Public Act 102-1076, which was signed by Gov. JB Pritzker and went into effect on July 1, 2022, makes a prime contractor personally liable for unpaid lower tier wages and other employee benefits, gives a variety of remedies to unpaid employees against their employer (and, now, against prime contractors), and obligates subcontractors to indemnify general contractors under some circumstances. The Act significantly impacts the risks of general contractors and subcontractors engaged in building projects in Illinois.
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August 8, 2022 | CLE
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August 1, 2022 | CLE
Don’t miss ISBA’s 4th Annual Abraham Lincoln’s Legal Legacy seminar as we take an in-depth look at how to overcome prejudice and racial discrimination in the legal profession. The program takes place at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, which was where Lincoln’s father and stepmother eventually moved after their one year near Decatur, Illinois, and where they remained until their death. Just eight miles east lies Charleston, Illinois, which is where Lincoln made several statements about slavery and racial equality during one of his debates with Senator Stephen Douglas. The city also served as the backdrop for at least 24 cases Lincoln had as an attorney, one of which he famously represented a slave owner attempting to have his slaves returned to him.
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July 27, 2022 | CLE
Mediation is designed to resolve differences both in and out of the courts. It requires a very different mindset than courtroom litigation. This Master Series program trains practitioners to resolve conflicts in a non-adversarial, non-confrontational manner, allowing peaceful resolutions between parties.
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July 22, 2022 | CLE
Get the information you need on Illinois estate tax law so you can better assist your next trusts and estates client with this online program.
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July 18, 2022 | CLE
Lawyers live and die by words, written and spoken, but mostly written. But, of course, not everyone literally reads; perhaps a disability prevents it. 2020 marked the 30th anniversary of President Bush signing the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. In the same way that much of our public physical spaces are shaped by this law (think ramps versus stairs or brick-colored bumps at the edge of a crosswalk), our legal technologies can accommodate disparate needs, too. But, you have to learn how to make documents accessible.
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July 11, 2022 | CLE
It’s hard to believe that lawyers have had access to online practice management programs for 15 years or more. One of the significant innovations of these web-first programs compared to their traditional, desktop-based rivals is offering client portals, where people outside the firm can see and interact with their own client file. Of course, the firm remains in control of who can see what. These portals are so popular that some traditional programs have added portals to their products as well. But, just as the word “car” means everything from an econobox to a luxury sedan, different products’ portals offer different features.
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June 29, 2022 | CLE
Every business runs on money, and a law firm is a business. Particularly in chaotic times, it’s important to have a good grasp on your workload, the money you expect to receive, and the income you plan to spend. There are fixes expenses like an office lease, variable expenses like utilities, and unplanned expenses like equipment failure or some sort of disaster. This seminar teaches you how to develop and track a budget for your firm.
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June 23, 2022 | CLE
Zoom became a verb faster than any recent brand. Probably faster than even Google. Its explosion into the national consciousness for school, work, and personal relationships filled a void that, in its absence, could have been a chasm. As with Google, Zoom has competitors offering similar features. But unlike its competitors, Zoom provides a compelling combination of approachability and power features.
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June 16, 2022 | CLE
Do you ever feel that your words come across as week, passive, or wishy-washy? Conversely, do your words sound pushy, abrasive, or arrogant? Between these two extremes lies a powerful way of communicating that combines confidence, strength, and authenticity and allows you to stand out. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Andie Kramer and Al Harris, co-authors of two award-winning books that are designed to teach you how to communicate effectively. Learn how to identify and eliminate the words and phrases that decrease your authority and self-assurance – and discover what to say instead.
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June 16, 2022 | CLE
Join us for this in-depth look at the changes in the Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act and updates to the law.