The profession is facing unprecedented challenges concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many firms have implemented work-from-home policies that encourage professionals to practice social distancing in an effort to quell the spread of the disease. Connecting with other attorneys and legal professionals is essential to staying up-to-speed with the latest legal updates, as well as judicial announcements and orders.
The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) has created an informational page about the impact of COVID-19 on ISBA meetings, events, and programs.
While developments related to COVID-19 continue to unfold, the ISBA is monitoring a variety of sources, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Cook County Department for Public Health, for the latest updates.
With recent concerns regarding COVID-19, the Illinois Bar Foundation board and staff have made the difficult decision to postpone tomorrow night's Lawyers Rock concert fundraiser.
By Marlo Del Percio and Victor P. Filippini, Jr.
The novel coronavirus known as the COVID-19 virus has made international headlines for the resulting quarantines and work-stoppages as much as for the actual symptoms of the virus. Should the COVID-19 virus become widespread in Illinois, certain legal barriers may hamper local governments’ ability to continue to operate safely and effectively.