The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071 proposes revisions of Circuit Rules 3, 10, 11, 22, 26.1, 28, 34, 45 and 46. Written comments on the proposed rule changes should be sent by August 1, 2014, to:Advisory Committeec/o Clerk of CourtUnited States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit219 South Dearborn StreetChicago, Il 60604Comments can also be made via e-mail at: USCA7_Clerk@ca7.uscourts.gov
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June 25, 2014 |
Practice News
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June 25, 2014 |
ISBA News | People
Sergeant Joel Marquez, of the Downers Grove Police Department, received a 2014 Law Enforcement Award from the ISBA on Wednesday, June 18 during a ceremony at the DuPage County Administration Building Auditorium in Wheaton.Sergeant Marquez was nominated by Robert J. Anderson, a circuit judge in the 18th Judicial Circuit Court. ISBA Second Vice President Vincent Cornelius presented the award.The ISBA’s Law Enforcement Award was created to recognize sworn law enforcement officers for conduct that promotes justice and to distinguish those individuals whose service to the public brings honor and respect to the entire criminal justice system. It is given to recognize those who truly excel in the field of law enforcement. In addition to Sergeant Marquez, four other law enforcement officers from judicial districts throughout Illinois are being honored.Sergeant Marquez was recognized for his exceptional work to educate his fellow law enforcement officers on the long-term impact that the crime of domestic violence has on families in DuPage County.
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June 25, 2014 |
Practice News
Asked and AnsweredBy John W. Olmstead, MBA, Ph.D, CMCQ. Another attorney and I are planning on starting a law practice together. He has a larger book of business and 10 years more experience. Initially he will have a 60 percent ownership interest and I will have 40 percent. Compensation will be determined based upon these ownership percentages. How do you suggest we structure our decision-making and governance?
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June 23, 2014 |
Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court announced on Monday an increase in the annual registration fee for attorneys practicing in Illinois. The increased funds will be directed to the regulatory body that disciplines attorneys and the Supreme Court Commission established to increase civility among lawyers.Under amended Supreme Court Rule 756, the annual registration fee will increase from $342 to $382. That amounts to an increase of 11 cents per day for attorneys who are in active status for more than three years. The $40 increase will be remitted to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC), which will receive $30; and the Commission on Professionalism, which will receive $10.2 comments (Most recent June 26, 2014)
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June 23, 2014 |
ISBA News
Richard D. Felice, a lawyer in private practice in Wheaton, was installed as president of the Illinois State Bar Association at the organization’s 138th Annual Meeting on Friday, June 20 at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wis. View photo galleries from the Annual Reception and the Annual Installation Dinner.During his year as president, Felice will place special emphasis on three projects. The first is the formation of a Task Force on the Impact of Law School Debt on the Future of the Profession to address the tremendous challenges facing new lawyers, including staggering law school debt and a stifling job market. The task force “will study in depth the concept of practice-ready new lawyers and consider constructive changes to law school curricula,” he said. Second district appellate Justice Ann Jorgensen will chair the committee.The second initiative is the formation of a Solo and Small Firm Practice Institute Series, offering educational programs to solo and small firm practitioners in five settings throughout the state. Working with other stakeholders in the practice of law, the institute will provide a variety of programming to help lawyers enhance their practices.
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June 21, 2014
Guests attend the Annual Dinner Reception at the 138th Annual Meeting on Friday, June 20, at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wis. -
June 21, 2014
Wheaton attorney Richard D. Felice was installed as the 138th President of the Illinois State Bar Association on Friday, June 20, at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wis. -
June 20, 2014
ISBA honored distinguished members at the Annual Awards Luncheon on June 20 at the 138th Annual Meeting in Lake Geneva. -
June 19, 2014 |
Practice News
Is substitute service of process valid if it's on the defendant's father, in the defendant's driveway? You can make a good argument that the answer is "yes." Find out more in the June Illinois Bar Journal.
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June 19, 2014 |
Practice News
Our panel of leading appellate attorneys review Thursday's Illinois Supreme Court opinions in the civil cases In re the Estate of Powell, In re N.C., a Minor, and In re Marrigate of Turk. In re the Estate of PowellBy Michael T. Reagan, Law Offices of Michael T. Reagan, OttawaIn re Estate of Powell, 2014 IL 115997, holds that an attorney who brings a wrongful death action owes a legal duty to the decedent’s beneficiaries at the distribution of funds phase of that action. The court rejected the contentions of the defendant attorneys in this legal malpractice case that an attorney engaged to prosecute a wrongful death action only owes a duty to the personal representative of the estate and not to the beneficiaries of the action. The court also rejected a defense contention that the potential, unpled here, of a conflict among beneficiaries should negate the imposition of a duty to the beneficiaries. The court stated it was making no determination as to the scope of duty when a conflict among the beneficiaries is specifically alleged.