Former Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Benjamin K. Miller Passes Away at Age 87
"Justice Benjamin Miller was a gentleman who was a gentle man. He gave respect and kindness to all whose paths he crossed. Justice Miller loved the Illinois Supreme Court, the law, and life. He set the example for lawyers, judges, and citizens by the way he treated others. He will be missed. May his example live on through all of us," stated Illinois State Bar Association President Shawn S. Kasserman.
Beneficial Information
The Illinois Bar Journal’s February issue reports on the Corporate Transparency Act’s new FinCEN filing requirements, which took effect January 1. “The comprehensive legislation requires many companies doing business in the U.S. to report information about the individuals who own or control the business entity,” writes attorney Amelia Buragas in her LawPulse article, “Beneficial Information.”
First Judicial Circuit Remote Appearance Project Report Highlights Great Savings for Rural Court Users
The Illinois Supreme Court’s Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission), partnering with the First Judicial Circuit of Illinois and Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Inc., announced the release of its final report on its two-year pilot program on remote court appearances in the southernmost counties of Illinois.
Practicing in a New World
“Generative artificial intelligence stands as proof of the transformative power of technology, promising to reshape the landscape of law and advocacy,” writes Morgan B. Handwerker in her March Illinois Bar Journal article, “Practicing in a New World.”
Artificial Intelligence: Concerns and Solutions for In-House Counsel
Don’t miss this introductory look at artificial intelligence, including the concerns (and solutions to these concerns) for in-house counsel.
Nomination Deadline Approaching for ISBA Awards
Quick Take on Illinois Supreme Court Opinion Issued Friday, February 16, 2024
A leading appellate attorney reviews the Illinois Supreme Court opinion handed down Friday, February 16.
You Be the Judge: Ratings for Illinois Judicial Primary Candidates
A Thank You to Our CLE Coordinators
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