In today’s digital economy, companies of all sizes are doing business globally, which necessarily entails the risk of cross-border disputes with contractual counterparts. While companies are generally comfortable managing their domestic litigation risks, managing cross-border risk is more challenging because they are often impacted by political, regulatory, economic, and procedural risks that your client might not encounter at home. Don’t miss this in-depth look at how you can help your clients manage their cross-border litigation risks with this informative seminar!

On Wednesday, February 12, the ISBA's Springfield Office will be closed so that staff can attend the funeral service of John Berry, the longtime Maintenance Technician for the Illinois Bar Center. As such, the Member Service Representatives will not be available to answer the ISBA's main phone line, but members will still be able to reach staff at the Chicago Regional Office by calling the main phone line and using the digital directory to reach those staff members.

 The antidote to late-trial self-doubting may be a high-low settlement agreement with the other side before the jury reaches a verdict, suggests Cook County Circuit Court Judge John H. Ehrlich in his February 2025 Illinois Bar Journal article, “The Highs & Lows of High-Low Agreements.” Yes, Judge Ehrlich notes, a high-low settlement presents unique risks because the parties typically negotiate its terms under short time constraints and a great deal of stress.

A leading appellate attorney reviews the two Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Thursday, February 6.