Pre-Mediation Preparation

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

Pre-mediation preparation is a key aspect to ensuring that your client’s dispute resolution case comes to a successful conclusion. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of the value of pre-mediation meetings, while getting the tips you need from our seasoned speakers on the essentials of pre-mediation sessions.

Firm for Sale?

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

 The Illinois Bar Journal’s June cover story, “Firm for Sale?,” concerns to Illinois State Bar Association’s (ISBA) new online service, Law Practices for Sale, where attorneys in Illinois who are planning to retire, relocate, or need to sell their practice can connect with prospective buyers. 

Illinois Supreme Court Amends Rules of Professional Conduct

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today amendments to Supreme Court Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC). The rules amended are Rule 8.4(j), which addresses misconduct, and Rule 5.1, which addresses the responsibilities of partners, managers, and supervisory lawyers.

Arbitration Consternation

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

 In the past year, Illinois appellate courts have seen an increase in the number of cases involving enforceability of mandatory arbitration clauses in nursing home resident contracts, writes Amelia Buragas in her May Illinois Bar Journal LawPulse article, “Arbitration Consternation.”