ISBA Offices to Close July 4-5
The ISBA Springfield and Chicago offices will be closed for the holiday beginning Thursday, July 4. They will reopen on Monday, July 8.
Tame the Digital Chaos
How often have you lost an important business card, wasted 45 minutes searching for a document only to find it in a pile of random papers, felt like your email inbox is out of control, been interrupted so often during the day that you feel like you got nothing done?
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Emily J. Hampton ARDC Commissioner
The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Emily J. Hampton of Peoria to serve as a Commissioner of the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) for a term beginning on June 5, 2024, and expiring on December 31, 2026.
The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services Releases New Interactive Data Dashboard
The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS) unveiled a new interactive pretrial data dashboard today that provides a summary of several initial decision points for criminal cases filed since the implementation of Public Act 101-652 and Public Act 102-1104, (commonly referred to as the Pretrial Fairness Act) on Sept. 18, 2023.
Admitting Medical Expenses at Trial
In her June Illinois Bar Journal article, “Admitting Medical Expenses at Trial,” Cook County Circuit Court Judge Eileen Marie O’Connor overview of Illinois law on the admissibility of medical bills and the practical application of such at trial.
Justice Lisa Holder White Announces Formation of Screening Committee to Fill Resident Circuit Judge - Peoria County Vacancy
Justice Lisa Holder White of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the formation of a judicial screening committee for the Tenth Judicial Circuit – Peoria County.
ISBA Launches New Law Practices for Sale Service
Looking to sell or purchase a law firm? The ISBA has launched a new Law Practices for Sale service where sellers can post practices or firms for sale, and buyers can browse listings and get connected with sellers. The service is available to all lawyers—rural or urban, boutique or general, solo practice or firm.
DCFS Seeks Administrative Law Judge (Springfield) & Regional Counsel (Rockford, Champaign)
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for three openings: Administrative Law Judge (Springfield), Supervisory Regional Counsel (Rockford), and Senior Regional Counsel (Champaign).
Notice of Vacancy for Resident Circuit Judge in Woodford County – Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Justice Lisa Holder White of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for a Resident Circuit Judge vacancy in Woodford County in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.