Bicyclists dealt a setback by Illinois Supreme Court

Bicyclists are nearly always “permitted” users of the road but are “intended” users of the road only when bike lanes or signage are present, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled last week.

From: 
Crain's Chicago Business

Opioid settlement money could make a difference for Jackson County drug court

The Jackson County board approved $25,000 of their $150,000 opioid settlement budget for drug court after hearing from Judge Steven Bost at Tuesday’s meeting.

From: 
The Southern Illinoisan

Former Coles Co. assistant state's attorney to serve jail time

A former Coles County assistant state’s attorney will spend 120 days in the same jail he sent defendants to serve time in the past. Brady Allen, 34, entered the plea Wednesday to two counts of attempted official misconduct based on bribery, both Class A misdemeanors.

From: 
Journal Gazette & Times-Courier

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Course

Presented by the ISBA Labor and Employment Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: November 18, 2022
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 20, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


This course satisfies the state-mandated training requirement!
Improve the culture of your office and satisfy your annually mandated sexual harassment prevention training requirement by attending this program. Consistent with the requirements established in Section 2-109(B) of the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (Public Act 101-0220) this program will help you gain an understanding of what sexual harassment is, what remedies are available to victims of sexual harassment, and what responsibilities employers have in the prevention, investigation, and provision of corrective measures to address sexual harassment in the workplace. Topics include: reporting allegations; conditions of employment; settlement or termination agreements; and more. This program is open to both Illinois lawyers and their staff members.

Program Virtual Moderator:
Laura E. Schrick, Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd., Belleville

Program Speakers:
Michael R. Lied, Attorney at Law, Dunlap
Thalia Pacheco, Fish Potter Bolaños, P.C., Chicago

Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $30 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers: What You Need to Know So You Aren't Left In the Dust

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!
Master Series presented by the Illinois State Bar Association


1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics credit


Original Program Date: December 12, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: December 20, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our highly-popular speaker, Drew Vaughn, as he explains how artificial intelligence can help streamline your business operations and improve your marketing, which will allow you to focus on what you love – practicing law.


Program Speaker:
Andrew G. Vaughn, Deviant Marketing, Chicago
About the Speaker: Drew Vaughn is a lawyer who understands marketing and, as an Artificial Intelligence Consultant for law firms, understands today’s technology. He is the Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Deviant Marketing, LLC , as well as the Founder of Tin Foil Hat Tech, which specializes in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and privacy issues. Additionally, Drew created NuVorce – the only law firm ever named a finalist for the prestigious Chicago Innovation Awards, and also created the second most effective Facebook ad in history (a Facebook ad with a 27,000% rate of return). In 2017, Drew created the ad that won the 2017 Legal Ad of the Year. Drew is also a Professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

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 $30 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

Madigan asks judge to put his criminal case on hold while Supreme Court considers Indiana corruption case

Lawyers argued that the Supreme Court’s decision in the Indiana case could come down “right at the end” of Madigan’s trial, “rendering any result … moot.”

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

Ogle County woman arrested for 3rd crime against same victim, again released without bail

Silvia Rogers, 56, of Leaf River, has been arrested for the third time in 8 days for repeated crimes against the same victim after police found themselves unable to hold her in custody under Illinois’ Pre-Trial Fairness Act.

From: 
mystateline.com

New Illinois law means automatic voter pre-registration for teen drivers

Teens getting their driver’s license in Illinois will soon also be adding their names to the voter rolls.

From: 
WGEM