Historically, the only time you would hear an opinion from a judge was from the bench. That just changed, thanks to new guidelines from the U.S. Judicial Conference that impacts the entire federal court system.

From: 
ABC 7

Overcoming Discovery Obstruction

Presented by the ISBA Tort Law Section

Co-presented by the ISBA Civil Practice & Procedure Section, ISBA Federal Civil Practice Section, ISBA General Practice Section, ISBA Insurance Law Section, ISBA Young Lawyers Division



2.25 hours MCLE credit, including 2.25 hours approved Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit



Artificial Intelligence and the Ethical Lawyer

Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Judges Association, and

ISBA’s Steering Committee on Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law

Co-presented by the ISBA Corporate Law Departments



1.50 hours MCLE credit, including 1.50 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment credit


Getting the Most out of Mediation

Presented by the ISBA Tort Law Section

Co-presented by the ISBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section



1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit



Original Program Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025

Chicago’s hefty new 10.25% tax on sports betting is creating backlash in Springfield and prompting a legal battle.

From: 
Capitol News Illinois

An appeals court has ruled that Juan Beto Ruiz, who is challenging incumbent Esiah Campos in the Lake County Board District 16 race, is disqualified from the ballot after he failed to include his full name on his petitions.

From: 
Lake & McHenry County Scanner

The Illinois Innocence Project is marking its 25th anniversary with a renewed focus on preventing wrongful convictions—starting with training.

From: 
NPR Illinois