Author Index Amelia Buragas

The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission issues ethics guidelines on artificial intelligence in the practice of law.

The Illinois Supreme Court supports development of program allowing nonlawyers to provide limited legal assistance.

A state audit of the data-sharing from license plate readers uncovers possible widespread abuse.

As the legal profession slowly embraces artificial intelligence, it continues to bring headaches and sanctions for some.

The Illinois Supreme Court amends its policies and expands a pilot program to encourage more remote court proceedings.

The Illinois Supreme Court provides a remedy for rejected e-filings.

The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission’s 2024 Annual Report reveals persistent trends and some new ones.

The Illinois Supreme Court aims to increase access to justice and incentivize lawyers to assist people with unmet legal needs.

Protections for whistleblowing employees broadened with amendments to the Illinois Whistleblower Act.

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice gives grants to 31 Illinois county courthouses to better serve people with disabilities.

Two probable-cause rulings by the Illinois Supreme Court concerning the odor of cannabis pit car riders, the legislature, and the subjective sense of smell against one another.

Updates announced to the Style Manual for the Supreme and Appellate Courts of Illinois.

New laws buttress and expand Illinois workplace protections concerning family responsibilities, reproductive rights, artificial intelligence, and bias.

Illinois Supreme Court says no to vehicle searches based solely on the odor of burnt cannabis but holds off on the smell of raw cannabis.

The ISBA and the Illinois Secretary of State team up to promote the agency’s new option for remote administrative hearings.

Nearly five years after the ISBA launched the Rural Practice Fellowship Program, the association assesses its progress.

Office of Statewide Pretrial Services unveils dashboard tracking pretrial release data in 76 Illinois counties.

An ISBA proposal cracking down on misconduct, including sexual harassment, in the legal profession is adopted by the Illinois Supreme Court.

Tyler Technologies unveils redesigned efiling platform with more user-friendly and mobile features.

A surge in Illinois appellate cases challenging the enforceability of mandatory arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts.

When parents are charged and tried for their children’s crimes.

As more defendants are released before trial, the number of appeals challenging pretrial release decisions also are rising.

The Corporate Transparency Act’s new FinCEN filing requirements necessitates close attention to detail.

As the Illinois Supreme Court eyes access to justice, it establishes a committee to ponder the practicalities of where lawyers fit in.

Candidates running for the bench are strongly advised to read the Illinois Judicial Ethics Committee’s revised list of frequently asked questions.

U.S. Department of Labor considers changing overtime policy for salaried workers.

Illinois attorneys begin preparing for the end of cash bail.

Illinois attorneys begin preparing for the end of cash bail.

Sweeping changes for notaries public and remote and electronic notarization.

New Illinois Supreme Court Rule allows for parenting coordinators in family law court.