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October 10, 2022 | CLE
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October 10, 2022 | Practice News | Events
Think you know everything about the Chicago White Sox loss to the Cincinnati Reds in the 1919 World Series? The Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission announces its latest entry in its long-running History on Trial series: the Chicago “Black Sox.” The presentation will examine the 1919 White Sox allegedly throwing the World Series in their 5 games to 3 loss to the Reds and the legal ramifications following. -
October 6, 2022 | Practice News
A leading appellate attorney reviews the Illinois Supreme Court opinion handed down Thursday, October 6. -
October 5, 2022 | Events
In Collinsville, we honored ISBA Past President Dennis J. Orsey, 2020-21, and ISBA Past President Jack C. Carey, 2008-09, IBF Charter and Diamond Champion, for their service to the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Foundation, and the legal community on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. -
October 4, 2022 | Practice NewsThe Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts announced today that it has awarded $315,000 from a Bureau of Justice Assistance Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) Grant to implement and support Subrecipient Pilot Programs serving court-involved individuals in the Circuit Court of Cook County-CR 1706, Second Judicial Circuit, Third Judicial Circuit, Fourth Judicial Circuit, and Seventeenth Judicial Circuit.
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October 4, 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 September, 2022, ISBA helped 1,286 people in need of legal services find lawyers.
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October 4, 2022 | CLE
Whether you are a U.S. citizen, an immigrant living in Illinois, or an international visitor traveling throughout our country, having a driver’s license is an important aspect of modern life. Don’t miss this in-depth look at how immigration and traffic law intersect, as well as the post-conviction procedures and remedies related to both immigrant and non-immigrant driving offenses. -
October 3, 2022 | Practice News
Of the many ways the Illinois State Bar Association serves the public, judicial evaluations, high school mock trial competitions, and providing the public with legal information tops them all. But as the October Illinois Bar Journal cover story (“Public Service and the ISBA”) shows, there is much, much more. -
September 30, 2022 | Practice NewsIn accordance with Supreme Court Rule 3 (Rulemaking Procedures), you are hereby notified that the Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, via the Zoom video conference platform, with simultaneous livestreaming (access the livestream). Due to unforeseen circumstances, the hearing will now be conducted completely virtually, and there will be no option for in-person attendance.
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September 29, 2022 | Events
In Arlington Heights, we honored ISBA President 2021-22, Anna P. Krolikowska, and IBF President 2020-22, Lisa M. Nyuli, for their service to the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Foundation, and the legal community on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.