Author Index Amelia Buragas

New laws buttress and expand Illinois workplace protections concerning family responsibilities, reproductive rights, artificial intelligence, and bias.

Illinois Supreme Court says no to vehicle searches based solely on the odor of burnt cannabis but holds off on the smell of raw cannabis.

The ISBA and the Illinois Secretary of State team up to promote the agency’s new option for remote administrative hearings.

Nearly five years after the ISBA launched the Rural Practice Fellowship Program, the association assesses its progress.

Office of Statewide Pretrial Services unveils dashboard tracking pretrial release data in 76 Illinois counties.

An ISBA proposal cracking down on misconduct, including sexual harassment, in the legal profession is adopted by the Illinois Supreme Court.

Tyler Technologies unveils redesigned efiling platform with more user-friendly and mobile features.

A surge in Illinois appellate cases challenging the enforceability of mandatory arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts.

When parents are charged and tried for their children’s crimes.

As more defendants are released before trial, the number of appeals challenging pretrial release decisions also are rising.

The Corporate Transparency Act’s new FinCEN filing requirements necessitates close attention to detail.

As the Illinois Supreme Court eyes access to justice, it establishes a committee to ponder the practicalities of where lawyers fit in.

Candidates running for the bench are strongly advised to read the Illinois Judicial Ethics Committee’s revised list of frequently asked questions.

U.S. Department of Labor considers changing overtime policy for salaried workers.

Illinois attorneys begin preparing for the end of cash bail.

Illinois attorneys begin preparing for the end of cash bail.

Sweeping changes for notaries public and remote and electronic notarization.

New Illinois Supreme Court Rule allows for parenting coordinators in family law court.

Illinois Supreme Court approves service of process via electronic means in civil proceedings.

Paid leave and retirement-planning laws affecting small businesses.

Illinois Supreme Court task force recommends repealing sunset provision of court fee and fine reforms.

The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts announces plans for collecting and disseminating real-time court data.

The elimination of monetary bail in Illinois is in limbo as the reform awaits action by the Illinois Supreme Court this spring.

Illinois Supreme Court adopts long-term policy for remote proceedings.

Illinois Judicial Conference announces new three-year strategic plan.

The Third District of the Illinois Appellate Court’s holding on automobile searches based on the scent of burnt cannabis alone.

The Illinois Supreme Court’s Reporter of Decisions weighs in on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs draft opinion leak and the chances of such a leak occurring in Illinois.

Catching up with a few of the dozens of Illinois Supreme Court committees and task forces.

Illinois Supreme Court releases new Code of Judicial Conduct, to take effect Jan. 1, and creates new Committee on Judicial Security and Safety.

The ISBA begins to process the results of its diversity, equity, and inclusion assessment.