Case Summary: Griffith Foods Int’l, Inc. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh, PABy James NyesteInsurance Law, April 2026A decisive win for the insurance industry regarding pollution exclusions in standard CGL policies, the Illinois Supreme Court recently decided an issue of insurance liability coverage for environmental discharge of pollutants in Griffith Foods v. National Union Fire Insurance.
Case Summary: People v. UseniBy James SternTraffic Laws and Courts, January 2026The People v. Useni decision explores why base allegations are not sufficient to deny bail.
Chair ColumnBy Staci BalbirerFamily Law, May 2026Learn more about the new incoming Chair of the Family Law Section Council, Matthew Benson!
Chair ColumnBy Staci BalbirerFamily Law, February 2026A note from the Chair of the ISBA Family Law Section Council.
Chair ColumnBy Staci BalbirerFamily Law, January 2026A note from the Chair of the Family Law Section Council.
Chair’s ColumnBy Staci BalbirerFamily Law, March 2026Budgeting before, during, and after divorce: a roadmap for you and your clients.
Chair’s ColumnBy Natalia CurtoInternational and Immigration Law, February 2026A note from the Chair of the International and Immigration Law Section Council, reflecting on current events.
Chair’s CornerBy Julia Kaye WykoffCriminal Justice, January 2026A note from the Chair of the Criminal Justice Section Council regarding the current issue.
Changes Are A-Coming: SB3524 Child Support ChangesBy Nancy Chausow ShaferFamily Law, May 2026Child support disputes have often been dominated by "the Cliff," or the change in child support if the parenting time of each parent is at least 146 overnights. SB3524 would alter the current child support landscape, by providing additional adjustments for 110 to 146 overnights.
Chicago Bar Association Employee Benefits CommitteeBy Lee PolkEmployee Benefits, January 2026The outline for the Chicago Bar Association Employee Benefits Committee Meeting, hosted on November 21, 2025, discussing various issues related to alternative assets, investments, and defined contribution plans.
Chicago Bar Association Employee Benefits CommitteeBy Lee PolkCorporate Law Departments, January 2026The outline for the Chicago Bar Association Employee Benefits Committee Meeting, hosted on November 21, 2025, discussing various issues related to alternative assets, investments, and defined contribution plans.
CLE Chair ReportBy Andrew G. WhiteAgricultural Law, June 2026Enacted in 2025, IRC Section 1062 allows sellers or farmland to defer capital gains over four (4) equal amount installments rather than pay in the year of the sale. This became an off-camera conversation at the February 2026 Ag Law Seminar.
CLE Chair ReportBy Andrew G. WhiteAgricultural Law, March 2026A recap of the 32nd Annual Ag Law Seminar, held on February 6, 2026, in Bloomington, Illinois.
CLE CornerRural Practice, May 2026Don't forget to check out CLE's that the Rural Practice Section has collaborated on, co-sponsored, or may be planning in the future.
CLE Deadline ReminderReal Estate Law, June 2026If your last name ends in A-M, your CLE reporting deadline is June 30, 2026. Don't forget to take advantage of ISBA-offered CLE's!
CLE Deadline ReminderReal Estate Law, May 2026If your last name ends in A-M, your CLE reporting deadline is June 30, 2026. Don't forget to take advantage of ISBA-offered CLE's!
CLE Opportunities!International and Immigration Law, February 2026Don't miss upcoming CLE programming hosted by the International and Immigration Law Section!
Clerkships: An Insider’s PerspectiveBy Emma G. OvertonYoung Lawyers Division, February 2026An in-depth look at clerkships that allow attorneys early in their careers to sharpen their legal writing and analysis skills, gain meaningful insight into the inner workings of the judicial process, and help shape their future careers. Learn more about the application and interview process, as well as advice for a successful clerkship.
CoLT Tips and TricksBy Nerino J. Petro, Jr.Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, April 2026From tuning up your computer, snipping tools, connecting your cell phone to your computer, and iPad shortcuts, learn more about technology tips that you can incorporate into your practice today!
Community Land Trusts and Shared Equity Homeownership: A Primer for Illinois Real Estate PractitionersBy Jenna L. KearnsReal Estate Law, June 2026Community land trusts are a growing component of Illinois’s housing landscape and a locally implemented expression of a nationally recognized shared equity homeownership framework. With operating CLTs in both urban and non‑urban regions and legislation under consideration that would formalize public support for the model, practitioners should expect CLTs to remain a relevant feature of residential real estate practice.
Competing Interests: The Interplay Between Mental Health Protections and the Best Interest FactorsBy John C. WroblewskiFamily Law, June 2026The Illinois Legislature adopted the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act in 1979 to protect the confidentiality of mental health treatment records and communications.The Illinois Supreme Court acknowledged the importance of confidential mental health treatment in the case of D.C. v. S.A., and family law attorneys and child advocates should be familiar with the Act, particularly when it comes to examining best-interest factors for child-related issues under the IMDMA.
Confessions of a Young AttorneyBy Deborah CainYoung Lawyers Division, February 2026A reflection of the practice of law from a young attorney on doing your best.
Correct Analysis Regarding “Particular Social Group” in Asylum ClaimsBy Ralph E. GuderianDiversity Leadership Council, June 2026To be granted asylum in the United States, a person must demonstrate that he or she is a “refugee,” that he or she is not barred from asylum for any of the reasons listed in U.S. immigration laws, and that the decision-maker should grant asylum as a matter of discretion. However, case law has infused certain flaws into the analysis that must be addressed and corrected.
Correct Analysis Regarding “Particular Social Group” in Asylum ClaimsBy Ralph E. GuderianInternational and Immigration Law, April 2026To be granted asylum in the United States, a person must demonstrate that he or she is a “refugee,” that he or she is not barred from asylum for any of the reasons listed in U.S. immigration laws, and that the decision-maker should grant asylum as a matter of discretion. However, case law has infused certain flaws into the analysis that must be addressed and corrected.
Court Addresses Vocational Rehabilitation in Three Recent CasesBy Lindsey BeukemaWorkers’ Compensation Law, April 2026Case summaries of three recent appellate cases, relating to: refusing a light duty return to work, affirming an award of permanent total disability benefits under the "odd-lot" theory, and denying a researcher with multiple advanced degrees vocational rehabilitation.
