National gun trade association sues Raoul over new Illinois law holding industry accountable

The National Shooting Sports Foundation filed a federal lawsuit Monday night against Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul in response to a new state law holding the gun industry accountable for unlawful marketing tactics. 

From: 
WAND

Preckwinkle’s pick slated by Cook County Democratic Party to replace Kim Foxx

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s pick to replace outgoing State’s Attorney Kim Foxx received a key seal of approval Tuesday as the Cook County Democratic Party voted to slate Clayton Harris III in next year’s primary election.

From: 
Fox 32

Tim Mapes trial: Secret recordings to be played for jury

Former House Speaker Michael Madigan has long been known as “The Velvet Hammer” for the way he quietly wielded power. But in a federal courtroom on Monday, the man once considered Illinois’ most powerful politician may have been given a new moniker: Don Madigan.

From: 
The Pantagraph

Nuclear plant moratorium bill heads to veto session fight in Illinois

The veto of a law to end a moratorium on new nuclear power plant construction in Illinois sets up a battle in the fall veto session. In his veto message, Gov. JB Pritzker appears to be saying the bill isn't quite ready for prime time.

From: 
NPR Illinois

Illinois law blocks police from using license plate readers to track abortion patients

States across the country have banned or restricted access to abortion following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last year. A new Illinois law will ensure police cannot use data from license plate readers to track people traveling into the state for reproductive healthcare.

From: 
WAND

Civil rights lawyers call on Illinois to fire private prison health care company

Illinois lawmakers heard testimony on Monday from civil rights lawyers and family members about the dismal state of health care in the state’s prisons: people in wheelchairs left sitting in their own waste, bedsores and falls because of improper assistance and virtually no therapy for people with severe mental illness.

From: 
WBEZ

A planned Illinois bill would require lawyers for kids in police interrogations

In light of video footage that shows a suburban Chicago police officer steering a 15-year-old to confess to a shooting he did not commit, some Illinois lawmakers are pledging to back planned legislation requiring a lawyer for any child being interrogated by police.

From: 
WBEZ

Gun rights group files lawsuit against newly signed law aimed at ‘unsafe marketing practices’ by firearms makers and sellers

The National Shooting Sports Foundation filed the lawsuit Monday in the Southern District of Illinois, citing both the First and Second amendments to the U.S. constitution.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

60 Technology Tips in 60 Minutes

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!

Presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Legal Technology


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: Friday, June 9, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­August 28, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this entertaining and informative program that’s full of great ideas you can immediately incorporate into your practice. This version of ISBA’s popular 60 Tips format focuses on important technology ideas that every lawyer can implement in their practice to protect confidential information, improve efficiency and effectiveness, and leverage technology that is widespread in the business world. Topics include: litigation, mobility, productivity, and security.



Program Speakers:

Aaron W. Brooks, Brooks Law and Consulting, LLC, Naperville
Bryan M. Sims, Sims Law Firm, Ltd., Naperville



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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Legal Profession: What We Are, Where We Need to Be, and Ways to Get There

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!

Presented by the ISBA Diversity Leadership Council


1.50 hours MCLE credit, including 1.50 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Diversity and Inclusion credit


Original Program Date: Friday, June 9, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­August 28, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us in Chicago for a look at important diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues in the legal profession, including where we are, where we need to be, and how to get there. By attending, you will better understand:
  • The findings and recommendations from ABA’s recent Model Diversity Survey report;
  • How to ensure diversity and inclusion in your professional circles;
  • What the legal profession can do better in the hiring, retention, and promotion of diverse individuals;
  • How to recognize your own unconscious biases and how to stop them moving forward; and
  • Much more.


Program Moderator:
Bianca B. Brown, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago


Setting the Stage-ISBA’s DEI Focus
Our incoming ISBA president will share an overview of ISBA’s current and upcoming 2023-24 DEI initiatives.
Shawn S. Kasserman, ISBA President (2023-24), Tomasik Kotin Kasserman LLC, Chicago

ISBA’s Diversity Leadership Council – Restructuring and Initiatives
To improve ISBA’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, the ISBA is restructuring how it provides, encourages, and develops programs and services that will promote diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. The incoming chair of the ISBA Diversity Leadership council will share some of the coming changes and goals related to those changes.
Khara A. Coleman, ISBA Diversity Leadership Council Chair (2023-24), Office of the Cook County Sheriff, Oak Park

The Current State of DEI in the Legal Profession and Where We Need to Be
Against the backdrop of current population demographics, this session will explore the findings and recommendations from ABA’s recent Model Diversity Survey report on the legal profession. Findings include statistics on law firm hiring, promotion, retention, and attrition issues.
Michelle A. Behnke, Michelle Behnke & Associates, Wisconsin

Ways to Improve and Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Legal Profession
Get the tips and practical advice you need to improve diversity and inclusion throughout your professional circles with this informative presentation. Topics include: how the legal profession can do better in hiring, retention, promotion, and professional development; how to recognize unconscious biases in ourselves and the strategies we can employ to successfully interrupt these biases in both our personal and professional lives; and what solo and small firm attorneys can do to improve diversity, equity and inclusion, including mentoring and job shadowing.
Toussaint Romain, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, North Carolina

ISBA’s Future DEI Initiatives
Sonni C. Williams, ISBA’s President Elect (2023-24), City of Lockport, Lockport
*Originally presented as part of the ISBA Annual Meeting 2023. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.



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 $45 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $75
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free