U.S. Immigration Law 2026: One Year Under the New Administration
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March 9, 2026 | CLE
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March 9, 2026 | Practice News
In the March issue of the Illinois Bar Journal, Reuben A. Bernick revisits a previous IBJ article of his assessing the conflict between: a) cases holding that postdecree proceeds from the sale of retirement assets were income subject to child support and maintenance and b) other cases holding that such proceeds were not income and therefore not subject to support obligations. Reuben, in his March 2026 article, “Divorced Income,” says there continues to be no definitive resolution to this conflict in the caselaw. -
March 5, 2026 |
Practice News
By: Allison Howard, UIC Law Fair Housing Legal Clinic Student and Professor Allison K. Bethel, Director, UIC Law Fair Housing Legal Clinic
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March 5, 2026 | Practice News
Firm engaged as Opening Networking Reception Sponsor at Perrin Conferences event ALTON, Ill. (March 4, 2026) – Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, has partnered with Perrin Conferences in support of this year’s Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference taking place March 4-6 at the Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort. -
March 4, 2026 |
Practice News
Kansas City, Mo – Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice has launched a new Public-Sector Risk Management & Consulting service focused on helping government agencies, law enforcement organizations and insurers manage risk, strengthen accountability and support defensible decision-making in high-scrutiny environments.
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March 3, 2026 | ISBA News
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March 3, 2026 | Practice News
(CHICAGO, IL)—Goldberg Segalla added Shannon M. Trevithick to the firm’s Global Insurance Services practice group in Chicago. -
March 3, 2026 | CLE
Back to the Basics: Closing a Probate Estate -
March 2, 2026 | Practice News
Just in time for the Oscar’s, the Illinois Bar Journal’s March cover story offers a critique of not-so-great lawyers and judges from film and television. Despite their hyperbolic nature, such fictional attorneys’ dilemmas still illustrate real-life ethical issues worth examining, says Stuart Teicher, a New Jersey-based disciplinary grievance investigator, legal ethics educator and speaker, and former practicing attorney. -
February 27, 2026 | Events
The ISBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) hosted a Speed Networking and Wine Tasting event on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the ISBA Chicago Regional Office, 20 South Clark Street, Chicago. Young attorneys, newly admitted lawyers, and law students had a valuable opportunity to connect with and receive mentorship from an impressive group of accomplished attorneys, judges, and legal professionals from across Illinois. Conversations covered topics such as securing a first job, exploring various career paths, and maximizing ISBA membership benefits. Following Speed Networking, attendees enjoyed an evening wine tasting featuring a curated selection of wines led by a knowledgeable wine expert. The relaxed setting provided additional opportunities for meaningful networking. Proceeds from the Wine Tasting supported the YLD Children’s Assistance Fund, which awards grants to Illinois organizations serving children and advancing law-related initiatives.