Business and Securities Law Forum

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2026 Articles

2025 Joint Midyear Meeting Photos February 2026 The Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Judges Association proudly co-hosted the 2025 Joint Midyear Meeting on December 11–12 at the JW Marriott Chicago, bringing members of the legal community together for two days of connection and collaboration.
2026 Annual Meeting Photos July 2026 ISBA members and guests gathered at the Ritz-Carlton in St. Louis on June 11–12, 2026, for the Annual Meeting, which featured outstanding CLE programming, networking, and business meetings. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the Annual Meeting a success!
Enhancements to the Wells Process in SEC Enforcement By Junaid Zubairi, Brooke Conner, & Paris Mayfield February 2026 Since assuming the top leadership role of the Securities and Exchange Commission in April 2025, Chairman Paul S. Atkins has focused on instituting various reforms and enhancements to the Commission’s policies and practices, with a focus on the role of the “Wells process” in enforcement matters, describing the Wells process as an extension of due process and fundamental constitutional rights.
Legal and Regulatory Issues That Corporate Law Departments Should Monitor During the Remainder of 2026 By Brooke Conner & Eric Hyla July 2026 Updates that may be of interest to attorneys practicing business and securities law, including updates from the SEC Fiscal Year 2025 Enforcement Results Announcement; key insights from the DOJ's department-wide Corporate Enforcement Policy; updates on developments in SEC's approach to examinations, regulation, enforcement, and litigation; and highlights from American Law Institute's Accountants' Liability Conference. 
Philip N. Hablutzel, 1935-2026 February 2026 In memory of Philip N. Hablutzel, a dedicated husband, father, and attorney who served in various capacities throughout his life. 
Securities Regulations By Christopher Barrett & Jordan Mulevicz McMath February 2026 On December 4, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee published its recommendation that the SEC consider adopting Artificial Intelligence disclosure rules, noting the benefits of a standardized “materiality-informed” disclosure framework that reflects the impact of AI on a company’s growth and financial results, as well as the barriers to and risks of adoption.