2026 Articles

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.

Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion By Jessica R. Durkin January 2026 At 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?

Becoming a Member of the Employee Benefits Section Council By Bernard G. Peter April 2026 Interested in becoming a member of the Employee Benefits Section Council? Learn more about the benefits of Section Council membership, and how you can request to join, even though the appointment deadline has passed!

Call for Articles April 2026 Don't miss your chance to become a published author in the Employee Benefits Section Newsletter--find out more about how to submit an article for consideration.

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.

Frivolous Appeal Results in Sanctions By Michael R. Lied April 2026 In Girard v. Girard, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently reminded litigants that an order remanding a removed case to state court is almost never reviewable on appeal and frivolous appeals really can result in sanctions under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 38.

Lawyers Must Build Technical Competence Before Claiming AI Competence By George Bellas April 2026 Artificial 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.

Reserve Your Room for the 2026 Annual Meeting By Genevieve E. Miller, Esq. April 2026 The 2026 ISBA Annual Meeting will occur on June 11-12, 2026, at the Ritz-Carlton in St. Louis. Learn how to register and reserve your room.