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2021 Articles

50 Hyproverbs By Justice Michael Hyman July 2021 A list of "hyproverbs" that offer advice about the legal profession.
1 comment (Most recent August 11, 2021)
‘Are We Our Brother’s Keeper?’—Part 1: Incarceration, Supervision, and Crime in the United States By Elizabeth Bleakley November 2021 An overview of incarceration and other correctional supervision in the United States.
Bringing the Dark Into the Light: Eradicating Sexual Misconduct in the Courthouse to Foster a Legal Community That Promotes Respect, Safety, and Equality By Lindsay B. Coleman, Judge Debra B. Walker, & Kelly T. Bennett March 2021 As we move into 2021, sexual misconduct needs to be brought into the light so it can be eradicated to foster a legal community that promotes respect, safety, and equality.
COVID-19 and Mental Health By Dr. Alexandra Tsang May 2021 Strategies to manage your well-being during COVID-19.
Ethical Practices in the Email Age: Courtesy Copy Emails to Judges By David W. Inlander & Ronald D. Menna, Jr. May 2021 As the court system has evolved into the era of permitting emails to transmit courtesy copies of pleadings and motions, a troubling trend has ensued: Courtesy copy emails are being used to raise new arguments or make disparaging comments.
1 comment (Most recent June 7, 2021)
Ethical Practices in the Email Age: Rule of Professional Conduct 4.2 and ‘Reply All’ Emails By David W. Inlander & Ronald D. Menna, Jr. September 2021 As more and more legal communications are via email rather than carefully proofread letters, new ethical minefields are being discovered.
From My Perspective: Why a Bar Exam? By Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier, (ret.) November 2021 During COVID-19, many jurisdictions adopted emergency measures to ensure that recent law school graduates would not be delayed in their path to bar admission, making some question the need to require any bar exam at all.
‘Good Morning, Ladies and Gentlemen. My Name Is…’ By Judge Heinz Rudolf January 2021 Judge Heinz Rudolf reflects on his judgeship as we approach the one-year mark of administering justice in new ways as a result of COVID-19.
Illinois Supreme Court Sinks the ‘Test the Waters’ Doctrine By Edward Casmere July 2021 The Illinois Supreme Court recently decided whether the “test the waters” doctrine is a valid basis to deny a party’s motion for substitution of judge under section 2-1001 (a)(2) of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Impact of Daimler on Creditor’s Rights By Michael Cortina September 2021 A summary of the unintended consequences of Daimler AG v. Bauman, with a particular focus on its impact on the area of creditors’ rights in Illinois.
Implicit Bias By Trina Smith May 2021 As an attorney, it is important to acknowledge your implicit biases and how they affect your practice.
Information Overwhelm? How to Tailor Your ‘Media Diet’ to Stay Informed By Debra Pickett March 2021 Practical tips for managing the consumption of media.
ISBA Launches Rural Practice Fellowship Program as Component of Rural Practice Institute By Daniel R. Thies & Lois J. Wood January 2021 In an effort to address the ongoing shortage of attorneys practicing in rural Illinois, the ISBA has launched the Rural Practice Institute Fellowship Program, which aims to connect rural and small-town law firms interested in hiring law clerks and associates with law students and newer attorneys desirous of practicing law in rural areas of Illinois.
Justices Denied? Impact of the Judicial Districts Act on Incumbent Justices of the Illinois Supreme Court and Appellate Court By Steven F. Pflaum & Andrew T. Hamilton September 2021 An overview of the Judicial Districts Act of 2021 and analysis of the constitutionality of its retention provisions.
Leadership, U.S. Presidents, & the University of Illinois College of Law By Judge Debra Walker & Andrea Fischer July 2021 The University of Illinois College of Law recently launched The Leadership Project to develop leadership skills in professionals in the legal field.
Recent Appointments and Retirements November 2021 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements September 2021 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements July 2021 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements May 2021 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements March 2021 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements January 2021 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.