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  • September 8, 2014 | CLE
    CLE: After Shelby County v. Holder: The Impact on Voting Access

    In Shelby County v. Holder, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the pre-clearance requirements and the coverage formula of the Voting Rights Act of 1964 are no longer applicable to the States. As a result, numerous state legislatures and Governors passed (or are seeking to pass) voter restrictions that will effectively prevent persons from minority groups, including the poor, elderly, and disabled, from exercising their constitutional right to vote. In response, the ACLU, the League of Women Voters, and other civil rights organizations have created voting rights projects to monitor government restrictions, educate voters on how to protect their rights, develop strategies to challenge restrictive laws, and lobby Congress to reauthorize the set of pre-clearance requirements and the coverage formula it has approved in previous years. Don't miss this informative seminar on Wednesday, September 24th that offers an in-depth look at how Shelby County v. Holder has impacted citizen’s voting rights.

    The program takes place in Chicago; however, it is also available as a live webcast for those unable to attend the onsite program. It qualifies for 1.25 hours MCLE credit and is presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law.

    Click here for more information and to register.

  • August 28, 2014 | CLE
    CLE: Animal Valuation – Live Webcast!

    An animal's value is a hotly debated topic among companion animal guardians and animal professionals. The worth of an animal has changed in recent years with the recognition of pets as family members, animal sentience, and heightened cruelty laws. Don't miss this live webcast on Wednesday, September 17th that explores the historical notions of market value verses the more modern actual value standards, as well as the direction of current trends. Attorneys with intermediate practice experience in civil, tort, or animal law who are interested in the damages available to a litigant for the loss of an animal in Illinois who attend this seminar will better understand:

    • How animal valuation can arise in the context of a civil case;
    • How the current worth of an animal depends on the animal’s status as companion, commercial, protected, etc;
    • The argument for status quo;
    • How societal change and criminal aspects have affected the argument for increased valuation;
    • The proposed solutions, including a price increase commensurate with risk; and
    • Much more!

    The seminar is presented by the ISBA Animal Law Section and qualifies for 1.5 hours MCLE credit.

    Click here for more information and to register.

  • June 9, 2014 | CLE
    CLE: Cannabis is Coming to Town – Live Webcast!

    A Guide to Local Government Regulation Under Illinois' New Medical Marijuana Laws

    Don’t miss this live webcast on June 24th for a look at what the new medical marijuana legislation mean for your jurisdiction! Municipal lawyers, general practitioners, health care counsel, and agriculture attorneys with all levels of practice experience will benefit from the information in this seminar, which includes: a summary of the legislation and how the marijuana industry is expected to function; a description of cultivation centers and dispensaries – the two key marijuana-related businesses established by the Act; public safety considerations and policing concerns related to marijuana-related businesses; the anticipated scope of zoning and land use laws permitted by the Act; and the current landscape of local laws regarding marijuana-related businesses, including specific examples of regulations proposed or enacted by local governments.

    The program is presented by the ISBA Local Government Section and qualifies for 1.0 hour MCLE credit.

    Click here for more information and to register.

  • May 20, 2014 | CLE
    CLE: The Do's and Don'ts of the BAIID Machine - Live Webcast!

    Join us from the comfort of your home or office on Friday, June 6th, for this one-hour live webcast that discusses the "science" and practical use of the Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) machine. Attorneys and judges who practice in the DUI and traffic court arena (including license reinstatement hearings) who attend this webcast will better understand: what the BAIID machine is and who is eligible to use the BAIID under Illinois law; who monitors and manages the BAIID program; the driver’s rights and responsibilities regarding the installation and use of the BAIID machine; and the criminal consequences for tampering with the BAIID machine or violating the BAIID permit.

    The program is presented by the ISBA Traffic Laws & Courts Section and qualifies for 1.0 hour MCLE credit.

    Click here for more information and to register.

  • May 12, 2014 | CLE
    CLE: Identifying Intellectual Property Issues in Start-ups – Live Webcast!

    Do you work with start-up companies and need a basic understanding of the various intellectual property issues that can arise? Then don’t miss this online seminar on May 27th that will help you: understand the trademark and copyright problems your client may encounter with branding; learn how to protect your client’s branding once established; familiarize your practice with patents, including what they protect, timing, and strategies to prevent inadvertent loss of patent rights before filing the application; understand trade secrets and the importance of non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements; recognize intellectual property issues relating to technology, including open source code and the cloud; establish a proactive approach toward intellectual property ownership between cofounders, employees, and vendors; understand business names, domain names, promotional issues, and website content concerns.

    The program qualifies for 1.5 hours MCLE credit and is presented by the ISBA Business Advice and Financial Planning Section and co-sponsored by the ISBA Intellectual Property Section.

    Click here for more information and to register.

  • March 30, 2014 | CLE
    CLE: Solving the Workers' Compensation Math Problem: How to Calculate the Average Weekly Wage - Live Webcast!

    Join us from the comfort of your home or office for this live webcast on Monday, April 7th and learn how significant cases are affecting how average weekly wage is calculated, as well as the different methods for calculating average weekly wage under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act. Attorneys with intermediate practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand average weekly wage calculations, whether overtime is included or excluded, and the various issues that can arise in average weekly wage disputes. 

    The program is presented by the ISBA Workers’ Compensation Section and qualifies for 1.5 hours MCLE credit.

    Click here for more information and to register.

  • January 27, 2014 | CLE
    CLE: Crowd Funding 101 – Live Webcast!

    Crowd funding is the practice of funding a project or venture by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet. Join us from the comfort of your home or office for this one-hour live webcast on Thursday, February 13th that examines the various aspects of crowd funding, including the practical and strategic considerations for raising money through crowd funding while maintaining valuable intellectual property rights. Business lawyers, technology attorneys, securities practitioners, and intellectual property counsel – with basic to intermediate practice experience – who attend this online seminar will: learn about the SEC’s recently proposed rules for crowd funding; understand how to identify when SEC and state security laws apply; know who can invest and the limitations on investments; know how to comply with the proposed rules; be able to identify potential pitfalls, including risks to intellectual property rights; and much more!

    The seminar is presented by the ISBA Intellectual Property Section and qualifies for 1.0 hour MCLE credit.

    Click here for more information and to register.

  • December 17, 2013 | CLE
    CLE: 2014 Traffic Case Law and Legislative Update: Changes That Affect Your Practice and Clients – Live Webcast!

    Traffic offenses can result in varied consequences for your client – from fines to jail time…and everything in between. As such, it is imperative that traffic law attorneys, criminal defense lawyers, prosecutors, judges, and general practitioners keep up with the changing laws in this important legal arena. Don’t miss this one-hour live webcast on January 9th that’s designed to bring you up-to-date on a number of important topics, including: the new Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act and its affect on Illinois DUI law; a review of the traffic and driver’s license legislation from the 98th General Assembly; the latest DUI and summary suspension case law; new legislation affecting traffic law; and how recent case law and legislative changes may affect your clients and your practice.

    The program, which qualifies for 1.0 hour MCLE credit, is presented by the ISBA Traffic Laws & Courts Section.

    Click here for more information and to register.

  • November 13, 2013 | CLE
    CLE: Medical Cannabis in Illinois

    The legalization of medical marijuana affects a broad range of legal practices – from those attorneys counseling hospitals, physicians, practice groups, and clinics, to attorneys representing patients wishing to use medical marijuana, businesses employing medical marijuana users, and entities seeking dispensary licenses. Join us in Chicago or via live webcast on Friday, Dec. 6 for a better understanding of: The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act; the rights of and constraints on patients for the purchase, possession and use of medical marijuana; how and when physicians will be able to recommend cannabis for their patients; the scope of forthcoming regulations; how the legal use of medical cannabis will affect employers; and how health care facilities can accommodate or restrict the use of medical marijuana.

    The seminar is presented by the ISBA Health Care Section and qualifies for 1.75 hours MCLE credit.

    Click here for more information and to register for the CHIGAGO program.

    Click here for more information and to register for the LIVE WEBCAST.

  • June 19, 2013 | CLE
    CLE: Recent Developments in Insurance Coverage Law 2013 – Live Webcast!

    Join us from the comfort of your home or office for this live webcast on June 28th that examines the recent developments and hot topics in Illinois’ insurance coverage law. Topics include: uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage; professional liability insurance coverage; insurance coverage issues relating to legal malpractice; and comprehensive general liability insurance.

    The program is presented by the ISBA Insurance Law Section and qualifies for 2.25 hours MCLE credit.

    Click here for more information and to register.