In the Illinois Bar Journal’s December issue, new Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis says “We have to return to the idea of the public’s trust and confidence,” citing Alexander Hamilton who, in the Federalist Papers No. 78, writes that the judicial branch derives its power neither from the sword nor the purse, but from the public’s confidence in its integrity.
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December 2, 2022 | Practice News
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November 30, 2022 | CLE
Don’t miss this comprehensive look at what the government is doing to rebuild mixed-use real estate projects in our pandemic and post-pandemic world. -
November 30, 2022 | Practice News
Our panel of leading appellate attorneys reviews the Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Wednesday, November 30. -
November 30, 2022 | Practice News
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today amendments to Rule 45 which provide guidelines for future remote appearances in circuit court proceedings. “The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way our courts operate and remote proceedings are here to stay. This amended rule provides guidance to our courts and a measure of uniformity across the state,” Chief Justice Theis said. “I would like to thank the members of the Remote Proceedings Task Force of the Illinois Judicial Conference for their hard work on this important issue.”3 comments (Most recent December 4, 2022) -
November 29, 2022 | Practice NewsOur panel of leading appellate attorneys reviews the Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Monday, November 28.
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November 29, 2022 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Supreme Court announced the filing of lawyer disciplinary orders on November 23, 2022. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law.
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November 28, 2022 | Events
Join the ISBA Young Lawyers Division at their 2022 Holiday Party. This year the party will be held at Millennium Hall (11 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL). -
November 28, 2022 | ISBA News
It's Cyber Monday! For one day only (11/28/22), we're offering all ISBA members 20% off books in the ISBA bookstore!* -
November 22, 2022 | ISBA News
The ISBA offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25. The offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 28, at 8:30 a.m. On behalf of everyone at the ISBA, we wish you and your family a happy, healthy, and safe holiday. Happy Thanksgiving! -
November 21, 2022 |
Practice News | Events
What: The swearing-in of First Appellate Court Justice Joy V. Cunningham as a new Illinois Supreme Justice. When: December 1, 2022, 10 a.m.