Subject Index Law Pulse

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.

Paid leave and retirement-planning laws affecting small businesses.

Illinois Supreme Court task force recommends repealing sunset provision of court fee and fine reforms.

Illinois Supreme Court amends Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct concerning client fees, client refunds, and electronic fund transfers.

The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts announces plans for collecting and disseminating real-time court data.

Illinois Supreme Court creates committee to improve court services for people with disabilities.

Love of public policy has guided Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Kay O’Brien’s career.

The elimination of monetary bail in Illinois is in limbo as the reform awaits action by the Illinois Supreme Court this spring.

Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford’s passion for public service led her to the bench.

Illinois Supreme Court adopts long-term policy for remote proceedings.

Most provisions of major criminal reform legislation took effect January 1.

Illinois Judicial Conference announces new three-year strategic plan.

Illinois Supreme Court appointee Joy V. Cunningham on lessons learned on her journey to the state’s top court.

The Third District of the Illinois Appellate Court’s holding on automobile searches based on the scent of burnt cannabis alone.

Illinois Supreme Court appointee Joy V. Cunningham on lessons learned on her journey to the state’s top court.

The Illinois Supreme Court’s Reporter of Decisions weighs in on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs draft opinion leak and the chances of such a leak occurring in Illinois.

County courthouses spend millions on technology upgrades thanks to Illinois Supreme Court technology grants.

Catching up with a few of the dozens of Illinois Supreme Court committees and task forces.

The Illinois Bar Journal’s annual summary of new public acts of interest to members of the Illinois State Bar Association.

Illinois Supreme Court releases new Code of Judicial Conduct, to take effect Jan. 1, and creates new Committee on Judicial Security and Safety.

Justice Lisa Holder White replaces retiring Justice Rita Garman on the Illinois Supreme Court.

The ISBA begins to process the results of its diversity, equity, and inclusion assessment.

After 48+ years as a judge, Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman retires.

An interview with Erika Harold, the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism’s new executive director.