CLE: Non-Competition Agreements in Illinois: 2022 Changes and Challenges

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

Don’t miss this hot topic presentation that discusses the recent amendment to the Illinois Freedom of Work Act, which imposes salary requirements for the enforceability of all non-competition and non-solicitation agreements in Illinois that are executed after January 1, 2022. These significant changes impact the strategies and risks of companies as they protect their intellectual property. 

Notice of Nomination of ISBA Delegates to the ABA House of Delegates

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

At the December 10, 2021, meeting of the ISBA Assembly, two “Under 35” Delegates to the ABA House of Delegates will be elected, one from Cook County and one from the area outside Cook County. The nominees for these positions must be members of the ISBA, in good standing, from the appropriate area, and under the age of 35 at the time the ABA term commences. The elected delegates will serve for two-year terms commencing June 2022 and will join the ISBA delegation at the ABA annual meeting in TBD.

Volunteers Needed for the University of Illinois’ Mock Trial Tournament (11/13/21 - 11/14/21)

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

The Mock Trial Team for the University of Illinois needs additional volunteers to judge its 14th Annual Illinois Invitational Tournament on November 13 - 14, 2021, at the Urbana-Champaign campus. The competition will be in-person this year. The rounds for both days are 9:00 a.m. to noon and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Sign, Sign Away

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

Since 1999, when Illinois passed the Electronic Commerce Security Act (ECSA), Illinois has recognized electronic documents and electronic signatures. Over the last 22 years, the law on electronic documents and electronic signatures has remained largely unchanged—until this year, writes Ray Prather in his November Illinois Bar Journal article, “Sign, Sign Away.” 

United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Seeks Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Illinois

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is accepting applications from all qualified applicants for the position of Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Illinois. This position is headquartered in East St. Louis, Illinois. Deadline to apply has been extended to November 16, 2021

CLE: Anatomy of a Mechanics Lien Volume II (Parts 1-4)

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

Join us for Parts 1-4 and get the updates and information you need on mechanics liens issues, such as how to lower construction risks during the pre-construction phase; how to deal with both mechanics lien complications and the nuances of Illinois law when drafting construction contracts; how the pandemic has affected mechanics lien practice in the Circuit Court of Cook County; and much more.