The Illinois Bar Foundation, which assists fellow lawyers who have fallen upon hard times, has acted quickly to address the economic crisis that has resulted from COVID-19.
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By Rory T. WeilerElder Law, January 2021
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By Amy SilbersteinChild Law, January 2021
An overview of some new and unexpected co-parenting challenges as a result of COVID-19 and advice on how to handle them.
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By Rory T. WeilerChild Law, January 2021
The Illinois Bar Foundation, which assists fellow lawyers who have fallen upon hard times, has acted quickly to address the economic crisis that has resulted from COVID-19.
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By Judge Heinz RudolfBench and Bar, January 2021
Judge Heinz Rudolf reflects on his judgeship as we approach the one-year mark of administering justice in new ways as a result of COVID-19.
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By Karen A. VanderMeerYoung Lawyers Division, January 2021
The evolution from in-person court appearances to virtual court via Zoom has been a period of transition for practitioners, self-represented parties, and the court system.
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By Joe SouligneYoung Lawyers Division, January 2021
As many lawyers and clients struggle to advance litigation matters due to crowded dockets and court delays exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, one potential tool that should be considered by those practicing in federal courts is a trial on the papers.
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By Alisha L. SheehanYoung Lawyers Division, January 2021
In the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, daily operations look quite different because of COVID-19.
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By Mallory SanzeriYoung Lawyers Division, January 2021
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have become familiar with Zoom court proceedings—are virtual jury trials next?
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By Rory T. WeilerWorkers' Compensation Law, January 2021
The Illinois Bar Foundation, which assists fellow lawyers who have fallen upon hard times, has acted quickly to address the economic crisis that has resulted from COVID-19.
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By Kellen J. DykstraLaw Related Education for the Public, January 2021
As a result of COVID-19, court proceedings are now being done online and many court proceedings are now being livestreamed to the public.
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By Hon. John O'Gara JrLaw Related Education for the Public, January 2021
A look at the dramatic changes courtrooms in Illinois have made in response to COVID-19.
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By Colleen L. SahlasReal Estate Law, January 2021
In an effort to relieve vulnerable homeowners of financial burdens due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Bill SB0685, which was approved during the spring 2020 legislative session.
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By Colleen L. SahlasTrusts and Estates, January 2021
In an effort to relieve vulnerable homeowners of financial burdens due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Bill SB0685, which was approved during the spring 2020 legislative session.
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By Pete ShermanIllinois Bar Journal Article, January 2021
ISBA members contemplate the COVID-19 pandemic and the “new normal” it may leave behind.
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By James CreechFederal Taxation, December 2020
As businesses and their advisors have had a chance to work through the Paycheck Protection Program, the Employee Retention Credit, and the family leave credits, section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code has become increasingly relevant for businesses looking for ways to aid employees and shareholders now that other forms of stimulus have dried up.
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By Lauren Caisman, Patrick DePoyCivil Practice and Procedure, December 2020
While Illinois courts implement various temperature screening methods in re-opening for in-person hearings and other court services, any “private entity,” which includes individuals, must take particular heed of the Illinois Biometric Policy Act in looking to do the same.
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By Phillip LenziniLocal Government Law, December 2020
The U.S. Supreme Court enjoined New York Governor Andrew Cuomo from enforcing his executive order setting 10- and 25-person limits on occupancy on religious services during the pending appeal pursuant to the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment in Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo.
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By Lesley GoolLocal Government Law, December 2020
A brief historical background of executive orders, an examination of the governor’s authority to issue such orders, and a look at the recent lawsuits challenging Governor Pritzker’s COVID-19 orders.
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By Geraldine D'Souza, Linda WatsonCriminal Justice, December 2020
In People v. Radford, the Illinois Supreme Court held that the trial court did not violate the defendant’s Sixth Amendment rights to a public trial when it partially closed the courtroom during the jury selection process.
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By Rory T. WeilerCriminal Justice, December 2020
The Illinois Bar Foundation, which assists fellow lawyers who have fallen upon hard times, has acted quickly to address the economic crisis that has resulted from COVID-19.