Workers’ Compensation Law

Hate Crime Laws in Illinois: An Overview

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Human and Civil Rights Section


1.50 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: April 10, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on the definition and prevalence of hate crimes, as well as recent changes to Illinois’ hate crimes statute. Criminal justice lawyers, general practitioners, human and civil rights attorneys, and bench and bar counsel with all levels of practice experience who attend this online program will better understand:
  • What constitutes a hate crime;
  • The difference between hate speech and hate crimes;
  • How to identify the indicators, evidence, biases, and motivations of individuals to commit hate crimes;
  • The types of hate crimes people are experiencing on both a state and national level;
  • How hate crimes differ from other causes of action, including bias-motivated incidences, such as harassment or discrimination;
  • How to identify when a crime rises to the level of a hate crime because of bias motivation;
  • The legislative history behind Illinois’ current hate crimes statute;
  • The types of actions that can be brought against a perpetrator (both civilly and criminally) in Illinois; and
  • How to address the needs of hate crime victims (and those of the affected community), as well as the resources that are available to them.

Program Coordinators:
Hon. Junaid M. Afeef, Administrative Law Judge, Illinois Dept. of Public Health, Chicago
Prof. Cindy Buys, SIU Simmons Law School, Carbondale
Ronald Langacker, Langacker Law, Urbana
Jill D. Leka, Clark Baird Smith LLP, Rosemont
Abra C. Siegel, Leland Grove law LLC, Chicago

Program Moderator:
Ronald Langacker, Langacker Law, Urbana

Program Chat Moderator:
Prof. Cindy Buys, SIU Simmons Law School, Carbondale

Program Speakers:
Prof. Jeannine Bell, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago
Marvet Sweis Drnovsek, Commissioner, Illinois Commission on Discrimination & Hate Crimes, Chicago
Michael I. Rothstein, Tabet DiVito & Rothstein, Chicago



Program Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $52.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $105
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Business Divorce Series: Resolving Issues and Dividing Assets - Privacy & Cybersecurity

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Presented by the ISBA Corporate Law Departments


1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, and Sexual Harassment Prevention


Original Program Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 31, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Help your clients maintain their privacy and security throughout their business divorce (and beyond) with this informative online program. Topics include: the privacy and cybersecurity issues your client needs to be aware of; how to prevent copycatting; the vulnerabilities and increased attacks your clients may face; what your clients can do to protect their online environment; and much more.

Program Coordinators:
Chris Darby, DLA Piper LLP, Chicago
Margo Lynn Hablutzel, Gainwell Technologies LLC, North Carolina

Program Chat Moderator:
Kevin J. Stine, First Co Bancorp, Inc. Collinsville

Program Speakers:
Margo Lynn Hablutzel, Gainwell Technologies LLC, North Carolina
Aihong Yu, VP, Chief Privacy Counsel, CDK Global, Chicago


Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $70
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Business Divorce Series: Resolving Issues and Dividing Assets - Intellectual Property

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Corporate Law Departments
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Intellectual Property Law Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­April 7, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Do your clients need help resolving issues and dividing assets due to their business “divorce”? Then don’t miss this online program that explores the intellectual property issues that can arise during the dissolution of a professional relationship between business partners. Corporate law attorneys, business and securities counsel, intellectual property lawyers, and general practitioners with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this seminar will better understand:
  • The issues to be aware of, including ownership of the company’s intellectual property;
  • How to develop a new name and marks for one or both companies;
  • How to handle licensing and customer contracts; and
  • Much more.

Program Coordinators:
Chris Darby, DLA Piper LLP, Chicago
Margo Lynn Hablutzel, Gainwell Technologies LLC, North Carolina

Program Chat Moderator:
Margo Lynn Hablutzel, Gainwell Technologies LLC, North Carolina

Program Speakers:
Jennifer L Gordon, Practice Leader – Intellectual Property, Lorium Law, Chicago
David C. Brezina, Ladas & Parry LLP, Chicago



Program Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $70
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Business Divorce Series: Resolving Issues and Dividing Assets - An Introduction

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Corporate Law Departments


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­April 7, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


ISBA’s Business Divorce Series kicks off with an introduction to the issues you or your client may face while dividing assets among business partners seeking to dissolve their professional relationship. Business advice attorneys, corporate law counsel, real estate lawyers, and employment law practitioners with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will learn:
  • How to prepare for the separation of a company;
  • Whether one or both companies can remain viable;
  • The valuation process for dividing assets;
  • When (and what) to report to regulators;
  • The real estate issues that may arise during the process;
  • How to handle the continuation of insurance policies (including errors and omissions insurance); and
  • Much more!

Program Coordinators:
Chris Darby, DLA Piper LLP, Chicago
Margo Lynn Hablutzel, Gainwell Technologies LLC, North Carolina

Program Chat Moderator:
Margo Lynn Hablutzel, Gainwell Technologies LLC, North Carolina

Program Speaker:
John C. Sciaccotta, Aronberg Goldgehn, Chicago


Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $70
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Using Artificial Intelligence in Your Practice, and The Ethical Issues to Consider

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Presented by the ISBA Workers’ Compensation Section


0.75 hours MCLE credit, including 0.75 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 24, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has gotten a lot of press. But what does it look like for today’s attorneys and where is it going in the future? Don’t miss this informative program that discusses what you need to know before using artificial intelligence in your practice, as well as how to balance innovation with your ethical responsibility as an Illinois attorney. Topics include:
  • Why technology and talent are predicted to be the biggest catalysts of change;
  • How AI is impacting legal research and document review functions for law firms;
  • What skills artificial intelligence can replace or augment;
  • How to draft good prompts when using generative AI;
  • The Illinois Supreme Court’s new policy on the use of artificial intelligence (effective1/1/25);
  • The key ethical considerations in using artificial intelligence, including:
  1. Competence – Rule 1.1
  2. Confidentiality – Rules 1.6 and 1.18
  3. Transparency – Rules 1.4 Communication and 1.5 Fees
  4. Candor to the Tribunal – Rules 3.1 and 3.3
  5. Supervision – Rules 5.1 and 5.3
  • The importance of establishing clear law firm policies for generative AI usage;
  • The recent ethics opinions and disciplinary cases to be aware of; and
  • Much more.

Program Coordinators:
Anita M. DeCarlo, DeCarlo, Ankin Law Office, Chicago

Program Moderator:
Deborah A. Benzing, Cozzi, Marek & Parker, South Elgin

Program Chat Moderator:
Anita M. DeCarlo, DeCarlo, Ankin Law Office, Chicago

Using Artificial Intelligence in Your Practice, and The Ethical Issues to Consider*
Mary F. Andreoni, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, Chicago
Zach Warren, Thomson Reuters, Minnesota


Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $26.25 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $52.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $18.75
    • Law Students – Free

Workers' Compensation Update - Spring 2025 - Part 2

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Presented by the ISBA Workers’ Compensation Section


2.75 hours MCLE credit, including 0.75 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 24th, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Part 2 of ISBA’s Workers’ Compensation Update Spring 2025 seminar explores the ethical considerations to be aware of when using artificial intelligence in your law practice, the case law updates that may impact your client’s case, and what you need to know about the Workers’ Compensation Commission.


Program Coordinators:
Anita M. DeCarlo, DeCarlo, Ankin Law Office, Chicago

Program Moderator:
Deborah A. Benzing, Cozzi, Marek & Parker, South Elgin

Program Chat Moderator:
Anita M. DeCarlo, DeCarlo, Ankin Law Office, Chicago

Using Artificial Intelligence in Your Practice, and The Ethical Issues to Consider*
Mary F. Andreoni, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, Chicago
Zach Warren, Thomson Reuters, Minnesota

Case Law Update
Markham Jeep, Jeep, Hauck & Associates P.C., Waukegan

A Roundtable Discussion with the Chairman and other Members of the Commission
Hon. Michael Brennan, Chairman, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Chicago
Christopher Harris, Commissioner, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Chicago
Stephen Mathis, Commissioner, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Chicago
Raychel Wesley, Commissioner, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Chicago


Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $96.25 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $192.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Workers' Compensation Update - Spring 2025 - Part 1

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Presented by the ISBA Workers’ Compensation Section


2.50 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 20, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this edition of ISBA’s Workers’ Compensation Update! Part 1 includes a look at how to spot acute trauma vs. the aggravation of preexisting conditions in workers’ compensation claims, discusses how to present your case at trial, and examines the Medicare compliance and post-settlement considerations you need to know.


Program Coordinators:
Anita M. DeCarlo, DeCarlo, Ankin Law Office, Chicago

Program Moderator:
Deborah A. Benzing, Cozzi, Marek & Parker, South Elgin

Program Chat Moderator:
Anita M. DeCarlo, DeCarlo, Ankin Law Office, Chicago

Rotator Cuff Tears, How to Avoid Permanent Restrictions, and Workers’ Compensation Causation
Dr. Joshua M. Alpert, Fox Valley Orthopedics, Elgin

How to Present a Trial from the Petitioner and Respondent Perspectives
Brent Eames, Eames Law Group, Chicago
Prof. Brandy Johnson, Southern Illinois University – Simmons Law School, Carbondale

Medicare Compliance and Post-Settlement Considerations
John Kane, Ametros, Chicago


Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $87.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $175
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Tazewell County v. Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

Tazewell County v. Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission
Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Workers' Compensation Act
Citation
Case Number: 
2025 IL App (4th) 230754WC
Decision Date: 
Friday, January 31, 2025
District: 
4th Dist.
Division/County: 
Tazewell Co.
Holding: 
Affirmed.
Justice: 
HOFFMAN

Claimant sought benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act. The arbitrator denied the request for benefits finding that claimant failed to meet her burden of proving she sustained a compensable injury. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission reversed and awarded temporary total disability. The circuit court affirmed the commission and respondent appealed. The appellate court affirmed the circuit court, finding that the evidence submitted during the arbitration hearing, including claimant’s testimony and medical records, was sufficient to support a finding that she sustained repetitive physical trauma as a result of her work-related duties as a dental hygienist. (HOLDRIDGE, CAVANAGH, and BARBERIS, concurring and MULLEN, dissenting)

Martin v. Goodrich Corp.

Martin v. Goodrich Corp.
Illinois Supreme Court
Civil Court
Workers' Occupational Disease Act
Citation
Case Number: 
2025 IL 130509
Decision Date: 
Friday, January 24, 2025
Holding: 
Certified questions answered.
Justice: 
HOLDER WHITE

The Illinois Supreme Court considered three questions certified by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals pursuant to SCR 20. All of the rules dealt with an amendment to the Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act that allowed for workers barred by the Act’s exclusivity and repose provisions to instead pursue relief through a civil action. The Supreme Court answered the questions by finding that plaintiff was barred from bringing an action under the Act by a repose provision and that the prospective application of the recent exception did not violate the defendant’s right to due process under the Illinois constitution and that plaintiff's civil action could proceed pursuant to the recent amendment to the Act. (THEIS, NEVILLE, OVERSTREET, CUNNINGHAM, ROCHFORD, and O’BRIEN, concurring)

60 Artificial Intelligence Tips in 60 Minutes

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law
Co-sponsored by ISBA Standing Committee on Legal Technology and ISBA Privacy and Information Security Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, and Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 15, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for this entertaining and educational session focused on the safe and efficient use of artificial intelligence in your practice. Our presenters will give you 60 rapid-fire practical tips and tricks for using several popular artificial intelligence tools and techniques in your daily workflow. Topics include: ChatGPT, privacy and security issues to be aware of, tech support, and more.

Program Speakers:
Aaron W. Brooks, Brooks Law and Consulting, LLC, Naperville
Bryan M. Sims, Sims Law Firm, Ltd., Naperville


Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $70
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free