Many lawyers find the practice of law intolerable and, oftentimes, this reality sends lawyers on a downward mental health trajectory. The guidance from outsiders usually sounds like this: Why don’t you leave it? Why not find another job? What they don’t understand is that, for most lawyers, switching careers simply isn’t an option. We have bills to pay and mouths to feed. The only answer is to find some way to make it tolerable. Join us as our speaker, Stuart Teicher, provides mental health direction for attorneys who hate the practice of law.
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June 11, 2024 | CLE
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June 10, 2024 | Practice News
You’ve heard that medical malpractice cases can be expensive, but you figure the doctor’s insurance should settle fairly easily and quickly. Take a few depositions, box the defendant doctor at their deposition, and wait for the offer. After all, a case is a case, right? How hard can it be, … right? Wrong, says James H. Dawdy in his June Illinois Bar Journal article, “Avoiding the Medical Malpractice Money Pit.” Much like Tom Hanks and Shelley Long in the 1980s movie “The Money Pit,” Dawdy warns that, like the nightmare home from the movie, you may have just purchased a house that looks good on the outside but then sucks your bank account dry. -
June 7, 2024 |
Practice News
Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the assignment of Seventh Circuit Judge Raylene DeWitte Grischow to the Fourth District Appellate Court. “Judge Raylene DeWitte Grischow will make an outstanding addition to the Appellate Court,” Justice Holder White said. “She is an accomplished, hardworking, community-minded person who maintains the highest ethical standards. I am confident she will thrive at the appellate level.”
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June 6, 2024 | Practice News
A leading appellate attorney reviews the Illinois Supreme Court opinion handed down Thursday, June 6. -
June 5, 2024 | CLE
Pre-mediation preparation is a key aspect to ensuring that your client’s dispute resolution case comes to a successful conclusion. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of the value of pre-mediation meetings, while getting the tips you need from our seasoned speakers on the essentials of pre-mediation sessions. -
June 3, 2024 | Practice News
The Illinois Bar Journal’s June cover story, “Firm for Sale?,” concerns to Illinois State Bar Association’s (ISBA) new online service, Law Practices for Sale, where attorneys in Illinois who are planning to retire, relocate, or need to sell their practice can connect with prospective buyers. -
June 3, 2024 |
Member Services | ISBA News
The Illinois State Bar Association’s Lawyer Finder Service provides referrals to local lawyers Mondays through Fridays. The Service makes referrals in a number of areas of law. For the month of May, 2024, ISBA helped 1,523 people in need of legal services find lawyers.
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June 1, 2024 | CLE
Learn how to ensure victory for your next client with this in-depth discussion on the key components of a personal injury case, as well as discovery best practices and the tips you need for your next deposition. -
May 31, 2024 | Practice News
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today it is vacating the COVID-era orders related to the Court-Based Rental Assistance Program.1 comment (Most recent June 3, 2024) -
May 30, 2024 | Practice NewsChief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today amendments to Supreme Court Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC). The rules amended are Rule 8.4(j), which addresses misconduct, and Rule 5.1, which addresses the responsibilities of partners, managers, and supervisory lawyers.