Subject Index Law Pulse

The ISBA’s online archive of professional conduct advisory opinions enhanced for easier navigation.

Protections for whistleblowing employees broadened with amendments to the Illinois Whistleblower Act.

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice gives grants to 31 Illinois county courthouses to better serve people with disabilities.

The Illinois court system’s help website introduces a chatbot to provide visitors with quick answers to basic questions.

Illinois Supreme Court announces policy encouraging attorneys and others in the legal system to use artificial intelligence tools.

Two probable-cause rulings by the Illinois Supreme Court concerning the odor of cannabis pit car riders, the legislature, and the subjective sense of smell against one another.

Updates announced to the Style Manual for the Supreme and Appellate Courts of Illinois.

The Illinois Supreme Court tidies up standards for electronic signatures in court proceedings.

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

ISBA members receive major upgrade to vLex Fastcase, including AI-assisted legal research.

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.

A new mandatory agreement buyers must sign when working with a real estate broker provides transparency, but not much more.

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

An Illinois Supreme Court committee created nearly 10 years ago to address equality in the courts has been renamed and given a new focus.

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

Uniform standards announced for rejecting efilings in reviewing and circuit courts.

The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission’s 2023 Annual Report uncovers surprising trends.

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

ISBA launches new Rural Practice Section.

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

As states adopt the NextGen bar exam, some also revisit alternative pathways for earning a law license.

ISBA creates Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law.

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.

A massive jury verdict against the National Association of Realtors has attorneys discussing the fallout.

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.