The Illinois Supreme Court announced today that the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select David C. Lombardo as associate judge of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit.Mr. Lombardo received his undergraduate degree in 1988 from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, and his Juris Doctor in 1991 from St. Louis University in St. Louis. Mr. Lombardo is currently affiliated with the Law Office of D. Christopher Lombardo in Waukegan.
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May 22, 2014 |
Practice News
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May 21, 2014 |
Practice News
Asked and AnsweredBy John W. Olmstead, MBA, Ph.D, CMCQ. I am the sole owner of a law firm in Walnut Creek, California. I have three associates and five staff members in the firm. I am looking to hire another associate. The associate I am considering has been out on his own for five years - no office and no employees. He would bring around 30 active matters with him. I was thinking of paying him a salary with a discretionary bonus based upon performance. Fees originated and generated would be a major component of the performance determination that would impact future salary increases, bonuses, and eligibility for partnership. However, I believe that I must do something with regard to the business that he brings with him. I would appreciate your thoughts and suggestions.1 comment (Most recent May 22, 2014)
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May 21, 2014 |
Member Services | ISBA News
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May 20, 2014 |
CLE
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.
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May 19, 2014 |
Practice News
The Supreme Court of Illinois announced the filing of lawyer disciplinary orders on May 16, 2014, during the May Term of Court. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law.
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May 15, 2014
ISBA President Paula H. Holderman interviews Joe Hudson, Assistant State's Attorney with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, about his extensive work on a non-traditional UPL case. That work won him an ISBA Presidential Commendation Award.
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May 15, 2014 |
Events
Winnebago County attorneys Joseph Dailing, Bobbie Holzwarth and Nancy Hyzer will be honored by the Fellows of the Illinois Bar Foundation at a reception on Wednesday, May 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Prairie Street Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St., in Rockford.The extraordinary attorneys are being honored for their professionalism and commitment to assist the legal profession in serving the public. The mission of the Illinois Bar Foundation is to ensure meaningful access to the justice system, especially for those with limited means, and to assist lawyers who have fallen upon hard times.Individual tickets are $40 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (312) 726-6072. The Illinois Bar Foundation is located at 20 S. Clark St., Suite 910, Chicago, IL 60603. Information also is available at www.illinoisbarfoundation.org.
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May 15, 2014 |
Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court will be taking to the road next week, hearing two oral arguments in the historic courthouse in Ottawa.It is part of the Court's and Chief Justice Rita B. Garman's initiative "to bring the Court to the people we serve" and its continuing goal for transparency in the judicial process.The Supreme Court will hear arguments beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in the Third District Appellate Courthouse, 1004 Columbus Street, Ottawa, Ill. The Appellate Court building was originally built, and completed in 1860, to house the Illinois Supreme Court when it traveled to three locations—Ottawa, Mount Vernon and Springfield.The May 21 program reaches out to area teachers, schools and students. In addition to the Supreme Court, the program is sponsored by the Illinois State Bar Association, the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission, the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts and the Third District Appellate Court.Teachers and students from LaSalle-Peru High School, Ottawa High School and Marquette Academy in Ottawa will be participating in the program either by attending the arguments live, or witnessing them live-streamed on the Internet via https://new.livestream.com/blueroomstream/events/2939315.The Administrative Office also will record and post the video of the arguments to the Court’s website at http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/.The public is invited, though seating will be limited in the courtroom and in an adjoining room where the arguments can be viewed and heard on a monitor. Those wishing to attend are asked to arrive by 10:30 a.m.
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May 15, 2014 |
Practice News
Q. I committed legal malpractice in a small dollar case. Can I settle my client’s claim against me directly with the client?A. Comment [15] to Rule 1.8 explains that such settlement agreements are not prohibited. However, Rule 1.8(h)(2) expressly provides that a lawyer cannot settle a malpractice claim (or potential claim) by a former or unrepresented client unless the client is advised in writing of the desirability of seeking the advice of independent legal counsel and is given a reasonable opportunity to do so.ISBA members can browse past ISBA Ethics Opinions, access our Ethics Hotline, and other resources on the ISBA Ethics Page.[Disclaimer. These questions are representative of calls received on the ISBA’s ethics hotline. The information provided below is meant as an educational tool to highlight potentially applicable Illinois RPC or other ethics resources that might help the lawyer answer the question posed. The information provided isn’t legal advice. Because every situation is different, often complex, and the law is constantly evolving, you shouldn’t rely upon this general information without conducting your own research.]1 comment (Most recent May 15, 2014)
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ISBA President Paula H. Holderman addressed the new admittees at the 1st District Admission Ceremony on May 1 at the Thompson Center Assembly Hall in Chicago.