"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.
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.”
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.
“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.”
Don’t miss this introductory look at artificial intelligence, including the concerns (and solutions to these concerns) for in-house counsel.
The deadline to nominate someone for an Illinois State Bar Association award is March 4, 2024.
A leading appellate attorney reviews the Illinois Supreme Court opinion handed down Friday, February 16.
ISBA’s 15 hours of Free On-Demand CLE member benefit allow you to choose from over 700 hours of programming on a broad range of topics. This benefit results from the tireless efforts of many dedicated ISBA volunteer CLE program coordinators working with the ISBA CLE Committee and staff who plan and produce programs presented by our sections and committees. We proudly recognize those coordinators responsible for CLE programs presented during our Fall 2023 semester. Please join us as we thank them for all they do to enhance the profession!
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