Articles From Judge Michael Chmiel

Artificial Intelligence Update By Judge E. Kenneth Wright, Jr, Judge Michael Chmiel, & Edward Casmere Bench and Bar, December 2023 An introduction to the various artificial advancements impacting the legal industry and steps governments and private sector groups have taken to protect against the concerns such technology raises.
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The Creation of Artificial Intelligence and What We Actually Know About It By Judge Michael Chmiel, Judge E. Kenneth Wright, Jr., Edward Casmere, & Kajal Patel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, December 2023 In the midst of all the benefits that artificial intelligence provides at both the personal and professional level, we must stop to question how much we really know about it and how it functions.
Happy Holidays 2023 By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, December 2023 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Memorandum: Using AI to Resolve Small Claims Cases (and Changing/Adopting Ethics Rules to Reflect the Use of AI) By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, December 2023 A memorandum encouraging the adoption of a Supreme Court Rule to help further address issues of artificial intelligence in the practice of law in Illinois.
Here Comes the Sun By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, April 2023 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Commercial Litigation By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, April 2023 The use of artificial intelligence in the legal industry has been on the rise in recent years and has been particularly useful in commercial litigation.
Happy 2023 By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2023 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
The End (Beginning) Is in Sight By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, November 2022 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
The Fall Sneaks In By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, October 2022 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Probate Challenges Extend Beyond the Pond By Judge Michael Chmiel Bench and Bar, October 2022 An overview of the lecture delivered by Justice Mariusz Załucki of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Poland.
The New World Order Is Here, But We Remain a Profession By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, July 2022 A note from the editor.
The Finale Is Just the Beginning By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2022 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Time Standards Are Here for Cases in Illinois Courts By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2022 On March 25, 2022, the Supreme Court of Illinois entered an order which will (should) change the handling of cases in the circuit courts of Illinois.
Time Standards Are Here for Cases in Illinois Courts By Judge Michael Chmiel Bench and Bar, May 2022 On March 25, 2022, the Supreme Court of Illinois entered an order which will (should) change the handling of cases in the circuit courts of Illinois.
Goodbye Masks and Pandemic, Hello Change By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, March 2022 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Now Comes the Cold By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, January 2022 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Civics Education Continues During Year Two of the Pandemic By Judge Michael Chmiel Law Related Education for the Public, December 2021 An overview of the Law Related Education Committee's efforts to expand opportunities to educate the public about civics.
The Fall Is Here By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, November 2021 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
New Beginnings By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, September 2021 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Hello Summer By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, June 2021 An introduction to the issue from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel. 
Law Day and the Rule of Law By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2021 A note from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
Editor’s Note By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, April 2021 A note from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
Tribute to the Captain By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, April 2021 A tribute to Kenneth F. Ritz, 1935-2020.
Here Comes Spring, Finally By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, March 2021 A note from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
The New Normal By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2021 An introduction to the issue from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
Happy New Year By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, January 2021 A note from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, December 2020 A note from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
Thanksgiving in the Pandemic By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, November 2020 A note from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
The Fall of the Pandemic By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, October 2020 A note from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
Change Can Be Good By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, September 2020 A note from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.

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