Illinois Supreme Court rules on the right to request a new judge.

What happens when the eviction moratorium ends?

ISBA advisory opinions address attorney conflicts of interest and document access in trusts and estates matters.

Illinois holds its first remote jury trial.

Combined, the two legal-research companies will provide more benefits to current subscribers, including ISBA members.

The ISBA Assembly met virtually in December and reemphasized the ISBA’s commitment to the prohibition of fee sharing with nonattorneys.

Illinois Supreme Court relaxes rule concerning criminal defendants and their access to case records.

MCLE Board launches portal that tracks CLE credits.

Illinois Supreme Court rules divorced civil-union partners have same visitation and parental rights as divorced stepparents.

ISBA opposes proposal that could open the door to legal services provided by nonlawyers.

The Illinois Supreme Court to increase bar exam locations and practice options for 2020 law school graduates.

COVID-19 dealt a blow to legislative efforts this spring and summer. But ISBA’s director of legislative affairs says a few new laws are worth your attention.

Illinois Supreme Court continues to refine the limits of specific personal jurisdiction.

The Illinois Supreme Court delivers opinion on cannabis-based search.

Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act is making the state a class-action magnet.

Illinois Supreme Court sides with woman whose FOID card was taken from her by the Illinois State Police.

Cook County launches pilot program allowing for court appearances via live video.

The U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear a challenge to Illinois’ felony murder law.

Illinois Supreme Court rules that “revenge porn” statute is constitutional, but the dissent suggests some flaws in the law.

ISBA-sponsored health insurance for members, families, and employees being explored for 2020.

San Francisco nonprofit to provide Cook County state’s attorney with computing power to automatically expunge cannabis-related offenses.

State Bar of California considering proposals to adopt fee sharing with nonlawyers, who also would be allowed to provide legal services.

Urban farming, craft brewing, and innovative food products will be among the section’s many topics of interest.

The ISBA responds against a proposed amendment to Rule 218 that would expand disclosure of litigants’ health conditions.

Illinois Supreme Court rules that buyers of new homes can't sue subcontractors under an implied-warranty-of-habitability theory.

The Illinois Supreme Court announces new rules aligning with the 2018 Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act.

New court fee, fine, and cost schedules, with low-income litigants in mind.

Illinois Supreme Court clarifies burden of proof under state's strict biometric privacy law.

A new law requires courts to hold hearings to determine the reliability of jailhouse witnesses in certain cases.

Should Illinois legalize recreational marijuana, an amendment to the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct adopted in 2016 may already provide cover for attorneys who counsel clients engaged in pot-related ventures.