Author Index Pete Sherman

Ethics Made Easy

By Pete Sherman
April
2025
LawPulse
, Page 10
The ISBA’s online archive of professional conduct advisory opinions enhanced for easier navigation.

Meet Lex

By Pete Sherman
March
2025
LawPulse
, Page 18
The Illinois court system’s help website introduces a chatbot to provide visitors with quick answers to basic questions.

Illinois Supreme Court: AI Is OK

By Pete Sherman
February
2025
LawPulse
, Page 10
Illinois Supreme Court announces policy encouraging attorneys and others in the legal system to use artificial intelligence tools.

Signature Standards

By Pete Sherman
December
2024
LawPulse
, Page 12
The Illinois Supreme Court tidies up standards for electronic signatures in court proceedings.

Brokered Compensation

By Pete Sherman
October
2024
LawPulse
, Page 12
A new mandatory agreement buyers must sign when working with a real estate broker provides transparency, but not much more.

A Revised Focus on Judicial Fairness

By Pete Sherman
September
2024
LawPulse
, Page 12
An Illinois Supreme Court committee created nearly 10 years ago to address equality in the courts has been renamed and given a new focus.

Rejected eFilings

By Pete Sherman
August
2024
LawPulse
, Page 16
Uniform standards announced for rejecting efilings in reviewing and circuit courts.

Changing Rolls

By Pete Sherman
July
2024
LawPulse
, Page 12
The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission’s 2023 Annual Report uncovers surprising trends.

Licensed Lawyers: The Next Generation

By Pete Sherman
May
2024
LawPulse
, Page 12
As states adopt the NextGen bar exam, some also revisit alternative pathways for earning a law license.

Joining the AI Revolution

By Pete Sherman
April
2024
LawPulse
, Page 10
ISBA creates Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law.

Fixing the Market

By Pete Sherman
January
2024
LawPulse
, Page 10
A massive jury verdict against the National Association of Realtors has attorneys discussing the fallout.

Coming Back to Court

By Pete Sherman
July
2023
LawPulse
, Page 12
Cook County Circuit Court’s Probate Division sparks strong feelings after returning to in-person hearings, but circuits throughout Illinois continue to search for a balance.

Illinois Attorneys Roll On

By Pete Sherman
June
2023
LawPulse
, Page 12
The ARDC’s 2022 Annual Report hints that its Master Roll and investigation numbers are returning to trends in line with pre-COVID-19 years.

For the Defense

By Pete Sherman
May
2023
LawPulse
, Page 10
Illinois Supreme Court task force seeks to address disparities in public defense.

Stow Me the Money

By Pete Sherman
April
2023
LawPulse
, Page 12
Illinois Supreme Court amends Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct concerning client fees, client refunds, and electronic fund transfers.

With Due Respect

By Pete Sherman
March
2023
LawPulse
, Page 16
Illinois Supreme Court creates committee to improve court services for people with disabilities.

The Year of the SAFE-T Act

By Pete Sherman
January
2023
LawPulse
, Page 10
Most provisions of major criminal reform legislation took effect January 1.

Listen Carefully; Understand Fully

By Pete Sherman
November
2022
LawPulse
, Page 12
Illinois Supreme Court appointee Joy V. Cunningham on lessons learned on her journey to the state’s top court.

To Do Justice

By Pete Sherman
November
2022
LawPulse
, Page 12
Illinois Supreme Court appointee Joy V. Cunningham on lessons learned on her journey to the state’s top court.

Upgrades Galore

By Pete Sherman
October
2022
LawPulse
, Page 12
County courthouses spend millions on technology upgrades thanks to Illinois Supreme Court technology grants.

Family, Faith, and Community

By Pete Sherman
July
2022
LawPulse
, Page 10
Justice Lisa Holder White replaces retiring Justice Rita Garman on the Illinois Supreme Court.

Justice Garman’s Life on the Bench

By Pete Sherman
July
2022
LawPulse
, Page 10
After 48+ years as a judge, Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman retires.

Women Lawyers Up, Misconduct Down

By Pete Sherman
June
2022
LawPulse
, Page 10
The Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission releases its 2021 Annual Report.

It’s About Time

By Pete Sherman
May
2022
LawPulse
, Page 10
Time standards for Illinois courts to take effect July 1.

Staying Ahead of the Curve

By Pete Sherman
April
2022
LawPulse
, Page 10
The ISBA’s new strategic plan lays the groundwork for richer membership experiences, more communication, and greater diversity.

Cellphone Friendly Courts

By Pete Sherman
February
2022
LawPulse
, Page 10
Illinois Supreme Court announces new policy allowing for cellphones and other mobile devices in courthouses.

Mandatory Mediation Means Many Things

By Pete Sherman
January
2022
LawPulse
, Page 12
The U.S. Southern District of Illinois joins a long list of other courts requiring mandatory mediation for many kinds of cases.

The Year of Being Well

By Pete Sherman
January
2022
LawPulse
, Page 12
New initiatives will target mental health in the legal profession and courts in 2022.

Taking Your Talents Elsewhere

By Pete Sherman
December
2021
LawPulse
, Page 10
New restrictions on noncompete and nonsolicit agreements between Illinois employers and employees take effect Jan. 1.

Use It or Lose

By Pete Sherman
December
2021
LawPulse
, Page 10
Report on legal trends in 2021 spotlights growing discrepancies between law firms using technology effectively and those that are not.

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