Liberty Justice Center files lawsuits against public-sector unions over employee rights

More than six years after the Supreme Court's decision in Janus v. AFSCME, government employees are still engaged in legal battles with public-sector unions over their rights. The Liberty Justice Center has filed three lawsuits on behalf of government workers against their respective unions.

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Legal Newsline

'Untouchable' Springfield area theatre, choir director sentenced on federal charges

A Menard County man who was a theatre director was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison last week for a multitude of charges, including sexual exploitation of a child and distribution and possession of child pornography.

From: 
The State Journal-Register

'Where's my justice?' Slim odds of an arrest when someone is shot and wounded in Chicago, Sun-Times finds

If you’re among more than 19,000 people wounded by gunfire since 2018, the chances that anyone will be charged with shooting you are only about 6%.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois bill could allow select group of people serving life in prison to petition for post conviction hearings

Illinois judges are required to consider a person's youth during sentencing, yet many people are serving life sentences without parole because they were sentenced before state law changed in 2012.

From: 
WAND

Skin360 app can’t escape scrutiny under Illinois biometric law

A federal district court has denied a motion by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. to dismiss a second amended complaint alleging it violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting and storing biometric information through its Neutrogena Skin 360 beauty app without consumers’ informed consent or knowledge.

From: 
The National Law Review

Law prof suspended over exam question, class discussion can sue for First Amendment retaliation, 7th Circuit says

A federal appeals court has revived a First Amendment retaliation claim by a professor at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law who used an “expurgated racial slur” on an exam question, leading to an investigation, required diversity training, a suspension and denial of a pay raise.

From: 
ABA Journal

Two judges in mass firings cases order Trump administration to rehire probationary workers for now

Two federal judges have handed down orders requiring President Donald Trump’s administration to rehire thousands, if not tens of thousands, of probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies.

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WAND

Inside the League: Key Legal Issues Shaping the Future of Pro Sports

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 Sports & Entertainment Law Section*
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Business & Securities Law Section, ISBA Intellectual Property Section, ISBA Labor & Employment Law Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 24, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


 Don’t miss this informative program that explores the most pressing legal challenges faced by major sports leagues today – from negotiating high-stakes broadcasting rights and navigating complex contract negotiations, to the critical legal issues shaping professional sports. This is a must-attend event for anyone looking to understand the evolving legal landscape of professional sports and the strategies used by leaders at the forefront of the industry. Topics include:
  • Strategies for managing legal disputes over broadcasting agreements and the impact digital streaming has had on traditional broadcasting contracts;
  • The key terms, incentives, and dispute mechanisms in sports contracts;
  • The legal frameworks for protecting a team’s intellectual property and brand;
  • The legal methods that are used to combat counterfeit merchandise and unauthorized use of team logos and brands;
  • The role that internal investigations and public relations play in managing sensitive issues involving player misconduct and disciplinary actions;
  • The legal framework behind collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) in professional sports and the key issues that arise in labor negotiations between teams and players' unions; and
  • The legal and organizational challenges in fostering diversity within sports leadership.


Program Coordinator:
Sivonnia DeBarros, SL DeBarros Law Firm LLC, Woodstock

Program Moderator:
Derrick Thompson, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Chicago

Program Speaker:
Brett Scharback, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Chicago Cubs, Chicago
*Join the NEW ISBA Sports & Entertainment Law Section for FREE through June 2025 and receive a $10 section member discount on CLE programming sponsored by the section!
www.isba.org/sections/sportsentertainment

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 $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

How To Advise Your Criminal Law Client Regarding Deportation Issues

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 Criminal Justice Section and ISBA International & Immigration Law Section


1.50 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 24, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the information and updates you need to effectively advise your clients on important immigration law issues, as well as how to answer questions regarding their immigration status and the threat of deportation. Criminal law practitioners, immigration lawyers, traffic law attorneys, and human rights counsel with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will better understand:
  • Your clients’ rights with respect to deportation;
  • The collateral consequences of criminal sanctions; and
  • How to advise your clients when they encounter ICE.

Program Coordinator/Chat Moderator:
Sara Vig, Vig Law P.C., Springfield

Program Speakers:
Juliet Boyd, Boyd Kummer, Chicago
A. Ross Cassingham, Scott Pollock & Associates, 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 $52.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $105
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Estate Planning Basics

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 Trusts & Estates Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Elder Law Section


1.50 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 24, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Are you new to the trusts and estates practice? Want to learn more about how to help families manage their assets? Then don’t miss this seminar that offers you a basic understanding of what it means to “plan an estate.” Topics include:
  • The most common documents used in estate planning;
  • How to help your clients draft wills and power of attorneys;
  • The tax issues that you should consider when helping your clients plan their estates;
  • How to anticipate and prevent ethical pitfalls in estate planning; and
  • Much more.

Program Coordinator:
Colleen L. Sahlas, Law Offices of Hoy & Sahlas, LLC, Oak Brook

Program Chat Moderator:
Kerry R. Peck, Peck Ritchey, LLC, Chicago

Program Speakers:
Karen R. Mills, Aronberg Goldgehn, Wheaton
Sara E. Riechert, Chamberlin Riechert Law Group, P.C., Oak Brook



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 $52.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $105
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free