CLE

Don’t miss this nuts-and-bolts discussion regarding the state and local taxation practice. Topics include: the current state of the tax law practice; a review of Illinois taxes; how to represent your client in a tax forum; an overview of the Illinois Department of Revenue; how to contest a property tax dispute before the Cook County Assessor’s Office or the Cook County Board of Review; and how virtual hearings can help the tax appeal process.

Join us for Part 1 of this three-part series as we discuss collections in bankruptcy, the issues that can arise in post-judgment collections, and potential resolutions to the conflicts your clients may face. Attorneys with intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will better understand the bankruptcy and collection process, as well as the options that are available to creditors when a debtor files bankruptcy, including actions seeking to dismiss the bankruptcy, deny discharge to the debtor, or file an adversary complaint against the debtor.

On August 9, 2024, Governor Pritzker signed Illinois Public Act 103-0994 into law, which amended the Illinois Power of Attorney Act to provide a statutory framework for when it would be reasonable for a third-party to refuse recognition of a financial Power of Attorney, as well as when it would be unreasonable for a third-party to not honor an otherwise properly executed Power of Attorney for Property.

Don’t miss Part 4 of the International Commercial Arbitration Series as we discuss recognizing and enforcing awards in domestic and foreign jurisdictions. International and immigration law attorneys, alternative dispute resolution counsel, federal civil practitioners, and construction lawyers who attend this online program will better understand: how to draft enforceable arbitral awards; how to handle jurisdictional issues; understanding the issues with enforcing awards; and understanding the surrounding challenges and setting aside arbitral awards.