The Corporate Lawyer

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Corporate Law Departments Section

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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.
Amendments to the Illinois Supreme Court Rules Relating To In-House Counsel By Margo Lynn Hablutzel, J.D. January 2026 Changes to Illinois Supreme Court Rules 706(g) and 716, effective as of January 1, 2026, set certain requirements and limits that are applicable to in-house counsel within Illinois. 
Chicago Bar Association Employee Benefits Committee By Lee Polk January 2026 The 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. 
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.
Legislative Proposals for January 2026—Quick Summary February 2026 A collection of summaries of legislation that may be of interest to members of the Corporate Law Departments Section, including adult changing stations, consumer fraud solicit loans, freedom to work relating to health care, Tarriff Transparency Act, and more. 
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.