Mark your calendar for the Open House Party in honor of retired Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier. The retirement party is Saturday, November 6, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Nashville American Legion (533 E. Legion Drive, Nashville, IL 62263). There will be hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. All are invited to attend.
Eviction law has not changed drastically over the years, that is, until the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time there have been significant, temporary changes in the law as a result of the Illinois and federal eviction moratoriums, Illinois Supreme Court orders, and the passage of new legislation. But as the pandemic wanes, eviction issues, and a lawyer’s need to understand the basics, will remain.
An app that connected traffic-ticket defendants with lawyers was engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, the Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a 4-3 decision. Read the article at the ABA Journal.
In celebration of National Book Month, we're offering all ISBA members 20% off of books* in the ISBA Bookstore purchased by October 29, 2021.
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the appointment of Tracie R. Porter as an At-Large Cook County Circuit Judge.
Ms. Porter was appointed to fill the At-Large vacancy created by the election of Justice Michael
B. Hyman to the 1st District Appellate Court. The appointment is effective November 12, 2021, and will conclude December 5, 2022, following the November 2022 general election.
Join us for this opportunity to hear from distinguished members who have conducted successful campaigns for the ISBA’s highest offices. Learn from their experiences and gain insight about what works and what does not work in campaigns.
Don’t miss this online seminar that gives you the practice management tips you need to run your law firm efficiently. Learn how a new practice management system might better automate your office’s workflow, the benefits and challenges of moving to a new system, how to build the all-star team you need to run a successful practice, how to screen potential employees, and much more!
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the appointment of Ruth Isabel Gudino as an At- Large Cook County Circuit Judge.
Ms. Gudino was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Cara LeFevour Smith. She will be sworn-in on October 15, 2021, and her term will conclude December 5, 2022, following the November 2022 general election.
Back by popular demand! Don’t miss the 9th Annual Minority Bar CLE Conference that offers you the guidance and information you need on a number of practice areas as we tackle hot topic issues, including: areas that were impacted by the 2020 pandemic, what the “return to normal” will look like, and what will be forever changed.
An emerging reality of the #MeToo era is the increased likelihood that you may have a client who will disclose sexual abuse. Attorneys have a duty to react thoughtfully and understand how to counsel a client who shares such sensitive information, write Caitlin K. Cervenka & Christine M. Crow in their October Illinois Bar Journal article, “Lawyering in the #MeToo Era.”