Longtime ComEd lobbyist gets 1 year in prison for role in Madigan bribery scheme

Longtime Chicago lobbyist Jay Doherty was sentenced Tuesday to a year and a day in prison for his role in a yearslong bribery scheme between his biggest client, electric utility Commonwealth Edison, and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

From: 
Blox Digital

Billions in profits, millions in unpaid claims: Medicaid insurers leave Illinois providers struggling, patients losing care

Small clinics and hospitals are drowning in denied and delayed claims from Illinois Medicaid managed care organizations. To cope, some have stopped accepting Medicaid altogether. Meanwhile, MCOs see increasing profits, but aren’t meeting patient care metrics.

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Capitol News Illinois

Artificial Intelligence as Your Associate: Legal Researching with AI

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
ISBA’s Practice Toolbox Series
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association


1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: July 22, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­August 14, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Discover how artificial intelligence can empower solo and small law firms to conduct research with greater efficiency and precision. This seminar explores how AI tools streamline legal research, analyze case law, and even offer insights to help predict legal outcomes—all without the need for large research teams or extensive resources. Learn about the latest AI platforms designed to enhance accuracy, reduce time spent on research, and provide actionable insights that drive more informed decisions. Equip your firm to stay competitive, deliver exceptional service, and navigate the evolving legal landscape confidently.


Program Speaker:
Jeffrey Schoenberger, Affinity Consulting, Ohio

 About the Speaker: Jeff’s unique role at Affinity involves managing our Practice Management Advisory program. Prior to joining the Affinity family, Jeff practiced law with Legal Aid in Cincinnati, Ohio. He learned about Affinity and consulting as a career path through some of partners Paul Unger’s and Barron Henley’s CLE courses. Jeff’s describes his superpower as his ability to “get the podcast done.” His favorite part of his job is discovering new tech and techniques to help attorneys.
Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Using Artificial Intelligence for Better Time Management

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
ISBA’s Practice Toolbox Series
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association


1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: July 8, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­August 14, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


This program explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence in helping lawyers manage their time more efficiently. Learn how to leverage AI tools to automate routine tasks, prioritize their workload, and optimize your daily schedule for better productivity. The session provides practical insights into integrating artificial intelligence into your practice, ensuring that you stay ahead.


Program Speaker:
Paul Unger, Affinity Consulting, Ohio

 About the Speaker: Paul is a national speaker and author. He coaches lawyers how to be more efficient with time management by offering customized workshops. When he isn’t speaking or writing, he is usually performing technology assessments throughout the United States and Canada. Paul began his career working for the Governor of Ohio, and then went on to law school. He practiced law for six years, specializing in litigation and bankruptcy, before starting a legal technology consulting company with partner Barron Henley in 2000. Paul’s superpowers are cleaning up messes and turning digital chaos into well-organized machines. His favorite part of his job is helping people get organized and focused so they can find more enjoyment in their lives and jobs.


Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Foolproof Generative Artificial Intelligence for Illinois Lawyers: Generating a Smarter, More Efficient Practice

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Master Series presented by the Illinois State Bar Association


1.50 hours MCLE credit, including 1.50 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention


Original Program Date: June 25, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: August 14, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


As generative artificial intelligence reshapes the legal landscape, attorneys must understand its benefits, limitations, and ethical considerations to stay competitive and compliant. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our speaker, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, as he demystifies the role of AI in modern legal practice and offers strategic insights on its integration into research, drafting and client communications. Attorneys with intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will learn:
  • How artificial intelligence enhances efficiency by streamlining legal research, automating document drafting, and supporting data-driven decision-making;
  • How to address fabricated citations and misleading outputs;
  • Why human oversight and rigorous verification is so important (especially in light of the cases where attorneys were sanctioned for AI-related errors);
  • The latest ethical guidelines (including the ABA’s Formal Opinion 512 and the Illinois Supreme Court’s AI policy) that outlines the best practices for confidentiality, transparency, and responsible artificial intelligence use;
  • How to ensure accuracy and compliance when using artificial intelligence tools; and
  • Much more!
For those who wish to receive the presenter’s resources after the presentation, such as in-depth case studies with guidance on how to adopt Generative AI in a law firm and his book on Generative AI strategies, please visit: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/event
About the Speaker: Dr. Gleb Tspiursky was named “Office Whisperer” by The New York Times for helping leaders overcome frustrations with Generative AI. He serves as the CEO of the future-of-work consultancy, Disaster Avoidance Experts. Dr. Gleb wrote seven bestselling books, including ChatGPT for Leaders and Content Creators: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI . His cutting-edge thought leadership was featured in over 650 articles and 550 interview, including USA Today, CBS News, Fox News, Time, Business Insider, Fortune, and The New York Times. His writing was translated into Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Korean, French, Vietnamese, German, and more. His expertise comes from over 20 years of consulting, coaching, and speaking for Fortune 500 companies from Aflac to Xerox. It also comes from over 15 years in academia as a behavioral scientist, with 8 years as a lecturer at UNC-Chapel Hill, and 7 years as a professor at Ohio State.


Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $52.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $105
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Police use of force is declining, according to University of Illinois study

The study looked at national incidents of police using lethal force. The total number of such incidents in 2023 was the lowest in almost a decade.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

Bloomington mobile home park residents reach settlement over tenants' rights lawsuit

Prairie State Legal Services filed the lawsuit on behalf of the tenants, alleging the owner of Oak Wood Properties practiced unfair and illegal practices.

From: 
WGLT