On Nov. 21, 2024, the Illinois Supreme Court held that for acts to be protected from a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP) under the Illinois Citizen’s Participation Act, they must be in furtherance of government participation.
The Department of Insurance amended the Part entitled the Illinois Health Benefits Exchange, which assists in the transition of Illinois health insurance exchanges for qualified health plans (QHPs) from a federal-based platform to a state-based platform.
The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State amended the Part entitled Notary Public Records. Federal and Illinois court judges and employees and licensed attorneys in good standing with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission are not required to complete a course of study or pass an examination to renew their notary public commissions.
The Illinois General Assembly amended the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. The provision stating that maintenance does not accrue while a party is imprisoned for failing to comply with a court order to pay maintenance has been removed
The Illinois General Assembly amended the Code of Civil Procedure. In civil cases arising from an injury caused by sexual conduct, that conduct is now considered per se harmful if a plaintiff proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant committed childhood sexual abuse.
The Illinois General Assembly amended the Condominium Property Act. The board of managers of condominium associations must now adopt policies to accommodate unit owners with disabilities who require accessible parking.
The Illinois General Assembly amended the Automatic Contract Renewal Act. New restrictions apply to individuals or businesses that offer products under a contract that includes a free trial or promotional period that automatically renews unless the contract is manually cancelled by the customer.
On Oct. 18, 2024, the Illinois Supreme Court held that the state does not need independent corroborating evidence when a defendant admits to only one element of an offense.
The Illinois General Assembly amended the Residential Mortgage License Act. Before taking any legally-binding action on shared appreciation agreements, borrowers must be provided with counseling, which the borrower cannot waive.
On Nov. 21, 2024, the Illinois Supreme Court held that under the Pretrial Fairness Act, the state is not required to disprove every condition that could mitigate safety threats posed by a defendant to deny pretrial release.
The Illinois General Assembly amended the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Child support is calculated based on potential income if a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed.
On Oct. 3, 2024, the Illinois Supreme Court held that a grand jury indictment should not be dismissed unless the defendant can show “actual and substantial” prejudice that unequivocally infringed on due-process rights.
On Oct. 9, 2024, the Third District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that compliance with the Property Tax Code’s notice requirements satisfies due process, even if attempts to notify the property owner fail.
Amends the Illinois School Code. Provides that Illinois school districts must have an automated external defibrillator available in all educational facilities during the school day and other school-sponsored activities.
The Illinois General Assembly amended the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Employers are now required to retain copies of employee pay stubs for three years following the date of payment, regardless of whether the employee in question is still employed.
On Nov. 21, 2024, the Fourth District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that evidence obtained in a police search was admissible when a computer system glitch prevented officers from discovering that a warrant was withdrawn.
