Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Hon. Robert C. Marsaglia (ret.) ARDC Commissioner

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Robert C. Marsaglia of Morris to serve as a Commissioner of the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) for a term beginning on January 1, 2025, and expiring on December 31, 2027. The ARDC is the Supreme Court agency that oversees lawyer licensing and investigates allegations of lawyer wrongdoing in Illinois. 

Illinois Supreme Court announces policy on Artificial Intelligence

The Illinois Supreme Court announced the release of its policy on Artificial Intelligence in the courts, following the approval of a report submitted by the Illinois Judicial Conference Task Force on Artificial Intelligence.

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The Bar News

Government rests, defense builds case in ex-IL House Speaker Michael Madigan trial

The government formally rested its case against former House Speaker Michael Madigan Wednesday at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, minutes after the jury was seated.

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ABC 7

Illinois employers need to know nine new employment laws for 2025

The year 2024 was a busy one for Illinois lawmakers, who enacted notable changes to no fewer than nine laws that affect Illinois employers, all taking effect on January 1, 2025.

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The National Law Review

Scott's Law: New alert system aims to prevent 'Move Over' crashes in Illinois

Drivers in Illinois will now receive real-time warnings when state police respond to crashes or other roadside emergencies, urging them to slow down and move over.

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Fox 32

Former executive charged with embezzling millions from nonprofit

A former executive director of a nonprofit organization in the Chicago area has been charged with federal fraud for allegedly embezzling millions from the organization.

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Legal Newsline

Illinois Drug Courts Receive $45K Grant to Bolster Substance Use Programs in 5 Rural Communities

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) announced today that the Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine’s Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development (CRHSSD) has recently awarded $45,000 to rural drug courts in Illinois. Five rural counties including Pike, Williamson, Clinton, Marion, and Richland will receive funds to enhance existing programs and establish new ones in areas without these critical resources.