal system, and advocating for underrepresented and vulnerable populations.
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May 9, 2025 |
Practice News
On May 8, 2025, Douglas J. Quivey was appointed as United States Magistrate Judge upon the recommendation of a duly appointed Merit Selection Panel and with the concurrence of the District Judges of the Court. Judge Quivey fills the seat recently vacated by United States Magistrate Judge Karen L. McNaught.
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May 8, 2025 | Practice News
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court examined the due process required during civil forfeiture proceedings in Culley v. Marshall.5 The petitioners, two individuals seeking recovery of vehicles seized and subject to forfeiture in Alabama, asked the Court to rule that due process in civil forfeiture proceedings be examined under the doctrine developed by the Court in Mathews v. Eldridge. Specifically, the claimants attempted to retrieve their property through a preliminary postdeprivation hearing. In Zachary J. -
May 8, 2025 | Events | ISBA News
Please join us for the Illinois State Bar Association 2025 President’s Trip to Boston, Massachusetts at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston, scheduled for July 27–31, 2025. -
May 7, 2025 | Events
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the Sangamon County Bar Association hosted its annual Law Day program at Maldaner’s restaurant, 222 S. 6th Street, Springfield. Illinois Fourth District Appellate Court Justice Amy C. Lannerd served as the keynote speaker. The 2025 Law Day theme was The Constitution's Promise: Out of Many, One. -
May 6, 2025 | CLE
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