Trump's candidacy is challenged by a group of Illinois residents

Five people working with a voting rights organization filed a formal objection, making Illinois the 18th state challenging Trump over his ties to the 2021 insurrection.

From: 
NPR Illinois

Judge’s health puts sentencing for ComEd bribery defendants in limbo

U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber has yet to decide whether those hearings should also be postponed until after the Supreme Court considers an Indiana corruption case.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Supreme Court appoints Associate Judge Johnson as circuit court judge in 22nd Circuit

Justice Elizbeth M. Rochford and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Associate Judge Jennifer L. Johnson as a Circuit Judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court in McHenry County.

From: 
The Bar News

New law requires Fentanyl education in all Illinois high schools starting this year

Starting next school year, every state-required health course will include mandatory fentanyl education to high school students. 

From: 
WAND

Judge closes southern Illinois youth detention center for failing to meet state standards

The judge responsible for the administration of a troubled juvenile detention center in rural southern Illinois abruptly moved to close it as of Dec. 31, citing staffing shortages that made it difficult to meet new state standards governing the treatment of youth in custody.

From: 
Belleville News-Democrat

Real Estate Law Update 2023 - Part 2

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Real Estate Law Update 2023- Part 2
Presented by the ISBA Real Estate Law Section


3.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: November 17, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: January 18, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for part two of this full day seminar that expands your knowledge regarding development agreements, commercial leasing, and environmental considerations in commercial transactions. Attorneys with all levels of practice experience will benefit from these updates and best practice tips regarding commercial transactions.


Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Laura L. Lundsgaard, Laura L Lundsgaard Attorney & Counselor At Law, Inverness


Development Agreements: How Big Projects Get Built
This presentation provides insight into how to structure real estate development projects through use of two different types of development agreements. One, community development agreements between a municipality and a project developer for use of public money to fund private development – so called ”public/private partnerships”; and, two, project development agreements between a developer and its investors to fund the equity component of a development project (while keeping a focus on satisfying the project lender).
R. Kymn Harp, Robbins DiMonte Ltd., Chicago

Commercial Title and Endorsements
Don’t miss this in-depth look at commercial title insurance policies and how they differ from residential policies, common commercial policy endorsements, title clearance, and best practice tips.
Ted M. Niemann, Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell, LLP, Quincy
Tiffany Gorman Thompson, Fidelity National Title Company, Joliet

Environmental Consideration in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
This segment discusses contract clauses, including representations, warranties, indemnities, releases, covenants not to sue, “as is” transactions, pre- and post-closing covenants, escrows, due diligence, and qualifying as an innocent purchaser or a bona fide prospective purchaser under state and federal law.
William J. Anaya, Greensfelder Hemker & Gale P.C., Chicago


Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $105 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $210
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

Real Estate Law Update 2023 - Part 1

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Real Estate Law Update 2023- Part 1
Presented by the ISBA Real Estate Law Section


2.75 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: November 17, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 18, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for part one of this full day seminar that examines recent case law updates and legislative changes from the past year. Learn more about builder’s new construction contracts, commercial title insurance policies and endorsements, and ALTA surveys.


Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Laura L. Lundsgaard, Laura L Lundsgaard Attorney & Counselor At Law, Inverness

Welcome
Laura L. Lundsgaard, Laura L Lundsgaard Attorney & Counselor At Law, Inverness

Case Law Update
Get the updates you need on the most recent case law affecting real estate, as well as best practice tips and advice from our speakers.
Gary S. Mueller, Gary S. Mueller & Associates Ltd. Joliet, IL

Legislative Update
Learn about real estate-related legislation that has passed during the 2022-2023 session.
Bruno W. Tabis, Huck Bouma P.C., Wheaton

Builder/Construction Contract Overview
Join us for a review of an example builder’s contract. Learn about some differences that might be found in a builder’s contract as compared to a standard real estate transaction, special issues to consider whether you are representing the builder or the buyer, as well as provisions to be look out for that may cause concern.
Bob Floss II, Floss Law, Northbrook

Commercial Leasing
This segment provides a primer on different types of leases, including ground leases, office leases, and retail leases, provide a close look at triple net leases, and discusses the red flags that every practitioner should be aware.
Emily R. Vivian, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine LLC, Dixon
Jillian M. Clark, Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb LLC, Edwardsville

ALTA Surveys
Learn about current ALTA Survey requirements, how ALTA surveys should be utilized in purchasing and/or developing commercial real estate, and how ALTA surveys may be used to obtain extended coverage.
Ted M. Niemann, Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell, LLP, Quincy
Tiffany Gorman Thompson, Fidelity National Title Company, Joliet

Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $96.25 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $192.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

Judge delays corruption trial of Michael Madigan while Supreme Court considers case out of Indiana

Michael Madigan is among a handful of public corruption defendants in Chicago who asked that their cases be put on hold while the Supreme Court considers the corruption conviction of James Snyder, a former mayor of Portage, Indiana.

From: 
WBEZ

Negotiations fail in dead dog animal cruelty case

Last-ditch court negotiations to come up with some kind of plea deal failed Wednesday in a dead dog animal cruelty case that has sparked public outrage and is now headed to trial. 

From: 
Herald & Review