A renewed and intense focus is being placed on environmental justice with the intent that these concepts must have a true impact on regulation, permitting, and enforcement. Join us on June 23 for this online program that explores what private practitioners have experienced while working with environmental justice considerations in the past, as well as what they anticipate given the renewed emphasis. Agricultural attorneys, cannabis law counsel, environmental lawyers, new attorneys, and general practitioners with all levels of practice experience will gain a better understanding of both the state and federal governments’ perspective and developments in environmental justice at both levels of government.
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June 7, 2021 | CLE
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June 1, 2021 | CLE
The intersection between immigration law and family law can be difficult to navigate if ill-prepared for the trek. Join us on June 11 for this in-depth look at the immigration issues that may arise out of a family law case, including immigration relief concerns. Family law practitioners, child representatives/GAL, immigration attorneys, general practitioners, and new attorneys who attend this online seminar will learn how to evaluate the implications of divorce and parentage in the immigration law context, how family law can incorporate immigration benefits into the case, and how to navigate immigration relief throughout a family law process.
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May 24, 2021 | CLE
Don’t miss this opportunity to listen as our seasoned adoption practitioners discuss the best practices for ensuring a successful adoption case outcome. Attorneys with all levels of practice experience will benefit from the tips and tricks provided throughout the seminar, as well as the discussion regarding the process for handling adoption cases with both DCFS adoptions and non-DCFS adoptions.
This online program will take place from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9.
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May 18, 2021 | CLE
Don’t miss this comprehensive overview of the Criminal Justice Reform Bill that goes into effect on July 1, 2021. Attorneys with all levels of practice experience who attend this online program will become better equipped to advise their clients on a number of changes to sentencing and criminal statutes. Sentencing credits within the Illinois Department of Corrections will also be discussed.
This online program will take place from 11 a.m. until noon on Thursday, June 3.
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May 13, 2021 | CLE
Have you, your family, or any of your clients been the target of fraud? Then don’t miss this in-depth look at the types of scams and fraud that your clients may encounter and how you can effectively advise them during this stressful time.
The program takes place from noon until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19.
Attorneys with basic to intermediate practice experience who are interested in learning how to help clients who might be facing this dilemma will better understand the warning signs of suspected scams, the do’s and don’ts to prevent fraud, and the resources that are available for advocates, service members, and veterans.
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May 12, 2021 | CLE
Don’t miss this panel presentation from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, that gives you the updates you need to advise your clients on a number of lien issues, including ERISA liens, healthcare provider liens, health insurance subrogation liens, Medicare and Medicaid liens, and more. Attorneys with basic practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand: the common fund doctrine; the current liens statutes; how reducing liens equals greater success for clients and a quicker resolution to cases; and how to successfully adjudicate liens in court.
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May 7, 2021 | CLE
Get the information you need to effectively advise your service member clients regarding their employment protection rights with our online program from noon until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26.
Attorneys with basic to intermediate practice experience who are interested in learning more about this unique area of the law will better understand: the differences between the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the Illinois Service Member Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (ISERRA); what the federal and Illinois employment rights of service members include; the requirements and limitations of service member employment rights; and the obligations of employers under USERRA and ISERRA.
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May 4, 2021 | CLE
Don’t miss this in-depth look at the types of scams and fraud targeting our service members and veterans with this online program from noon until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19. Attorneys with basic to intermediate practice experience who are interested in learning how to help clients who might be facing this dilemma will better understand: the warning signs of suspected scams; the do’s and don’ts to prevent fraud; and the resources that are available for advocates, service members, and veterans.
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April 27, 2021 | CLE
To celebrate Well-Being Week in Law, the ISBA is offering a complimentary live yoga program to the first 500 registrants, plus access to four additional on-demand de-stress at your desk classes.
Register for the Virtual Wellbeing Box: Destress At Your Desk. You'll receive a daily email starting Monday, May 3 to help you feel better at work.
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April 27, 2021 | CLE
As reported on the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s website, 19 million tons of waste are put into Illinois landfills each year. Of that, food waste accounts for as much as 20 percent, which is more than any other single waste stream found in landfills today. When food waste decomposes, it produces methane, a greenhouse gas that is 25 times more harmful to the environment than carbon dioxide.