Join us from the comfort of your home or office on April 7, 2016 for two live webcasts that were developed for general practitioners who do not ordinarily advise clients on issues involving environmental law, but who need an introductory look at these topics.
Part One - A Thumbnail Sketch of Environmental Law | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Don’t miss Part One of the Environmental Law for the General Practitioner Series, which offers a basic overview of the general principles on the application of environmental law and the interplay between state and federal agencies.
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March 15, 2016 |
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March 15, 2016
The luck of the Irish was with ISBA participants in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, as they enjoyed warm weather on their march along Chicago’s Columbus Drive. -
March 14, 2016
View Illinois State Bar Associations' judicial ratings by county for Tuesday's primary election.
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March 14, 2016 |
Practice News
Chief Justice Rita B. Garman of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for an At-Large Circuit Court vacancy in the Sixth Judicial Circuit. The vacancy will be created by the retirement of Judge Arnold F. Blockman on September 16, 2016. Judge Blockman has been an At-Large Circuit Judge in the Sixth Judicial Circuit since 1996. Under the Illinois Constitution, judicial vacancies are filled by Supreme Court appointment. The application process will lead to the final Court approval. Applicants will undergo an evaluation and screening process. Notice of the vacancy has been posted in the courthouses throughout the Circuit. The application form and instructions may be obtained by visiting the Illinois Supreme Court’s website at www.illinoiscourts.gov and following the instructions in the “Latest News” scroller announcing the Sixth Judicial Circuit vacancy. Deadline for submission of an application is Friday, April 1, 2016.
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March 14, 2016 |
Member Services
ISBA is excited to announce a free Resume Critique service. Job seekers have the option to request a free, confidential resume evaluation from a professional resume expert and writer from TopResume. Job seekers can opt-in to the Resume Critique feature during the resume upload process and within the resume management section of the Job Seeker’s account. Within 48 hours of opt-in, a detailed, custom email will be sent outlining his or her resume’s specific strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions to ensure the job seeker has the best chance of getting interviewed!
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March 14, 2016 |
People | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed James R. Mendillo of Belleville to serve as the Chair of the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC). The ARDC is the Supreme Court agency that investigates allegations of lawyer wrongdoing in Illinois. His appointment was effective on January 1, 2016. Mr. Mendillo will preside over the next Commission meeting, set for April 15, 2016. Mr. Mendillo is a partner in the Belleville firm of Freeark, Harvey, and Mendillo, PC. He is licensed to practice law in both Illinois and Missouri.
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March 14, 2016
The Illinois Bar Foundation hosted Lawyers Rock 2016 at the Double Door in Chicago on March 10. Participating bands included 5-thirty, Flood Waters, Irish Bar Band, The Objections and The Thornes. -
March 13, 2016
The Illinois State Bar Association and the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company co-hosted "Solo & Small Firm Practice Institute Series: A Closer Look: Working Smarter in Your Practice - Spring 2016" on March 11 in Bloomington. -
March 11, 2016 |
Events
ISBA Mutual's Basketball, Brackets and Bragging Rights event is coming up and you’re invited! They are opening their doors, celebrating their new space, setting up 3 screens to show the action, sharing snacks and libations… Join them to mix, mingle and cheer on your favorite tourney teams. (You can even work during lulls – WiFi is available and so are private micro-offices.) C’mon by during game time – starting at 11 a.m.: First round: March 17 & 18 Regional finals and semifinals: March 24 & 25
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March 10, 2016 |
Practice News
ISBA Director of Legislative Affairs Jim Covington reviews legislation in Springfield of interest to ISBA members. This week he covers Judicial Facilities Fee (Senate Bill 2503), Condominium Property Act (Senate Bill 2863), Juries in civil litigation (Senate Bill 3286), Adoption Act (Senate Bill 2926), Trusts (Senate Bill 2842) and Supplementary proceedings (Senate Bill 3303). More information on each bill is available below the video.