March 2017 Bench and Bar Newsletter

By Hon. Michael B. Hyman

For Lincoln, the cultivation of a good moral character was the standard by which he practiced law. It should be our ultimate standard as well.

By David M. Anderson

Judge Walker is the third person and first judge to receive this award, which recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to law-related philanthropy.

By E. Kenneth Wright Jr.

There are certain laws, rules, conventions and practices that most lawyers are aware of and follow - sometimes referred to as “Hornbook Law.” Courts normally do not look at these established tenets of the law. However, when they do all bets may be off.

By Hon. Alfred M. Swanson Jr. (Ret.)

The Supreme Court, in Stone Street Partners, LLC, v. The City of Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings, specifically declined to decide whether a corporation must be represented at an administrative hearing by a licensed attorney.

By Daniel O’Brien

When we hear BAC is beyond a certain level the reaction is the alcohol should automatically be admitted to show impairment. This rush to admit this evidence is not the law.

Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.