Illinois Bar Journal

Illinois Bar Journal | June 2026 Table of Contents

June 2026 • Volume 114 • Number 6

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Ed Finkel
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Illinois Law Update

Defendant’s confrontational remarks in court fall short of presenting a clear and present danger; trial court must explain its reasons for denying media access to video; defendant can’t be punished twice under different theories for the same child-porn recording; free public education not to be withheld due to immigration status; driver’s license sanction policies updated; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Attorneys | By Amelia Buragas
Stronger Together

An all-star slate of speakers reflect on what women attorneys bring to the table.

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Civil Practice | By Derrick Loving
Strictly Comply or Else!

Illinois Supreme Court Rule 191(b): Often wrongly and fatally invoked.

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Employment Law | By Abby Sissel
From Breaks to Benefits

Illinois has drastically expanded employer obligations for nursing mothers beyond the federal baseline and previous state requirements.

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Domestic Violence | By Mohini Lal
Karina’s Law

Karina’s Law adds a way to keep Illinois victims of domestic violence safe from gun violence.

Columns

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Comments
Double Standard?

A reader questions the political motivations behind recent content published by the Illinois Bar Journal and Illinois State Bar Association.

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President’s Page | By Bridget C. Duignan
A Year of Gratitude

Devotion, service, and commitment to the rule of law make the Illinois State Bar Association what it is.

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Pointers From Practice HQ | By Jeffrey R. Schoenberger
The Whole Kit and Caboodle

What vertical integration means for your tech stack.

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Feedback Loops | By Patrick Barry
What Am I Missing?

Using artificial intelligence while working and growing your mental muscles.

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Your Life's Work | By Karen Erger
Tell Me Why

Assessing Microsoft Copilot’s capacity to field questions from a curious adult.