Illinois Bar Journal

Subject Index E-Filing

Rejected eFilings

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

Easier Efiling

By Amelia Buragas
June
2024
LawPulse
, Page 12
Tyler Technologies unveils redesigned efiling platform with more user-friendly and mobile features.

Procedures clarified for electronic filing and review requests under the Illinois Human Rights Act

January
2023
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
The Human Rights Commission adopted amendments to clarify parties’ rights to file electronically and request extensions in requests for review. Pleadings may now be served electronically.

From the Newsletters - E-filing adds features and user-friendly options.

By Chris Bonjean
December
2018
Article
, Page 18
E-filing adds features and user-friendly options.

Ironing Out the E-Filing Kinks

By Pete Sherman
October
2018
LawPulse
, Page 12
Technology upgrades and software modifications are paving the way for smoother e-filing in Cook County.

E-filing in Illinois: All over the map

By Matthew Hector
June
2018
LawPulse
, Page 10
A half-year after Illinois imposed e-filing requirements, some counties are struggling to provide an exemplary e-experience.

Cook County gets an e-filing extension

By Matthew Hector
February
2018
LawPulse
, Page 12
A number of counties asked for more time to transition to statewide mandatory e-filing. The supreme court granted some but not all requests and attached conditions to the reprieves.

Department of Human Rights authorized to develop pilot project for electronic filing

December
2017
Illinois Law Update
, Page 16
The Department of Human Rights adopted amendments allowing the Department to develop an Electronic Filing Pilot Project providing procedures for electronic signatures and the electronic filing of documents when complaints or charges against an employer are filed with the Department.

Choosing an E-Filing Service Provider

By Ed Finkel
November
2017
Cover Story
, Page 24
At the top of every lawyer's to-do list before mandatory e-filing takes effect is choosing an e-filing service provider. Early adopters discuss the various options and why you might choose one over another.

E-filing in the real estate realm - MyDec

By Matthew Hector
October
2017
LawPulse
, Page 12
MyDec, used by 25 Illinois counties and the city of Chicago, enables lawyers to file real estate transfer tax declarations online.

E-Filing: Does the ‘E’ Stand for Easy?

By Jennifer Ramovs
October
2017
Column
, Page 57
Creating PDF files is essential for e-filing. Find out which PDF software is right for you.

The advantages of federal e-filing come to Illinois

By Matthew Hector
September
2017
LawPulse
, Page 12
Illinois lawyers who practice in federal court look forward to PACER-like convenience from the statewide e-filing system.

High court: All circuits must use statewide e-filing system beginning 2018

By Matthew Hector
August
2017
LawPulse
, Page 12
A recent court order requires circuits with existing e-filing programs to switch to the statewide eFileIL system by July 1, 2018.

Countdown to Mandatory E-Filing

By Ed Finkel
June
2017
Cover Story
, Page 26
Illinois attorneys soon will have to file civil cases electronically. Here's how you can be ready on day one.

Court system readies for mandatory e-filing

By Matthew Hector
October
2016
LawPulse
, Page 12
The AOIC has hired a Texas firm to create a statewide e-filing system, which is scheduled to roll out next year in the supreme and appellate court.

E-filing comes to criminal court

By Matthew Hector
December
2014
LawPulse
, Page 566
Effective last September, the Illinois Supreme Court expanded its electronic filing standards to include criminal and traffic cases.

Electronic filing continues to expand in Cook County

By Adam W. Lasker
October
2013
LawPulse
, Page 498
Five court divisions and nearly 16,000 registrants are participants in the Cook County Circuit Court's e-filing program.

No jurisdictional defect when notice of appeal is e-filed, even though local rule required paper filing

September
2013
Illinois Law Update
, Page 452
On June 20, 2013, the Illinois Supreme Court held, first, that electronically filing ("e-filing") a postjudgment motion when circuit court rules required a paper copy did not fail to toll the time for filing a notice of appeal; and, second, that e-filing a notice of appeal when circuit court rules required a paper copy did not deprive the appellate court of jurisdiction.

Supreme court, advocates push legislation to expand access to justice, fund e-filing

By Adam W. Lasker
July
2013
LawPulse
, Page 330
Among other things, the legislation would help defray the costs of statewide e-filing and expand the pool of individuals who qualify for legal aid.

Supreme court makes e-service voluntary, not mandatory

By Adam W. Lasker
March
2013
LawPulse
, Page 118
The most recent amendments to the supreme court rules, which took effect January 1, permit service by email but do not require it.

E-Filing Gets the Green Light

By Maria Kantzavelos
January
2013
Cover Story
, Page 20
Are you ready for service by e-mail? Filing at 11:59 p.m.? The electronic record as official court record? Effective January 1, the Illinois Supreme Court has taken a big, 21st-Century step toward making e-filing the norm and not the exception.
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E-filing debuts at the supreme court

By Adam W. Lasker
March
2012
LawPulse
, Page 126
The AG and appellate defender and prosecutor may now file documents electronically with the supreme court in an early step toward modernizing judicial-system technology.

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