COVID-19 has created a number of unforeseen situations, including stressed families facing increased incidences of domestic violence. And the current protocol from government edicts and Illinois Supreme Court Rules—including lease termination and the eviction process—adds yet another level of stress, which only exacerbates the domestic violence situation facing many families living in rental housing.
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March 5, 2021 | CLE
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March 1, 2021 | CLE
Join us from noon until 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 17 to hear from our panel of mental health professionals experienced in supporting families and their trusts. Learn the common struggles of people in recovery and the tools that can be used to help them move forward more successfully. Estate practitioners, family law attorneys, elder law attorneys, and mental health practitioners who are interested in helping their impaired clients (while avoiding the pitfalls that come with the territory) will better understand: the questions to ask parents in an attempt to get more information during the discovery process; how to plan in the midst of a crisis vs. prior to the crisis occurring; how to effectively partner with your clients who are struggling with mental illness or addiction in their family during the estate planning process; how to distinguish between proactive and reactive planning when mental illness or addiction is present in the family unit; and much more.
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February 24, 2021 | CLE
Join us from noon until 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 10 for an in-depth discussion of the hot topic issues you need to be aware of during your next medical negligence trial. Civil practice attorneys, tort law practitioners, health care counsel, insurance law lawyers, and any others interested in this important personal injury area with intermediate to advanced levels of practice experience who attends this online seminar will better understand: the key issues in medical negligence cases; how to optimize your evidentiary presentation; how to protect your case from common pitfalls; the use of sole proximate cause in your case; how special interrogatories may affect your case; the lost chance doctrine; admissions; and much more.
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February 18, 2021 | CLE
Join us from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9 for an in-depth look at how to effectively represent your client throughout the naturalization process, including the pitfalls they need to avoid when completing the 20-page N-400 Naturalization application form.
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February 11, 2021 | CLE
In 2019, Illinois became one of eleven states to legalize certain cannabis offenses, and became the first state to legalize the commercial sale of recreational cannabis. Time has passed, and cannabis still remains heavily regulated.
Join us online from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3 for this in-depth look at the present status of Illinois’ cannabis laws so you can better advise your clients.
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February 10, 2021 | CLE
Since 2013, ISBA members have received free on-demand CLE (sponsored by ISBA Mutual) that enables them to satisfy all MCLE requirements. Currently, ISBA provides over 600 hours of On-Demand CLE programming in a wide array of topics that are relevant to virtually every ISBA member. This benefit results from the tireless efforts of many dedicated ISBA volunteer CLE program coordinators working with the ISBA staff who plan and produce programs presented by our sections and committees. We proudly recognize those coordinators responsible for CLE programs presented throughout fall 2020. Please join us as we thank them for all they do to enhance the profession!
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February 5, 2021 | CLE
There are a number of reasons why you might be considering starting your own law firm—from a desire to have more freedom and independence to take the cases you want, to an unwanted downsizing with your current law firm. Regardless of the why behind your decision, it’s the how that’s most important. Join us for this two-part series that gives you all the information you need to ensure that your decision to branch out on your own will be successful.
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February 1, 2021 | CLE
Join us online from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 11 for an in-depth look at the programs and services that are available to tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the general Illinois laws impacting tenant rights. Attorneys with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand: the basics of representing residential tenants in eviction cases, as well as the eviction process; how to successfully negotiate landlord-tenant disputes; how (and why) to represent low-income tenants pro-bono in disputes with landlords, especially in eviction cases; what to expect during the legal process in residential landlord-tenant disputes; the potential defenses to eviction; and much more!
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January 26, 2021 | CLE
Mediation is designed to resolve differences both in and out of the courts. It requires a very different mindset than courtroom litigation. Don’t miss this online Master Series program on February 2 that trains practitioners to resolve conflicts in a non-adversarial, non-confrontational manner, allowing peaceful resolutions between parties.
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January 19, 2021 | CLE
Join us from noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 4 from the comfort of your home or office as we offer a comprehensive update on the executive actions, legislative changes, and caselaw developments that will impact U.S. immigration law in 2020/2021. Immigration law attorneys, general practitioners, and new lawyers with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will better understand: the immigration law changes that took place throughout 2020; how the presidential election will impact immigration law; the changes to be aware of in immigration enforcement standards, including the new executive orders on interior security and border enforcement; the issues relating to the Public Charge Rule and designation; and changes effecting refugees, asylum and special immigrant juveniles.