Launch of First National Arab American Bar Association

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

Arab American attorneys from across the United States are pleased to announce the formation and launch of the National Arab American Bar Association (NAABA). NAABA is the first national legal association formed of Arab American attorneys dedicated to the advancement of Arab American legal professionals and service to the broader Arab American community.

Artificial Intelligence and Remote Proceedings

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 & Procedure Section


0.75 hours MCLE credit, including 0.75 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Friday, January 26, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 18, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Artificial intelligence is changing the way lawyers practice in the courtroom. Participants will become familiar with how artificial intelligence has impacted remote proceedings. Topics cover the definition of artificial intelligence (AI); using AI in both remote and hybrid proceedings and the contrasts between the two; when remote proceedings should be used; the benefits of remote proceedings including greater party participation, fewer defaults and failures to appear, as well as enhanced case management and scheduling; access to justice considerations; the challenges presented by AI; why AI should be used as a tool that augments rather than replaces legal knowledge and critical thinking; why it’s crucial that lawyers understand the limitations of AI and ensure compliance with ethical guidelines; and much more. Join us for a comprehensive look at how new technology is impacting remote proceedings.


Program Coordinator:
Joseph A. Souligne, Webber & Thies, P.C., Urbana

Program Moderators:
George Bellas, Bellas & Wachowski, Park Ridge
Joseph A. Souligne, Webber & Thies, P.C., Urbana

Speaker:
Hon. Michael J. Chmiel, 22nd Judicial Circuit Court, Woodstock


*Originally presented as part of the Civil Practice Update 2024. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.


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 $26.25 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $52.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $18.75
    • Law Students – Free

Understanding the Ethical Issues of Artificial Intelligence

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 & Procedure 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: Friday, January 26, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 18, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


This segment examines the ethical issues and concerns that you need to be aware of regarding artificial intelligence. Participants will better understand the ethical issues and concerns that arise when using artificial intelligence in the practice of law. Topics include the use of generative vs. non-generative artificial intelligence for legal tasks; using AI to perform contract review, e-discovery, and legal research; the risk of acquiring new information vs. someone else’s information; copyright issues; safety, security, and trust considerations; gauging risk and imposing transparency requirements; disciplinary and malpractice exposure; and much more.


Program Coordinator:
Joseph A. Souligne, Webber & Thies, P.C., Urbana

Program Moderators:
George Bellas, Bellas & Wachowski, Park Ridge
Joseph A. Souligne, Webber & Thies, P.C., Urbana

Speaker:
James A. Doppke, Jr., Robinson Stewart Montgomery & Doppke LLC, Chicago



*Originally presented as part of the Civil Practice Update 2024. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.



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

Civil Practice Update 2024 - 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 & Procedure Section


3.0 hours MCLE credit, including 2.50* hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Friday, January 26, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 18, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for this two part web series that offers you the updates you need on civil practice law. Tort law attorneys, general practitioners, civil practice lawyers, and legal technology attorneys with all levels of practice experience who attend this seminar, will better understand:
  • The basics of arbitration and mediation (as well as their differences and similarities);
  • How artificial intelligence is changing the courtroom landscape;
  • How the in-person courtroom has changed since COVID; and
  • Much more!


Mediation / Arbitration*
(1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
Gain a better understanding of arbitration and mediation, including the differences and similarities, how to maximize benefits to clients, and more.
Hon. Mitchell L. Hoffman, (Ret.), ADR Systems, Chicago
Hon. Marguerite A. Quinn, (Ret.), ADR Systems, Chicago

Understanding the Ethical Issues of Artificial Intelligence*
(1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
This segment examines the ethical issues and concerns that you need to be aware of regarding artificial intelligence.
James A. Doppke, Jr., Robinson Stewart Montgomery & Doppke LLC, Chicago

Artificial Intelligence and Remote Proceedings*
(0.50 hours Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
Artificial intelligence is changing the way lawyers practice in the courtroom. Join us for a comprehensive look at how new technology is impacting remote proceedings.
Hon. Michael J. Chmiel, 22nd Judicial Circuit Court, Woodstock

Welcome Back to the Courthouse
Don’t miss this discussion on what you need to be aware of when practicing in person in the courthouse and how courtrooms have changed since COVID.
Hon. Anthony C. Kyriakopoulos, Circuit Court of Cook County, 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 $105 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $210
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Civil Practice Update 2024 - 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 & Procedure Section


3.50 hours MCLE credit, including 2.25* hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Friday, January 26, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 18, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for this two part web series that offers you the updates you need on civil practice law. Tort law attorneys, general practitioners, civil practice lawyers, and legal technology attorneys with all levels of practice experience who attend this seminar, will better understand:
  • How to obtain and use text message records in your next case;
  • How to determine jurisdiction and venue issues for foreign parties doing online business;
  • How to get medical audit trails and medical records for use in litigation;
  • Tips for preserving the record for appeal; and
  • Much more!

Program Coordinator:
Joseph A. Souligne, Webber & Thies, P.C., Urbana

Program Moderators:
George Bellas, Bellas & Wachowski, Park Ridge
Joseph A. Souligne, Webber & Thies, P.C., Urbana

E-Discovery*
(0.75 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
Get the information you need on the new updates in e-discovery practices, including how to get and use text message records, emails, and more with this informative segment.
George Bellas, Bellas & Wachowski, Park Ridge
Connor Novak, Crowe, LLP, Chicago

How to Obtain Personal Jurisdiction*
(0.50 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
Don’t miss this primer on the various ways to obtain personal service, including service by electronic means.
Hon. Joel Chupack, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago

Medical Records and Audit Trails*
(1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
This presentation discusses how to obtain, interpret, and use audit trails and medical records in litigation.
George Bellas, Bellas & Wachowski, Park Ridge
Shawna Sanclemente, Audit Trial Expert, Florida

Preserving Records on Appeal
Get the best practice tips you need to be aware of for successfully making and preserving a record at the trial court level in preparation for an appeal.
Ronald D. Menna, Jr., Fischel | Kahn, 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 $122.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $245
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Navigating Restrictions and Transparency Requirements of Foreign Investments in U.S. Land

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

According to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act, nearly 41 million acres of land is own (partially or fully) by foreign entitles. Current federal law does not regulate this land aside from requiring foreign buyers to register with the USDA. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on the federal and state rules regulating foreign ownership of U.S. land, including the reporting requirements of foreign investments in U.S. businesses and agriculture.