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Pete Sherman
Women Lawyers Up, Misconduct Down
By Pete Sherman
June
2022
LawPulse
, Page 10
The Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission releases its 2021 Annual Report.
It’s About Time
By Pete Sherman
May
2022
LawPulse
, Page 10
Time standards for Illinois courts to take effect July 1.
Staying Ahead of the Curve
By Pete Sherman
April
2022
LawPulse
, Page 10
The ISBA’s new strategic plan lays the groundwork for richer membership experiences, more communication, and greater diversity.
Cellphone Friendly Courts
By Pete Sherman
February
2022
LawPulse
, Page 10
Illinois Supreme Court announces new policy allowing for cellphones and other mobile devices in courthouses.
Mandatory Mediation Means Many Things
By Pete Sherman
January
2022
LawPulse
, Page 12
The U.S. Southern District of Illinois joins a long list of other courts requiring mandatory mediation for many kinds of cases.
The Year of Being Well
By Pete Sherman
January
2022
LawPulse
, Page 12
New initiatives will target mental health in the legal profession and courts in 2022.
Taking Your Talents Elsewhere
By Pete Sherman
December
2021
LawPulse
, Page 10
New restrictions on noncompete and nonsolicit agreements between Illinois employers and employees take effect Jan. 1.
Use It or Lose
By Pete Sherman
December
2021
LawPulse
, Page 10
Report on legal trends in 2021 spotlights growing discrepancies between law firms using technology effectively and those that are not.
More Order in the Courts
By Pete Sherman
November
2021
LawPulse
, Page 10
Amended and new Illinois Supreme Court Rules on recordkeeping introduced to create consistency and save time.
The Privilege of Restorative Justice
By Pete Sherman
November
2021
LawPulse
, Page 10
A new law declares that what is said during restorative justice proceedings is privileged.
Court Cases Plummet in 2020
By Pete Sherman
October
2021
LawPulse
, Page 10
New Illinois Supreme Court districts map is rushed through the legislature, signed by the governor, then delayed by the Court.
Illinoiscourts.gov Hits Refresh
By Pete Sherman
August
2021
LawPulse
, Page 12
New Illinois Supreme Court districts map is rushed through the legislature, signed by the governor, then delayed by the Court.
Still Weeding Out the Problems
By Pete Sherman
July
2021
LawPulse
, Page 10
The Illinois Supreme Court rules on its first cannabis business case.
Other Than COVID-19, Fewer Problems
By Pete Sherman
June
2021
LawPulse
, Page 10
Highlights from the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission’s 2020 Annual Report.
Baseball and Modern Life
By Pete Sherman
May
2021
LawPulse
, Page 12
Chicago Cubs lose arbitration-clause argument against injured fan.
The Post-Bail Era
By Pete Sherman
April
2021
LawPulse
, Page 14
Defense attorneys candidly share their views of Illinois’ soon-to-be cashless-bail system.
Unemployment Fraud? Yeah, Us Too.
By Pete Sherman
March
2021
LawPulse
, Page 14
Millions of Americans have been targets of unemployment fraud during the pandemic, including attorneys.
Know Thy Witness
By Pete Sherman
February
2021
LawPulse
, Page 10
Illinois Supreme Court outlines witness redesignation parameters in Dameron v. Mercy Hospital & Medical Center.
Ready, Set, Action: Illinois Courts on Screens Near You
By Pete Sherman
February
2021
LawPulse
, Page 10
Illinois Supreme Court consolidates rules for broadcasting remote court hearings under new Rule 44.
Looking Past COVID-19
By Pete Sherman
January
2021
Cover Story
, Page 18
ISBA members contemplate the COVID-19 pandemic and the “new normal” it may leave behind.
Justice Robert L. Carter Joins Illinois Supreme Court
By Pete Sherman
December
2020
LawPulse
, Page 12
Justice Carter replaces Justice Thomas L. Kilbride, whom voters chose not to retain on Nov. 3.
Sign Here; No Masks or Pens Required
By Pete Sherman
December
2020
LawPulse
, Page 12
The ISBA’s spring 2021 elections are using an online-only process for creating and obtaining signatures for nominating petitions.
Search Me
By Pete Sherman
November
2020
LawPulse
, Page 12
ISBA members’ free access to Fastcase upgraded to redesigned Fastcase 7.
Very Appealing
By Pete Sherman
November
2020
LawPulse
, Page 12
Amended Illinois Supreme Court Rules clarify appellate procedures and increase flexibility for cross-jurisdictional work.
Casting a Line
By Pete Sherman
October
2020
LawPulse
, Page 12
ISBA launches Rural Practice Initiative to address access-to-justice gaps in less-populated counties.
Justice, Compassion, and Hope
By Pete Sherman
October
2020
LawPulse
, Page 12
Illinois Supreme Court hosts Virtual Summit Series to discuss mental health and problem solving in Illinois.
All Things Being Equal
By Pete Sherman & Jim Covington
August
2020
LawPulse
, Page 10
ISBA Assembly overwhelmingly approves resolution to address racial injustice inside and out.
Silver Linings in Cloudy Times
By Pete Sherman
July
2020
LawPulse
, Page 10
Pandemic-related data from legal technology usage and consumer surveys point to shifting expectations in the legal market.
Pandemic Provisions
By Pete Sherman
June
2020
LawPulse
, Page 10
The ISBA and Illinois law school deans want to give law school grads who haven’t taken the bar exam more options in the private sector.
Down and Pretty Much Out
By Pete Sherman
April
2020
LawPulse
, Page 10
Disbarred Illinois attorneys face an uphill battle to be reinstated, partly because of the due process already afforded them.
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