Articles From 2024

10 Careers in Food Science: Driving Innovation and Sustainability in the Food Industry By Michelle Miller Food Law, November 2024 Careers in food science not only focus on improving food quality but also on addressing challenges like food security, waste reduction, and sustainability. Here are the top 10 careers in food science that are shaping the future of what we eat. 
2023 Annual ARDC Report / A Brief Review By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, October 2024 A brief overview of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission's 2023 Annual Report.
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2023 Environmental Statutes and Regulatory Amendments By William J. Anaya Environmental and Natural Resources Law, February 2024 Brief descriptions of new statutes, rules, and programs created by the Illinois General Assembly, the Office of the State Fire Marshall, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Pollution Control Board, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 2023.
The 2024 IPAI Legal Symposium Was a Success By Nora Devine, CIAO,, J.D. State and Local Taxation, October 2024 The Illinois Property Assessment Institute recently hosted its second annual "Legal Symposium on Property Assessment," featuring a range of engaging sessions. 
2024 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational By Sarah Taylor Law Related Education for the Public, June 2024 The 2024 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational was held on March 16-17, 2024, at the University of Illinois – Springfield.
2024 Love Data Week By Brandon Woudenberg Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, November 2024 This article argues that understanding Open Data Governance is crucial for Illinois lawyers. As data becomes central to legal practice, attorneys must navigate the tension between harnessing its power and protecting client privacy. The article highlights the benefits of open data for transparency and innovation but emphasizes the need for strong privacy safeguards. The article outlines a "privacy-centric approach" as a necessity, not an option, advocating for data minimization techniques and responsible data-sharing practices. Building public trust through data literacy initiatives is also emphasized. The road ahead is challenging, but Illinois attorneys have a crucial role in shaping a responsible Open Data future.
2024: New Year, New Laws By Thomas M. Connelly Young Lawyers Division, January 2024 Brief summaries of some of the new Illinois laws that are likely to impact attorneys and their clients.
2025 ARDC Registration Elder Law, September 2024 Illinois ARDC switches to electronic notices.
211 Members of Congress Now Oppose the EATS Act By Bjorn Olafsson Food Law, February 2024 The federal bill that would gut states’ rights to regulate the way animals are farmed for meat is facing strong opposition
The 22nd Annual Environmental Law Conference: May 9 - 10, 2024 Environmental and Natural Resources Law, April 2024 An overview of the upcoming Environmental Law Conference, which will be held in Chicago from May 9-10.
24 Legal Practice Tips By Colleen L. Sahlas Trusts and Estates, November 2024 Tips learned from 24 years in legal practice of interest to trusts & estates practitioners. 
$27.5 Million in Funding Opportunities Enhance Women’s Behavioral Health Mental Health Law, September 2024  A look at new funding for improving women’s behavioral health.
3 Reasons YLD Members Should Attend the Solo and Small Firm Conference By Diana Servos Young Lawyers Division, August 2024 The annual Solo and Small Firm Conference is an invaluable opportunity for lawyers at any stage of their career, but it holds particular benefits for members of Young Lawyers Division.
$46.8 Million in Behavioral Health Funding Opportunities to Advance Unity Agenda as Part of Mental Health Awareness Month Mental Health Law, May 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced $46.8 million in notices of funding opportunities to promote youth mental health, grow the behavioral health workforce, improve access to culturally competent behavioral care across the country, and strengthen peer recovery and recovery support.
5 Critical Missing Functionalities When Your Smartphone No Longer Functions By Kenneth Matuszewski Young Lawyers Division, January 2024 Five aspects of professional and personal life that may be impacted without an operating smartphone.
5 Tips to Overcome Anxiety for Lawyer Wellness By Antonio Lee Young Lawyers Division, May 2024 Five helpful strategies to protect your mental health.
6 Reasons Why Eggs Are So Expensive Right Now By Grace Hussain & Julieta Cardenas Food Law, May 2024 The price of eggs has been driven up by a variety of factors, most notably by inflation and one of the most severe avian flu pandemics in recent history.
7 Questions to Ask Before Giving a Vendor Access to Your Data Set in an Artificially Intelligent World By Tatyana Ruderman Privacy and Information Security Law, October 2024 In 2024 we have seen many voices enter the chat on how to approach AI governance, globally and locally. One thing is clear: the time to begin addressing AI compliance is yesterday, and the considerations below are a good place to start.
8 Alternative Protein Market Predictions for 2024 By Bjorn Olafsson Food Law, March 2024 The biggest trends to look out for as the alternative protein sector aims to further enshrine itself in mainstream eating habits.
8 Important Laws for Animals to Watch Out for in 2024 By Marlena Williams Animal Law, April 2024 The year ahead brings new legal challenges for animals and the advocates working to protect them.
ADA ‘Tester’ Standing Case Evades U.S. Supreme Court Review—For Now By Todd Rosenbaum & Sebastian Navarro Federal Civil Practice, February 2024 As the United States Supreme Court was on the cusp of resolving a circuit split concerning the propriety of “tester” standing under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the self-avowed ADA tester who was responsible for creating the circuit split by filing lawsuits in numerous jurisdictions voluntarily dismissed the case on appeal from the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine.
Adjudication vs. ADR in Family Law, in Search of Deeper Dialogue and Understanding By Sandra Crawford, J.D. Alternative Dispute Resolution, February 2024 The model of conflict resolution a client uses to address their legal disputes can have a profound impact on things like how long they will be in process and how sustainable their outcomes will be.
Adjudication vs. ADR in Family Law: In Search of Deeper Dialogue and Understanding By Sandra Crawford Family Law, March 2024 Conflict resolution practitioners must be able to convey the benefits and drawbacks to different models of conflict resolution since the model a client uses to address disputes can have a profound impact on the process and outcome.
Adopting a Plausibility Standard for the Plaintiff’s Initial Burden Under Title III of the ADA By Dakotah Hubler Diversity Leadership Council, June 2024 Although the text of the Americans with Disabilities Act itself provides statutory requirements regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, the federal courts have reached different interpretations of the text of the statute as it relates to a plaintiff’s initial evidentiary burden.
ADR, DEI, and You By Allison K. Bethel Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2024 Diversity, however defined, is lacking within the ADR field.
After Agreed Statement of Facts, Defendant Found Guilty of Speeding, Appellate Court Reverses By J. Brick Van Der Snick Traffic Laws and Courts, May 2024 A summary and analysis of People v. Butler.
AI and Law: An Opportunity to Improve Legal Practice By Damien Riehl Intellectual Property, September 2024 Recent exponential leaps in advanced large language models have presented both opportunities and challenges that have the capacity to reshape the legal landscape.
AI and Law: An Opportunity to Improve Legal Practice By Damien Riehl Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, July 2024 Recent exponential leaps in advanced large language models have presented both opportunities and challenges that have the capacity to reshape the legal landscape.
AI and Law: An Opportunity to Improve Legal Practice By Damien Riehl Insurance Law, May 2024 Recent exponential leaps in advanced large language models have presented both opportunities and challenges that have the capacity to reshape the legal landscape.
AI and Law: An Opportunity to Improve Legal Practice By Damien Riehl Corporate Law Departments, May 2024 Recent exponential leaps in advanced large language models have presented both opportunities and challenges that have the capacity to reshape the legal landscape.