Appeals court: Doctors can’t pursue claim for payment against employer

The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a ruling that a treatment provider could not pursue a claim for payment against an employer as a third-party beneficiary of a settlement.

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Business Insurance

Lesser charges against Grayson dropped by prosecutors before opening arguments

Before Presiding Judge Ryan Cadagin but without the newly sworn-in jury assembled, attorneys on both sides of the Sean Grayson murder trial laid the groundwork for some of the verbiage "off limits" for expert witnesses expected to testify about police practices and use of force matters.

From: 
The State Journal-Register

Elections board deadlocks on $10M fine for Senate President Don Harmon

The Illinois State Board of Elections deadlocked Tuesday on whether Senate President Don Harmon broke state election laws by accepting millions of dollars for his campaign after the 2024 primary.

From: 
WSIU

Trump agrees to extend judge’s block on deploying National Guard as Supreme Court weighs case

The Trump administration has agreed to extend a federal judge’s temporary block on deploying National Guard troops to Chicago while the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether to stay the judge’s order.

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Capitol News Illinois

Amid criticism of police tactics, Broadview protesters begin appearing in court

About 3 miles from the west suburban immigration processing center that has become a flash point for protests in recent weeks, a Cook County judge sat across from a woman who had been arrested there and ordered her to stay away from the Broadview facility.

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Belleville News-Democrat

ISBA Standing Committee on Women & the Law Donation Drive

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Marybeth Stanziola

The ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law (WATL) is excited to announce its annual charity drive. This year, the focus is on supporting Special Olympics Illinois. WATL is graciously accepting donations in the form of items from the Special Olympics Illinois' wishlist or monetary contributions. All donations will support athletes and their volunteer coaches at pools across Illinois.

Liens Made Simple

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!
Presented by the ISBA Tort Law Section


2.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­October 21, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Are you looking to better understand liens, how to handle them, and what you can do to get the best results for your clients (while also protecting yourself)? Then don’t miss this online program that explains how liens can impact your practice, what to look for in the future, and how to avoid (or correct) the common pitfalls and sticky situations you may encounter with lienholders. Additional topics include:
  • The various types of liens that can arise in a personal injury case, including Healthcare Services Act liens, ERISA liens, workers’ compensation liens, and attorney liens;
  • The differences between liens, subrogation, and reimbursement;
  • The order in which creditors are paid (lien priority);
  • What it means to perfect a lien and how to do it;
  • The importance of tracking a lien to ensure they are property recorded, released, and managed; and
  • How to get your client’s liens reduced or resolved.

Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Judith Conway, Cooney & Conway, Chicago

Program Chat Moderator:
Josh Rohrscheib, Onward Injury Law, Bloomington

Program Speakers:
Laura A. Castagna, Kelly & Castagna, Bloomington
Greg Jones, Holland Law Firm, St. Louis
Hon. Eileen M. O’Connor, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago



Program 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 $70 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $140
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Lunchtime FOIA Series: Freedom of Information Act Case Law and Public Access Counselor Opinions Update

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!
Presented by ISBA’s Standing Committee on Government Lawyers
Co-presented by the ISBA Local Government Law Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­October 21, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss Part 2 of this lunchtime series that offers you an in-depth overview of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act case law and Public Access Counselor Opinions update. Administrative law attorneys, civil practice lawyers, general practitioners, and local government counsel with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will better understand the 2025 Binding Public Access Counselor Decisions and 2025 Case Law Interpreting FOIA.

Program Coordinators:
Bianca B. Brown, Pretzel & Stouffer, Chicago
Michele K. Niermann, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd., Chicago

Program Moderator:
Bianca B. Brown, Pretzel & Stouffer, Chicago

Program Chat Moderator:
Michele K. Niermann, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd., Chicago

Program Speaker:
Marissa Spencer, Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo Ltd., Naperville



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.
    • Non-Member Price $70
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal - The First 12 Years

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!
Presented by the ISBA State and Local Taxation Section


2.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­October 21, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for a comprehensive overview of the ongoing benefits of the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal, as well as a review of its first 12 years. Federal tax attorneys, general practitioners, state and local tax lawyers, and government counsel with intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will learn:
  • When and how to represent a taxpayer before the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal;
  • How the Tax Tribunal helps resolve disputes between the taxpayer and the Illinois Department of Revenue; and
  • The pitfalls to avoid (and best practice to use) when representing a taxpayer before the Tax Tribunal.

Program Coordinators:
David J. Kupiec, Kupiec & Martin, LLC, Chicago
Gary H. Smith, Law Offices of Gary H. Smith, Chicago

Program Moderator:
David J. Kupiec, Kupiec & Martin, LLC, Chicago

Program Chat Moderator:
Natalie M. Martin, Kupiec & Martin, LLC, Chicago

Program Speakers:
Hon. James M. Conway, Chief Administrative Law Judge, Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal, Chicago
Hon. Brian F. Barov, Administrative Law Judge, Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal, Chicago
Brian Fiflet, Deputy General Counsel, Illinois Department of Revenue, Chicago
David J. Kupiec, Kupiec & Martin, LLC, Chicago
Natalie M. Martin, Kupiec & Martin, LLC, Chicago



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 $70 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $140
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Protect Your Profits: Build a Tariff Roadmap

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!
Presented by ISBA’s International & Immigration Law Section
Co-presented by the ISBA Food Law Section, ISBA Federal Civil Practice Section, ISBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, and ISBA Diversity Leadership Council


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­October 21, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Higher input costs and slowing demand have many concerned about the economic impact of tariffs. Added volatility over actual tariff rates make it difficult to strategize … but what’s your next best move? Turns out there’s a lot that can be done right now that doesn’t involve pondering price increases. Join us for a step-by-step look at how to quickly assess your tariff exposure, the over 20 techniques that can help you tackle it, and the roadmap of actionable steps you can take to protect your business in three distinct areas:
  • Low Hanging Fruit. Learn why being familiar with your expenses is so important to the financial health of your business and how to confirm that you aren’t paying a nickel more than you have to (regardless of tariff rates) by: scrubbing invoices for accuracy, reviewing taxes for additional deductions, understanding and utilizing accounting treatments, and cash flow/currency considerations.
  • Reduce Exposure / Current Footprint. Learn to identify short term investments for margin preservation, while understanding the importance of capacity-driven pricing, cash flow analysis, cross-border warehousing, and tariff engineering. Additional topics include inventory techniques to use to your advantage, free/foreign trade zones, and how to build a model with dynamic inputs and dynamic pricing outputs.
  • Reduce Exposure / Reimagined Footprint. Shift from defense to offense while taking control of your economic destiny by better understanding the value of long-term profitability and how to create a board-level long-term strategic plan.

Program Coordinator/Chat Moderator:
Angela Peters, Buffalo Grove Law Offices, Arlington Heights

Program Speakers:
Matthew A. Bock, Bock Trade Law, Massachusetts
Jennifer Clement, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, Wisconsin



Program 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.
    • Non-Member Price $70
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free