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Articles From Judge Brian Weinthal

An Expeditious and Economical Path to Justice By Judge Brian Weinthal Diversity Leadership Council, June 2025 As the result of statutory changes that took effect on January 1, 2025, the Illinois Human Rights Act now provides up to two years for individuals to assert allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation in connection with purported civil rights violations. In addition, the Human Rights Act now prohibits unlawful discrimination against individuals on the basis of “reproductive health decisions” and “family responsibilities.” Attorneys seeking to file civil rights lawsuits under the newly-amended law in 2025 should strongly consider bringing their claims before the Illinois Human Rights Commission.
The Most Important Thing You Can Bring to Court By Judge Brian Weinthal Young Lawyers Division, February 2025 An administrative law judge shares insight on how attorneys can avoid losing credibility when appearing before a finder-of-fact. 
An Expeditious and Economical Path to Justice By Judge Brian Weinthal Human and Civil Rights, January 2025 As the result of statutory changes that took effect on January 1, 2025, the Illinois Human Rights Act now provides up to two years for individuals to assert allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation in connection with purported civil rights violations. In addition, the Human Rights Act now prohibits unlawful discrimination against individuals on the basis of “reproductive health decisions” and “family responsibilities.” Attorneys seeking to file civil rights lawsuits under the newly-amended law in 2025 should strongly consider bringing their claims before the Illinois Human Rights Commission.
The Most Important Thing You Can Bring to Court By Judge Brian Weinthal Bench and Bar, January 2025 An administrative law judge shares insight on how attorneys can avoid losing credibility when appearing before a finder-of-fact. 

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