Quick Takes on Illinois Supreme Court Opinions Issued Monday, November 28, 2022
Our panel of leading appellate attorneys reviews the Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Monday, November 28.
Illinois Supreme Court Disbars 1, Suspends 8 in Latest Disciplinary Filing
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the filing of lawyer disciplinary orders on November 23, 2022. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law.
Tickets Available for the Young Lawyers Division’s Annual Holiday Party
Join the ISBA Young Lawyers Division at their 2022 Holiday Party. This year the party will be held at Millennium Hall (11 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL).
Cyber Monday Sale! Save 20% Off ISBA Books
It's Cyber Monday! For one day only (11/28/22), we're offering all ISBA members 20% off books in the ISBA bookstore!*
ISBA Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
The ISBA offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25. The offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 28, at 8:30 a.m.
On behalf of everyone at the ISBA, we wish you and your family a happy, healthy, and safe holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!
Swearing-in of New Justice Joy V. Cunningham
What: The swearing-in of First Appellate Court Justice Joy V. Cunningham as a new Illinois Supreme Justice.
When: December 1, 2022, 10 a.m.
Pretrial Implementation Task Force to Host Final Regional Education Seminar in Champaign Dec. 14
The Illinois Supreme Court Pretrial Implementation Task Force (Task Force) will host its final in-person regional education seminar in Champaign on December 14th at the I Hotel & Conference Center to overview pretrial justice and the implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA), which is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2023.
The PFA, legislation passed as part of Public Act 101-652, abolishes the use of cash bail in pretrial release decisions as of Jan. 1 and establishes new processes for pretrial release and detention decisions.
Pretrial Implementation Task Force Hosts Regional Education Seminars in Chicago and Springfield
The Illinois Supreme Court Pretrial Implementation Task Force (Task Force) is hosting regional education seminars across Illinois to overview pretrial justice and the implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA), which is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2023.
Registration is available here.
The education seminars are scheduled from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The confirmed seminar dates and locations are:
Pretrial Implementation Task Force to Host Town Hall Meeting on November 17
The Illinois Supreme Court Pretrial Implementation Task Force (Task Force) will host a town hall meeting on November 17 at noon via Zoom. The topic of this town hall meeting will be Modification, Violations and Revocation of Pretrial Release.
Special Education in a Nutshell: The Basics, The Issues, and a Legislative Update – 2018 through Present
Whether you’re new to the area of special education or just need a refresher, this comprehensive overview explores the basics, the issues, and the legislative decisions that will impact your next client.