Prosecutors say Sen. Emil Jones III’s alleged bribery was ‘crystal clear’ as the case goes to jury

As prosecutors gave their closing arguments Monday in the trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III, they cast doubt on Jones’ testimony last week that red-light camera entrepreneur Omar Maani made him “uncomfortable” when he hinted at a bribe in the summer of 2019, asking the jury why — if that was true — did he keep meeting Maani for dinner and answering his calls and texts?

From: 
25 News Now

Walgreens to pay $300 million for allegedly filling illegal opioid prescriptions

Deerfield-based drug store giant Walgreens has agreed to settle a civil lawsuit with the federal government by paying $300 million for allegedly filling millions of invalid prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances, and submitting false bills to state and federal Medicare programs and private insurers.

From: 
Cook County Chronicle

Survivors of 2022 July Fourth parade mass shooting to address gunman before his sentencing

Survivors and relatives of people killed in a 2022 mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago are set to address the gunman Wednesday at his sentencing hearing.

From: 
WAND

ARDC Releases 2024 Annual Report

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Kelsey Jo Burge

The Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC), the administrative agency that regulates Illinois lawyers, has filed its year 2024 Annual Report with the Supreme Court of Illinois. The report was released to the public on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, on the ARDC website.

View the summary of the Annual Report entitled Highlights of the 2024 Annual Report. 

ISBA Allerton Conference 2025: Generative Artificial Intelligence - Fact or Fiction: Transforming the Legal Practice - Part 2

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Presented by the ISBA Civil Practice and Procedure Section
Co-hosted by the ISBA Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law


3.75 hours MCLE credit, including 3.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 – Friday, April 4, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­June 23, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us as we explore hot topic issues impacting the civil practice and procedure arena – from how generative artificial intelligence is being used in the legal practice and the issues with deepfakes, to how courts are using artificial intelligence and the issues it is creating for judges. Additional topics include:
  • The new and proposed legislation surrounding this issue; and
  • The ethical responsibilities attorneys need to keep in mind when using artificial intelligence in their practice; and
  • More!


Legislators’ Perspectives on Generative Artificial Intelligence
Gain a better understanding of the legislators’ perspectives on generative artificial intelligence, the new and proposed legislation surrounding this issue, and the future of AI regulation.
Moderator: David P. Eldridge, Attorney at Law, Springfield
Rep. Travis R. Weaver, Illinois State Representative, 93rd District, Pekin

Comments on Artificial Intelligence from the Bench
This session discusses how courts are using artificial intelligence and the issues faced by judges while on the bench.
Moderator: Hon. Joel Chupack, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago
Hon. Michael J. Chmiel, Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit, Woodstock
Hon. Eugene Doherty, Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District, Springfield
Hon. Jeffrey A. Goffinet, First Judicial Circuit Court, Marion

Artificial Intelligence and Ethics
This panel presentation discusses and analyzes how artificial intelligence is impacting the legal profession, the ethical responsibilities attorneys need to keep in mind, and the overall concerns of our panelists.
Moderator/Speaker: Sari Montgomery, Robinson Stewart Montgomery & Doppke, LLC, Chicago
Jason D. Krieser, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Texas



Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $130 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $260
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

ISBA Allerton Conference 2025: Generative Artificial Intelligence - Fact or Fiction: Transforming the Legal Practice - Part 1

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Presented by the ISBA Civil Practice and Procedure Section
Co-hosted by the ISBA Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law


4.25 hours MCLE credit, including 3.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 – Friday, April 4, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: June 23, 2027(You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)
Join us as we explore hot topic issues impacting the civil practice and procedure arena – from how generative artificial intelligence is being used in the legal practice and the issues with deepfakes, to how courts are using artificial intelligence and the issues it is creating for judges. Additional topics include:
  • The use of artificial intelligence evidence in litigation;
  • How to protect legal information in the age of artificial intelligence; and
  • More!

Generative Artificial Intelligence: A New Era
Join us for this in-depth overview of generative artificial intelligence, including its technical background and relevance to the legal field.
Prof. Kristian J. Hammond, Northwestern University, Evanston

Artificial Intelligence Evidence Introduction
Don’t miss this opportunity to get the thoughts and perspectives of a sitting judge regarding artificial intelligence, as well as an introductory look at the upcoming evidence panel.
Hon. Iain D. Johnston, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Rockford

Artificial Intelligence Evidence in Litigation and Beyond
This panel presentation discusses the use of artificial intelligence evidence in litigation, issues with deepfakes, and the admissibility of this type of evidence in court.
Moderator: George S. Bellas, Bellas & Wachowski, Park Ridge
Hon. Jonathan E. Hawley, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, Peoria
Hon. Iain D. Johnston, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Rockford
Shannon M. McNulty, Clifford Law Offices, Chicago
Prof. Anita Nikolich, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Digital and Data Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Learn how to protect legal information in the age of artificial intelligence with this informative segment.
Moderator: Carlos A. Vera, Johnson & Bell, Chicago
Aaron W. Brooks, Brooks Law and Consulting, LLC, Naperville
Scott Carlson, Retired Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Chicago
Brad Moldenhauer, Zscaler, Washington D.C.



Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $148 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $296
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Immigration Law 2025: Updates and Essentials under the New Administration

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Presented by the ISBA International & Immigration Law Section
Co-presented by the ISBA Family Law Section, ISBA Education Law Section, ISBA Human & Civil Rights Section, and the ISBA Corporate Law Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: May 12, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from our speakers as they offer an in-depth look at key immigration law developments since the Trump Administration began its work on January 20, 2025, as well as a discussion on how the current domestic political landscape has impacted immigration law. Immigration attorneys, family law practitioners, criminal justice lawyers, and human rights counsel with all levels of practice experience who attend this online program will better understand:
  • How specific changes, policies, and proposals in immigration law could impact your clients in the coming year;
  • The best practice tips you need regarding the intake and analysis of your client’s immigration matters, especially in light of those humanitarian relief cases that may be impacted by current immigration laws and proposed changes; and
  • The legal developments affecting employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, consular processing, removal defense, and citizenship.

Program Coordinator/Chat Moderator:
Angela Peters, Buffalo Grove Law Offices, Arlington Heights

Program Speakers:
William B. Schiller, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago
Ian D. Wagreich, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago



Program Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $70
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Clear and Unambiguous Duty

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Kelsey Jo Burge

 An organization’s internal investigation can be stressful for all involved. Notwithstanding an employee’s desire to be helpful and cooperative, questioning by the organization’s lawyer is likely viewed with some trepidation, acknowledges Charles J. Northrup in his ethics column, “Clear and Unambiguous Duty” in the April Illinois Bar Journal. Let’s face it, Northrup continues, when lawyers come asking questions, it means (sometimes) there is a problem.

Federal prosecutor alleges Glenview medical journal is politically biased

A federal prosecutor sent a letter to the editor in chief of a Glenview medical journal alleging political bias and asking a series of questions that suggest the publication misleads readers, overlooks opposing views and is influenced by its financial backers.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

Stereotyped views of older lawyers led to firing of BigLaw partner, lawsuit alleges

A former partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman has alleged in a lawsuit that the law firm fired him and forced the leader of the aircraft finance group to retire after disbanding the practice because they were both in their 60s.

From: 
ABA Journal