Illinois Supreme Court Reinforces Service of Summons Allowable via Social Media, Text and Email

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today amendments to Supreme Court Rule 102 which provide for the electronic service of summons and complaints in civil proceedings in recognition of society’s increased use of electronic methods to communicate. 

Illinois Supreme Court Amends Orders Entered in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Timothy A. Slating

With the official end of the COVID-19 public health emergency approaching on May 11, Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court recently announced amendments to orders entered in response to the COVID-19 emergency under M.R. 30370, In re Illinois Courts Response to COVID-19 Emergency. The Court also announced corresponding amendments to Rules 101, 102, 283, 284, and the adoption of new Rules 102.1 and 242. These and earlier amendments to Supreme Court Rules, make permanent certain temporary measures adopted during the pandemic.

Judicial Council of the Seventh Circuit Seeks Applicants for Bankruptcy Judge

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

Chief Bankruptcy Judge Laura K. Grandy of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Illinois will retire on March 11, 2024. The Judicial Council of the Seventh Circuit seeks applications from all qualified applicants to succeed Judge Grandy as bankruptcy judge for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Illinois with a duty station in East St. Louis, IL.

21st Annual Environmental Law Conference

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

Don’t miss ISBA’s 21st Annual Illinois Environmental Law Conference! Once again, this premier conference features annual updates on agency activities and priorities in Illinois and the Region presented by top representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

Bringing in the Experts

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

In his April Illinois Bar Journal article, “Bringing in the Experts,” Cook County Circuit Court Judge James M. Varga takes a basic and practical aim at permitting or barring expert witnesses and admitting or excluding opinion-witness testimony based upon Illinois Rules of Evidence 702-705, Illinois Pattern Jury Instruction—Civil 2.04, and Illinois caselaw.