Become an Illinois Bar Foundation ChampionBy Jessica R. DurkinJanuary 2026At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Hyman’s Holdings: Gnats, Camels, and LitigatorsBy Justice Michael B. HymanJanuary 2026In his column, Hyman's Holdings, featured in the Civil Practice & Procedure Newsletter, Justice Hyman explores various topics related to the legal profession.
Lawyers Must Build Technical Competence Before Claiming AI CompetenceBy George BellasJanuary 2026Artificial intelligence is becoming an inevitable component of practicing law, but before implementing AI into your practice, ensure you have the correct technological competency to satisfy your ethical obligations.
Pleading on Information and Belief: Time for a ChangeBy Cathy A. PilkingtonJanuary 2026Pleading "on information and belief" is an accepted part of pleading in Illinois; however, codified guidance from the legislature could provide needed clarity for the pleading stage.
