Subject Index Law Pulse

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.

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.

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

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.

Illinois Supreme Court task force seeks to address disparities in public defense.