Justice Mary K. O’Brien and the Supreme Court of Illinois have announced the appointment of Jennifer L. Barron as a Circuit Judge in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, DuPage County.
Ms. Barron is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Linda E. Davenport to the Third District Appellate Court. The appointment takes effect on February 15, 2023, and will conclude December 2, 2024, following the November 2024 general election.
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January 27, 2023 | Practice News
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January 26, 2023 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) this week announced the formation and inaugural roster of the new Disability Access Committee (Committee). The purpose of the new Committee is to guide the ATJ Commission in the development of policies and programming addressing the barriers to equitable access to our courts faced by individuals with disabilities.
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January 25, 2023 | CLE
In Illinois, multi-jurisdictional practice is primarily governed by Supreme Court Rule 5.5. With the advent of the internet, social media, Zoom, and other advanced communication methods, multi-jurisdictional representation has flourished and opened new and exciting avenues for legal practice. Under Rule 5.5, in certain circumstances, lawyers not licensed in Illinois may practice in Illinois without obtaining local counsel or an Illinois license. -
January 24, 2023 | Practice NewsThe Michael A. Bilandic Building is re-opening today as the elevators were returned to service following repairs over the weekend. The State Fire Marshal inspected the site this morning and certified the elevators now meet all code and safety requirements.
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January 20, 2023 | Practice NewsJustice Mary K. O’Brien and the Supreme Court of Illinois have announced the appointment of the Hon. Marzell Lee Richardson, Jr., as a Circuit Judge in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Subcircuit 2, for Will County.2 comments (Most recent February 8, 2023)
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January 20, 2023 | Practice News
Our panel of leading appellate attorneys reviews the Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Friday, January 20. -
January 20, 2023 | CLE
Get the updates you need as we explore important workers’ compensation issues that may impact your clients. -
January 17, 2023 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Supreme Court will hold oral arguments via the Zoom videoconference platform when it hears two cases on January 18. The court will hear arguments in MB Financial Bank, N.A., etc., et al. v. Tim Brophy, etc. et al. and William Walton v. Roosevelt University. This is being done out of an abundance of caution due to a few positive COVID cases among support staff.1 comment (Most recent January 19, 2023)
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January 17, 2023 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Supreme Court announced the filing of lawyer disciplinary orders on January 17, 2023. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law.
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January 17, 2023 | CLE
Don’t miss this full-day seminar that offers practical advice on the federal tax law changes and updates that may impact your clients in the coming year.