Our panel of leading appellate attorneys reviews the one civil and three criminal opinions handed down Thursday, June 15, 2023, by the Illinois Supreme Court. 

Update your knowledge on summary judgment with this online refresher that examines the purpose of summary judgment, what to consider when filing a summary judgment motion, and the local rules impacting procedure.

Fans of HBO’s hit series “Succession” are all too familiar with the lengths people will go to when fighting for their share of the family pie. Don’t miss this online seminar that can help you navigate your client’s trust dispute that looks a lot like an episode from “Succession.”

Corporal—or physical—punishment or discipline of a minor remains legal in Illinois—at least when it comes to the infliction of corporal punishment by a parent or guardian, writes Katharine Pancewicz in her June Illinois Bar Journal article, “A Balancing Act.” Pancewicz focuses on corporal punishment inflicted by parents or guardians and briefly touches upon corporal punishment by professionals such as teachers.

The ISBA offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, for the Association's observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, June 20.

By: Ray Prather, J.D., CPA, CFF

On July 23, 2021, Gov. Pritzker signed Public Act 102-0160 amending the Illinois Notary Public Act. The amendments permanently allow notary publics to perform remote notarial acts, bring electronic notary publics to Illinois, and add education and journal requirements for notary publics. On June 5, 2023, the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office (IL SOS) adopted administrative rules (Rules) that make Public Act 102-0160 effective and provide guidance for Illinois notaries moving forward. 

Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that 396 out of 400 Illinois associate judges who filed requests for reappointment to their office for a new four-year term have been retained.