The Illinois Supreme Court Rules of Professional Conduct require attorneys to report any judge who violates the Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct. The Rules also mandate that attorneys will face professional misconduct charges themselves, if they knowingly assisting a judge in behavior that violates the Code. Because of this, it is imperative that Illinois attorneys be familiar with the Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct and what should be expected from the Bench. Don’t miss this interactive and entertaining presentation in which Philip Bogdanoff uses video clips of courtroom conduct where judges were later disciplined for ethical violations.

The Governor’s Office is seeking qualified candidates to fill vacancies for the position of Public Administrator / Public Guardian in Bond, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Crawford, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Greene, Jasper, Jefferson, Lawrence, Macoupin, Marion, McDonough, Mercer, Montgomery, Richland, Shelby, Washington, and Wayne Counties. 

 In In re Parentage of A.H., a complicated child-support case that stretched over three countries and involved a recalcitrant noncustodial parent, the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court found several reasons for forcing the creation of a section 503(g) trust, most of which concerned the noncustodial parent.

Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the assignment of Ninth Circuit Chief Judge David L. Vancil Jr., to the Fourth District Appellate Court. 

Judge Vancil is being assigned to fill a newly created seat in the Fourth Appellate District. The assignment is effective February 2, 2024, and will continue until further order of the Court.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from three Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) as they offer an in-depth look at international arbitration, including how international commercial arbitration works, the potential jurisdiction issues of international arbitral tribunals to be aware of; and the power of international arbitral tribunals regarding emergency and interim measures.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is accepting applications for two openings for: Technical Advisor II. Both positions are located in Springfield.

The Illinois Supreme Court announced the filing of lawyer disciplinary orders on January 17, 2024. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law.