ISBA members share their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Illinois Bar Journal LawPulse,
May
2020
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By Brad TaylorIllinois Bar Journal Article, May 2020
What happens when our deadlines, motions, discovery requests, rulings, and myriad other responsibilities are stopped in their tracks by a pandemic?
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Illinois Bar Journal Article,
May
2020
Notaries, signatures, and witnesses during a time of sheltering in place and social distancing.
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By David B. SosinIllinois Bar Journal Column, May 2020
The ISBA is responding quickly to support its members with additional services, benefits, and information.
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By Jay SchleppenbachAlternative Dispute Resolution, April 2020
In the legal world, some are looking to online dispute resolution as a fitting solution for legal problems in the era of social distancing.
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By Judy ConwayYoung Lawyers Division, April 2020
One of the many changes lawyers and law firms are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic is the continuation of discovery using virtual depositions.
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Elder Law,
April
2020
Governor Pritzker signed Executive Order 14 addressing how COVID-19 social distancing recommendations will change the delivery of services provided by notary publics and the remote witnessing of document signings on March 26, 2020.
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Elder Law,
April
2020
State and federal resources to help attorneys navigate COVID-19.
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By Thadford A. FeltonReal Estate Law, April 2020
COVID-19 is impacting businesses and their operations, and parties are looking for guidance in the event that one or the other party to a contract is, or claims to be, unable to fulfill its contractual obligations.
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By Matthew LoarStanding Committee on Legal Technology, April 2020
Quick tips to help you get more out of your word processor.
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By Bryan SimsStanding Committee on Legal Technology, April 2020
Tools to use in your law practice that will enable you to work remote.
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By Chad S. BeckettStanding Committee on Legal Technology, April 2020
Executive Order 2020-14 and the Secretary of State's Guidance for Remote Notaries and Consumers authorizes remote notarization in Illinois.
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By Mark C. PalmerStanding Committee on Legal Technology, April 2020
As the situation surrounding COVID-19 evolves, and thereafter as we start to settle on the new normal of the legal profession, hosting a full or partial practice out of a virtual law office is an apparent reality.
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By Theresa Beran Kulat J.D.Family Law, April 2020
A new way to look at your career as a family lawyer as you inevitably confront new situations.
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By Neil T. GoltermannTrusts and Estates, April 2020
A look at how COVID-19 has affected the practice of law.
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By Adam C. Toosley, Zachary K. IacovinoConstruction Law, April 2020
As the outbreak of COVID-19 continues to cause major disruptions in the daily lives of people and businesses around the world, it is only natural that concerns would be raised regarding performance under many contracts—including construction contracts.
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By RIchard Reizen, Patrick JohnsonConstruction Law, April 2020
While there is little that can be done in the short term to mitigate the consequences of COVID-19 on the construction industry, there are a few basic steps suggested as best practices.
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By Jim DashConstruction Law, April 2020
A look at what you can do now to avoid future lawsuits and advance your business interests.