Matters of the Heart

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Timothy A. Slating

In the Illinois Bar Journal’s December issue, new Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis says “We have to return to the idea of the public’s trust and confidence,” citing Alexander Hamilton who, in the Federalist Papers No. 78, writes that the judicial branch derives its power neither from the sword nor the purse, but from the public’s confidence in its integrity.

Workers' Compensation Update - Fall 2022: Part 1

Presented by the ISBA Workers’ Compensation Section


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


Original Program Date: October 10, 2022
Accreditation Expiration Date: October 9, 2024 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for our annual fall update as we explore important workers’ compensation issues that may impact your practice and clients. Labor/employment attorneys and workers’ compensation practitioners who attend this online seminar will better understand:
  • The procedure and protocol updates when using CompFile and WebEx;
  • How workplace shoulder injuries are evaluated and treated;
  • How to perfect your appeal and present your argument;
  • The do’s and don’ts of presenting before the Commission;
  • The case law updates you need to be aware of; and
  • How to manage our implicit biases when we practice law.

Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Cameron B. Clark, Law Offices of Cameron B. Clark, P.C., Chicago

Update on Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, CompFile, and WebEx
Don’t miss this opening segment as we examine the status of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, as well as the procedure and protocol updates regarding the use of CompFIle and WebEx.
Michael J. Brennan, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Chicago
Matthew Bryant, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Chicago

Delivering Predictable Musculoskeletal Outcomes in Workers’ Compensation
This session will discuss key strategies and processes to ensure predictable recovery following musculoskeletal injuries from initial onset of an acute injury through return to work.
Chuck Thigpen, ATI Physical Therapy, South Carolina



*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Workers’ Compensation update – Fall 2022 seminar. 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 $60 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $100
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

Supreme Court Amends Rule on Remote Court Appearances

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Timothy A. Slating

Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today amendments to Rule 45 which provide guidelines for future remote appearances in circuit court proceedings.

“The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way our courts operate and remote proceedings are here to stay. This amended rule provides guidance to our courts and a measure of uniformity across the state,” Chief Justice Theis said. “I would like to thank the members of the Remote Proceedings Task Force of the Illinois Judicial Conference for their hard work on this important issue.”

Securities Brokers & Their Employers: Discipline, Mediation, Arbitration, and the Role of FINRA and AAA

Presented by the ISBS Labor & Employment Law Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Business and Securities Law Section and the ISBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section


Original Program Date: November 10, 2022
Accreditation Expiration Date: November 9, 2024 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


2.50 hours MCLE credit, including 2.50 hours approved Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics credit

Securities brokers with responsibilities to investors are subject to disciplinary action by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). As such, it is important for attorneys to understand how cases are initiated and how they progress at both the FINRA and American Arbitration Association (AAA) so you can advise your clients as effectively as possible. Labor & employment lawyers, securities lawyers, general practitioners, and business advice/financial planning counsel with intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will learn:
  • The objectives and actions of the FINRA’s compliance program;
  • The ethical pitfalls that can arise for both attorneys and arbitrators when involved in actions representing securities brokers and other professionals who have responsibilities to investors;
  • The issues surrounding confidentiality;
  • Disclosure of information;
  • Conflicts of interest;
  • Duty to report;
  • The roles of mediators and arbitrators;
  • Choosing the arbitrator;
  • The responsibilities of arbitrators;
  • Promoting efforts toward diversity;
  • Attorney communications with mediators/arbitrators;
  • Witness interviews;
  • Frivolous lawsuits;
  • Settlement ethics;
  • Post-award publicity;
  • Termination/defamation;
  • Much more.

 Program Coordinator:
Hon. Michael S. Jordan, Mediation & Arbitration Services, Glenview

Program Moderator:
Alan M. Kaplan, Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd., Schaumburg

Program Speakers:
Janice Holdinski, American Arbitration Association, Michigan
Morgan Johnson, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Chicago
Hon. Michael S. Jordan, Mediation & Arbitration, Glenview
John S. Monical, Lawrence Kamin, LLC, Chicago
Andrew Stoltmann, Stoltmann Law, 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 $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