Seventh Circuit: Notice of Recission of Circuit Rule 35 and Modification of Circuit Rule 26.1

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

On October 15, 2024, this court issued notice that it proposed the rescission of Circuit Rule 35 and modification of Circuit Rule 26.1 in anticipation of the elimination of Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 35.

The court hereby provides notice of adoption of the aforementioned changes, effective December 1, 2024.

Business Associates and HIPAA: Your Obligation and the Professional Responsibility Requirements

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Health Care Law Section and ISBA Privacy and Information Security Law 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: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 2, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


While the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules went into effect over 20 years ago, lawyers in a variety of different practices representing a wide-range of businesses need to be proficient when advising their clients who may be HIPAA-covered entities or business associates. For example, is an IT retailer a business associate when hooking up Wi-Fi to enable a remote patient monitoring system at a customer’s home? Or when a lawyer conducts due diligence during the acquisition of real estate and has access to protected health information (PHI) … is the lawyer now a business associate? Join us for an in-depth look at the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and how they may pertain to the unique cases you or your client may encounter, while giving you the tools you need to comply with the rules regarding competency, confidentiality, technology, conflicts of interest, and more! Listen as our experienced panelists explain relevant Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and apply those rules to cases that address the following topics:
  • How to identify whether an arrangement creates a business associate relationship;
  • How to draft and negotiate business associate agreements that are tailored to the relationship and other types of agreements to offer to refrain from being a business associate;
  • Proactive steps for protecting the privacy and security of PHI when advising your client who is a business associate for the first time; and
  • How being a business associate (or not) impacts obligations under breach notification laws.

Program Coordinator/Chat Moderator:
Rick L. Hindmand , McDonald Hopkins LLC, Chicago

Program Moderator:
Fariz M. Burhanuddin , Burhanuddin Law, Chicago

Program Speakers:
Ryan Benz , AdventHealth, Florida
Marilyn Hanzal , Attorney at Law, Chicago
Valerie Breslin Montague , Nixon Peabody LLP, Chicago



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

Artificial Intelligence: The Ethical Headwinds

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 Administrative Law Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Standing Committee on Government Lawyers and
the Illinois Government Bar Association


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


Original Program Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 2, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Across all levels of society – including the legal profession – it is believed that artificial intelligence will allow us to do our work with greater accuracy, more creativity, and in a fraction of the time it would normally take to complete each task, making it a boon to both the busy lawyer and the harried law firm staff. But this ever-advancing technology comes with professional risks and ethical concerns that you need to be aware of when using this tool in your practice. Join us for a better understanding of what artificial intelligence is and how these types of programs work. Additional topics include:
  • The concerns raised by invalid output produced by artificial intelligence;
  • The attorney’s duties to a client and the court when using artificial intelligence;
  • How artificial intelligence may impact billable hours (and how the attorney should be compensated when using artificial intelligence); and
  • The future of attorneys in the age of this new technology.

Program Coordinators/Chat Moderators:
Hon. Yolaine Dauphin, Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings, Chicago
Hon. Patricia Jackowiak, Chief Administrative Law Judge and Director, Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings, Chicago

Program Speakers:
Athena T. Taite, Director of Professional Development, Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago
Anisa L. Jordan, Ethics Education Counsel, Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago


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 $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

Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visa Options: What You Need to Know When Representing Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Clients Working in STEM Fields

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-sponsored by the ISBA Labor & Employment Law Section and ISBA Education Law Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­November 25, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the guidance you need to represent highly achieved clients in the arts, sciences, education, business, and athletics, as well as individuals working in national interest areas. Immigration attorneys, labor and employment lawyers, education counsel, and practitioners working in the sports and entertainment area with all levels of practice experience who attend this online program will better understand:
  • The best practices for intake and analyzing non-immigrant and immigrant visa options;
  • P-1 non-immigrant visas for internationally recognized athletes and entertainers;
  • O-1 non-immigrant visas for clients with extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, education, business, and athletics;
  • Q-1 non-immigrant visas for individuals participating in certain international cultural exchange programs;
  • Recent changes and current developments in the law, including opportunities for clients working in STEM fields;
  • Employment-based immigrant visa options for permanent residence in the U.S.;
  • How your clients can apply for immigration to the U.S., via the National Interest Waiver; and
  • Much more!

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

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



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

Judicial Panel Discussion: The Latest on Criminal Appeals

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Criminal Justice Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Traffic Law and Courts and the ISBA Cannabis Law Section


1.50 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­November 25, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our judicial panel as they discuss their perspectives on criminal appeals, the appellate procedure you need to know in criminal practice, and the issues that you may face throughout the process. Although the focus of this program is criminal appeals, attorneys from all practice areas can benefit from the best practice tips provided regarding appeals.

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

Program Moderator:
Prof. Julia Wykoff, Law Clerk to Justice Amy Sholar, Springfield

Program Speakers:
Hon. Judy Lynn Cates, Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District
Cortney Kuntze, Clerk of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District
Hon. Amy Sholar, Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District


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 $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

The Basics of Online Practice Management: A New View Into Case Information

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!
ISBA’s Practice Toolbox Series
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association


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: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 2, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


It’s hard to believe that lawyers have had access to online practice management programs for 15 years or more. One of the significant innovations of these web-first programs compared to their traditional, desktop-based rivals is offering everywhere-access for case look-up, document access, and new features like client portals, where people outside the firm can see and interact with their own client file. Of course, the firm remains in control of who can see and modify what. But, just as the word “car” means everything from an econobox to a luxury sedan, different products’ offer different features. This seminar walks through the key features of online practice management, how they work, what you can use them for, and how different vendors’ products compare.


Program Speaker:
Jeffrey Schoenberger, Affinity Consulting Group
About the Speaker: Jeff’s unique role at Affinity involves managing our Practice Management Advisory program. Prior to joining the Affinity family, Jeff practiced law with Legal Aid in Cincinnati, Ohio. He learned about Affinity and consulting as a career path through some of partners Paul Unger’s and Barron Henley’s CLE courses. Jeff’s describes his superpower as his ability to “get the podcast done.” His favorite part of his job is discovering new tech and techniques to help attorneys.
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.
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Tort Law Toolkit: Navigating Medical Malpractice and Premises Liability Claims

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 Tort Law Section


2.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­November 25, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the tools you need to advise your clients on medical malpractice claims and premises liability cases with this informative online seminar. Tort law attorneys, general practitioners, health care counsel, and insurance law lawyers with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this program will better understand:
  • The recent developments in medical malpractice law;
  • How to effectively vet potential cases and evaluate the extent of injuries and damages;
  • The strategies to identify and select appropriate expert witnesses to support claims in medical malpractice cases;
  • The procedural timelines that govern medical malpractice cases;
  • How to assess premises liability cases, including insurance implications; and
  • The differing standards that apply to various defendants (such as governmental entitles vs. private owners).
The program includes case studies and hypothetical situations to show attendees how to apply these principles to real world scenarios.

Program Coordinators and Chat Moderators:
Josh Rohrscheib, Onward Injury Law, Bloomington
Judith Conway, Cooney & Conway, Chicago

Program Speaker:
Mark Benfield, Heyl, Royster, Voelker, & Allen P.C., Champaign
Alex Blair, MG+M The Law Firm, Chicago
Judith Conway, Cooney & Conway, Chicago
Sarah F. King, Clifford Law Offices, Chicago
Hon. Marguerite A. Quinn (ret.), ADR Systems, Chicago
Craig J. Squillace, Clifford Law Offices, Chicago


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 $70 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $140
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free