Illinois Bar Journal

December 2024 • Volume 112 • Number 12

Practice News

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LawPulse | By Amelia Buragas & Pete Sherman
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Illinois Law Update

Illinois Supreme Court restricts searches based solely on the odor of burnt cannabis; the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; proving gun ownership of vehicle passenger; social workers and opioid antagonists; new disclosure requirements for landlords concerning rights of abuse victims; and more.

See cases, legislation, and administrative agencies.

Articles

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Attorneys | By Ed Finkel
Been Bullied?

Chances are you have or know a lawyer who has, according to a report by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

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Civil Practice | From the Newsletters
The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Granting preliminary injunctions in Illinois.

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Law & Technology | By Justice Michael B. Hyman
Talos Regenerated

Artificial intelligence, the courts, and race and gender bias.

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Mental Health | By Karen Munoz
Lonely Lawyers

The importance of recognizing loneliness and its impact on lawyers, and why it is so pervasive.

Columns

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President’s Page | By Sonni Choi Williams
Holiday greetings from the 2024-25 president and officers of the ISBA.

Wishing you a festive and happy holiday season on behalf of the officers and staff of the Illinois State Bar Association.

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President-Elect Message | By Bridget C. Duignan
Ready to Lead?

Ready to Lead? Nominate Yourself for an ISBA Committee or Section Council.

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Pointers From Practice HQ | By Danielle DavisRoe, Jeffrey S. Krause, and Jeffrey R. Schoenberger
Holiday Gift Guide 2024

Holiday gift ideas from the Illinois Bar Journal’s Pointers From Practice HQ contributors.

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Feedback Loops | By Patrick Barry
Feedback Machines

Try using an AI chatbot to provide feedback on your work. You might be impressed with its suggestions for improvement.

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LAP and Well-Being | By Dr. Diana Uchiyama
Workplace Stress

Real and practical advice for improving the legal profession.

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Your Life's Work | By Karen Erger
Home (or Wherever) for the Holidays

Making merry—or muddling through—at festive gatherings.

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Your ISBA
2024’s Class of Distinguished Counselors

Honoring ISBA members who have been licensed attorneys for 50 years.