Among Illinois’ new laws taking effect Jan. 1, 2022, the Transfer on Death Instrument (TODI) Act has been significantly amended to better provide another option for clients seeking cost-effective and straightforward ways to transfer real property at death, writes Charles G. Brown in his February 2022 Illinois Bar Journal article, “The New & Improved Transfer on Death Instrument Act.”
Don't miss the three-part Federal Tax Conference to be held virtually via live webcasts.
The ISBA’s Women & the Law Committee will celebrate International Women’s Day virtually this year on March 8.
This year’s event, Honoring Women and Their Success: How They Accomplish Their Goals and Navigate Their Agenda in a Male Dominated Field, will feature a diverse panel of successful women.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain new insight as our accomplished speakers draw upon their unique experiences to answer important questions that will motivate your career and guide your professional growth.
Our panel of leading appellate attorneys reviews the eight Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Friday, January 21.
Child pornography sits at the crossroads of constitutional and criminal law, writes Christopher Keleher in his January Illinois Bar Journal article, “Defining Lewdness.” Keleher notes that nudity is not the dividing line between free speech and prison, as the U.S. and Illinois Supreme courts hold that nudity—without more—is constitutionally permissible. Instead, there must be sexual conduct involving a minor to be pornographic. But the concept of child pornography is expanding beyond images of sexual conduct to include those that depict children in ways a viewer might perceive as sexual.
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the filing of lawyer disciplinary orders on January 21, 2022. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law.
The U.S. Attorney's Office Central District of Illinois is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney opening in its Criminal Division to be located in Rock Island, IL.
Applicants must be a United States citizen or national; submit to a background investigation, credit and tax checks, and drug test; be registered for selective service, if applicable; have a J.D. Degree; have at least three years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience; and be active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
The U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Illinois is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney opening in its Criminal Division to be located in Fairview Heights, IL.
Applicants must be United States citizens; submit to a background investigation, credit and tax checks, and drug test; be registered for selective service, if applicable; have a J.D. Degree; have at least one year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience; and be active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
The U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Illinois is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney opening in its Criminal Division to be located in Fairview Heights, IL.
Applicants must be United States citizens; submit to a background investigation, credit and tax checks, and drug test; be registered for selective service, if applicable; have a J.D. Degree; have at least one year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience; and be active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).