There have been multiple developments in the area of mechanics lien and construction law since the onset of the pandemic, with one case in particular extinguishing a mechanics lien because it didn’t name all of the necessary parties. Join us for this comprehensive update on mortgage foreclosures, mechanics lien issues, and how you can protect your client in this tricky area of the law.
Sell? Buy? Hold? That has been the lawyers’ dilemma during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. COVID-19 has proven to be an unforeseen accelerant in the law practice sale marketplace. Many senior solo and small-firm practitioners are motivated to sell their practices while less-seasoned lawyers recognize buying opportunities to build their existing practices.
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today the adoption of a policy which will require every state courthouse in Illinois to adopt individual orders or rules regarding the use of portable electronic devices in their courthouse buildings and in their courtrooms.
In adopting this policy, the Court recognizes that portable electronic devices such as cell phones, computers, tablets, and e-book readers are essential tools of today’s society.
The Illinois Air National Guard is accepting applications for a Deputy Staff Judge Advocate to be located in Peoria, IL.
It's our 145th birthday! In honor of this special and historic milestone, we have several exciting events and contests throughout the month of January.
Don’t miss this online presentation that’s designed to give attorneys with little or no experience with the General Assembly an introductory look at how the legislative process works.
There is no doubt that being a successful attorney requires hard work. But is it possible to put in the hours while having enough left over for your personal life? In the January Illinois Bar Journal’s cover article, “A Balanced Life,” the IBJ interviews several hard-working attorneys—young and seasoned—who also have worked hard to balance career and life.
Here are brief summaries of the 18 new Illinois laws that will go into effect on January 1, 2022.
The Illinois State Bar Association’s Lawyer Finder Service provides referrals to local lawyers Mondays through Fridays. The Service makes referrals in a number of areas of law. For the month of December, 2021, ISBA helped 826 people in need of legal services find lawyers.
The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Kate L. McCracken of St. Charles to serve as a Commissioner of the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (A.R.D.C.) effective on January 1, 2022, and expiring on December 31, 2024. The A.R.D.C. is the Supreme Court agency that investigates allegations of lawyer wrongdoing in Illinois.