Are you the competitive type? Do you like to win? The clock is ticking … only 4 days left for Early Bird Registration for ISBA's friendly competition to support the food banks of Illinois. Register online at www.lawyersfeedingil.org by Dec. 17 and your team will receive 100 extra points! At the ISBA, we like to win too – and we've got a tough challenge to raise one millions meals. Of course, the true winners will be the 1.9 million children, seniors, and families that are helped by your generosity and support. Will you join us? We can't do it without your help. Register today! You just never know – the bonus points you receive by registering early may just put your team over the top.
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December 11, 2012 |
ISBA News
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December 11, 2012
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit tossed Illinois' ban on concealed weapons Tuesday and is giving the Legislature 180 days to draw up a concealed carry law. Illinois is currently the only state without a concealed carry law.Read the 7th Circuit's decision at http://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/tmp/NY0NTSHX.pdf
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December 11, 2012 |
CLE
It’s not too late to register!Mediation is designed to resolve differences both in and out of the courts. It requires a very different mindset than courtroom litigation. Join us in Chicago on Jan. 7th for this week-long mediation training and learn how to resolve conflicts in a non-adversarial, non-confrontational manner, allowing peaceful resolutions between parties.The program is taught by Richard Calkins and Fred Lane — two nationally recognized mediators, authors and educators. Until 20 years ago, both Mr. Calkins and Mr. Lane were well-known and highly regarded litigators. Since then, however, they have successfully mediated over 5,000 cases.The program qualifies for 40.0 hours MCLE credit, including 40.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit (subject to approval).Click here for more information and to register.
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December 10, 2012 |
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 November 2012, ISBA helped people in need of legal services find lawyers in the following areas:Administrative Law – 5Animal Law - 1Bankruptcy - 16
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December 10, 2012 | Events
The ISBA Young Lawyers Division held its annual Holiday Party on Dec. 7 at the Cubby Bear in Chicago. The YLD Holiday Party has raised over $350,000 for the Children’s Assistance Fund over the past 14 years. -
December 9, 2012
Recently, the Chicago Alumni Chapter of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity recognized two members of our legal community for their career-long contributions to improving our profession. The Hon. William H. Hooks of the Circuit Court of Cook County and Michele M. Jochner, a long-time judicial law clerk for the Illinois Supreme Court and now partner at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP, were given the 2012 Hon. Mary Ann G. McMorrow Service to the Profession Award during a ceremony held at the Hotel InterContinental Magnificent Mile. -
December 7, 2012 |
Events | ISBA News
The Illinois State Bar Association will be recognizing members who have been admitted to practice for 50 years at a luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 12. We are pleased to invite you to join President John E. Thies as the Association recognizes the 2012 Class of Distinguished Counsellors.The luncheon to recognize the 2012 Class of Distinguished Counsellors will be held at Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. There will be a reception at 11:15 a.m. and lunch at noon. Tickets are available at $75 per person and advanced registration is required.If you have any questions, please contact Kim Weaver by e-mail at kweaver@isba.org or by telephone at (800) 252-8908.Congratulations to the 1962 Class of Distinguished Counsellors:
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December 6, 2012 |
Practice News
ISBA Director of Legislative Affairs Jim Covington reviews bills in Springfield of interest to ISBA members. In this episode he covers Senate Bill 3626 (New therapy in family law cases), Senate Bill 957 (Temporary driver's licenses), House Bill 30 (Medical cannabis), Senate Bill 16 (Fast-track mortgage foreclosures) and House Bill 3636 (Mechanics' Lien Act). More information on the bill is available below the video.
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December 6, 2012 |
Practice News
The current term of office of the Honorable Byron G. Cudmore, incumbent United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District of Illinois at Springfield, is due to expire August 31, 2013. The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment of the magistrate judge to a new eight-year term.
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December 6, 2012 |
ISBA News
The Agenda for the December 15, 2012 Assembly meeting is available. The Assembly meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago Ballroom 10.1 comment (Most recent December 9, 2012)