On Monday, May 1, 2023, the Sangamon County Bar Association hosted its annual Law Day program at Maldaner’s restaurant, 222 S. 6th Street, Springfield.
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The Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC), the administrative agency that regulates licensed Illinois lawyers, has filed its year 2022 Annual Report with the Supreme Court of Illinois. The report will be released to the public on May 1 when a copy is posted on the ARDC website. A summary of the Annual Report entitled Highlights of the 2022 Annual Reportis also available.
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The first 30 days after the trial court enters an unfavorable judgment to your client are critical. During this period, you will have to walk your client through several important and complex decisions that could mean the difference between success and failure on appeal. Join us for this informative program that provides a step-by-step guide for using this timeframe to give your client a head start toward winning on appeal.
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On April 20-21, 2023, the ISBA Family Law Section presented the Family Law Update 2023: A French Quarter Festival at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Over 100 ISBA members attended the conference and enjoyed the region’s culture and cuisine!
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The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is accepting applications for: Technical Advisor II located in Springfield.
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Both of the ISBA's offices will be closed on Friday, April 28 for all staff to attend a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Program. Normal operations will resume Monday, May 1.
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In his April Illinois Bar Journal ethics column, “Let’s Make a Deal (But Not Without the Client),” ISBA General Counsel Charles J. Northrup mentions reading the Illinois Supreme Court’s opinion in Midwest Sanitary Service, Inc. v. Sandberg.
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Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today amendments to Supreme Court Rule 102 which provide for the electronic service of summons and complaints in civil proceedings in recognition of society’s increased use of electronic methods to communicate.
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With the official end of the COVID-19 public health emergency approaching on May 11, Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court recently announced amendments to orders entered in response to the COVID-19 emergency under M.R. 30370, In re Illinois Courts Response to COVID-19 Emergency. The Court also announced corresponding amendments to Rules 101, 102, 283, 284, and the adoption of new Rules 102.1 and 242. These and earlier amendments to Supreme Court Rules, make permanent certain temporary measures adopted during the pandemic.1 comment (Most recent April 24, 2023)
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The Illinois Supreme Court will leave the Illinois Supreme Court Building in Springfield behind for a day and “ride the circuit” to hear oral arguments at Chicago State University in May.