Our panel of leading appellate attorneys reviews the seven civil and ten criminal opinions handed down Thursday, November 30, 2023, by the Illinois Supreme Court.
Practice News
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Forbes is seeking nominations for its first-ever list of the Top 200 Lawyers!
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In the November Illinois Bar Journal’s Judging Your Writing column, Illinois Appellate Court Justice Michael B. Hyman issues a salvo in the long-simmering debate over the continued use of Latin in the legal profession. His column title translates as “Say Goodbye to Latin,” which gives you more than a clue to his perspective.
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The Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender is accepting applications for Spring and Summer 2024 Law Student Volunteers through Monday, December 11, 2023.
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The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the creation of the Supreme Court Executive Committee on the Practice of Law (Executive Committee). This new committee is charged with making recommendations on issues impacting the practice of law and unmet legal needs.
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The Illinois Supreme Court announced the filing of lawyer disciplinary orders on November 21, 2023. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law.
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The ISBA is assisting in a special initiative that focuses on eliminating bullying in the legal profession, led by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. The first phase of the initiative was a statewide Survey of Illinois lawyers that received over 6,000 responses—which is believed to be a new record for surveys of lawyers in Illinois.
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In his November Illinois Bar Journal article, “Welcome the Stranger,” Administrative Law Judge Junaid “J” Afeef, discusses whether it is morally and ethically imperative to be more inclusive. Inclusiveness, Judge Afeef writes, contributes to increased innovation, improved problem-solving, and expanded access to a broader range of ideas and perspectives. A more diverse network encourages a richer, more nuanced understanding of the global marketplace, enhancing one’s capacity to address multifaceted challenges effectively.
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The Cook County Bar Association Foundation is hosting a pro bono legal clinic on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at True Rock Ministries, 57 E. 16th Street, Chicago.
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Building on Aristotle’s teachings concerning logos, pathos, and ethos, retired judge Gino L. DiVito continues his five-part series on trial advocacy in November’s Illinois Bar Journal. In Part Two, “The Essential Elements of Persuasion: What To Do and How and Why To Do It,” Judge DiVito reframes Aristotle’s principles as the three Cs—character, competency, and conviction.