The ISBA formally adopted a Resolution in Honor of Justice Karmeier and a Resolution in Honor of
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December 18, 2020 |
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December 18, 2020 |
ISBA News
At its Dec. 11, 2020, meeting, the ISBA Assembly formally ratified comments submitted on behalf of the Association regarding recommendations contained in the Final Report of the CBA/CBF Task Force on the Sustainable Practice of Law and Innovation.
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December 17, 2020 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court issued one opinion on December 17. In Barrall v. The Board of Trustees of John A. Logan Community College, the court interpreted a provision in the Public Community College Act governing the “bumping rights” of laid-off tenured faculty members. -
December 17, 2020 |
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The ISBA Assembly elected four “At Large” delegates to the ABA House of Delegates during their meeting held Dec. 11 during the virtual ISBA Joint Midyear Meeting. The two delegates from Cook County are Emily Masalski and Joseph Bisceglia. The two delegates from outside Cook County are John Thies and Juan Thomas.
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December 16, 2020 |
ISBA News
Longtime ISBA member John Phipps was posthumously awarded the ISBA's Medial of Merit—the ISBA's highest honor—during the Assembly meeting on Dec. 11. The award is reserved for attorneys whose accomplishments are truly exemplary. The medal is awarded to ISBA members who have made a significant contribution to the altruistic goals of the profession or the public.2 comments (Most recent December 17, 2020)
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December 16, 2020 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court today issued new Rule 44, which addresses cameras in the courtroom and is effective immediately. The Court also amended Rule 63 to delete its language about cameras in the courtroom. -
December 16, 2020 | Practice News
The Supreme Court of Illinois Judicial College and the U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, announced today the completion of its annual State & Federal Seminar (Seminar) which engages federal and state judges in lively conversation concerning pressing legal topics. The Seminar took place in the form of six webinar sessions from June through December 2020 and for the first time was held entirely online. -
December 16, 2020 | CLE
Join this important discussion led by attorney and Atticus practice advisor Steve Riley from noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, which will focus on how to ramp up for the challenges your practice will face next year. Steve will review several proven time management and marketing strategies to help you maximize production on your 2021 workdays, protect your free time, and develop new clients. -
December 16, 2020 | ISBA News
The ISBA offices will be closed for the holidays from Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, January 3. The offices will reopen on Monday, January 4. During this time, members can expect the following: E-Clips will not be delivered for the duration of this period. Illinois Lawyer Now will not be delivered on Thursday, December 24. The Bar News will not be delivered on Thursday, December 31. All business and e-newsletter distribution will resume as usual on January 4, 2021. -
December 15, 2020 |
Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Scott J. Szala of Chicago to serve as a member of the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (A.R.D.C.) Review Board effective on January 1, 2021, and expiring on December 31, 2023. The A.R.D.C. is the Supreme Court agency that investigates allegations of lawyer wrongdoing in Illinois.