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From: 
ABA Journal

Solitary confinement in Illinois prisons violates human rights, Chicago lawyers group says

“Prisons exist to punish and rehabilitate people — not to torture and destroy them,” says the report from the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, which found that hundreds of people are kept in solitary confinement at any one time across the state.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

Pre-trial release denied for former MTV star who was wanted for over year for trying to meet up with child for sex

A judge denied pre-trial release for a former MTV star who prosecutors say tried meeting up with a child for sex and led police on a brief chase before going on the run for over a year.

From: 
Lake & McHenry County Scanner

Chicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly’s challenge of 20-year sentence

The singer R. Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sex convictions in Chicago, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.

From: 
WGN Radio

Inadmissable evidence, closing argument errors, Adrian/Jones conflict form basis of appeal for new Bliefnick trial

The appellate defenders for convicted murderer Tim Bliefnick have filed a brief in the Office of State Appellate Defender, Fourth District, arguing many mistakes were made in Bliefnick’s May 2023 trial while asking for a new trial.

From: 
Muddy River News

Cryptocurrency, NFTs, & Divorce

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 Family Law Section


1.50 hours MCLE credit, including 1.50 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics credit, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: June 23, 2022
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­May 21, 2024 - May 20, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the background information you need on cryptocurrency and NFTs with this informative seminar so you can learn to identify, trace, value, and divide them in your next divorce case. Family law attorneys and new lawyers with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand:
  • The history of cryptocurrency;
  • How to obtain cryptocurrency;
  • How transactions are recorded, as well as how they work;
  • The fungibility of NFTs;
  • How to obtain or exchange NFTs;
  • Whether or not NFTs can be split (fractionalized);
  • Language suggestions for the Notice to Produce/Interrogatories;
  • Where to find cryptocurrency transactions on other forms of discovery;
  • IRS rules regarding cryptocurrency;
  • Protections with Motions to Vacate;
  • How to establish a valuation for NFTs and cryptocurrency;
  • Language suggestions for Marital Settlement Agreements; and
  • Much more.


Program Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich LLP, Chicago

Program Moderator:
Wes Cowell, Cowell Family Law, P.C., Oak Park

Program Speaker:
Prof. Stephanie Tang, Baylor Law School, 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 $52.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $105
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

Family Law "How To" Series: 24. Admissions Offered Prior to Trial

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!
Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


0.75 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­June 25, 2024 - June 24, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of how to handle admissions contained in discovery during your next family law case.


“How To” Series Producer and Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago

Program Speakers:
Morris Lane Harvey, Law Offices of Morris Lane Harvey, Mt. Vernon
Anna P. Krolikowska, K & R Family Legal Services LLP, Northbrook
Julie A. Johnson, Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa, Chicago
Maria Katerina Sarantakis, Davi and Associates, P.C., Genoa City



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 $26.25 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $52.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $18.75
    • Law Students – Free

Family Law "How To" Series: 42. DCFS and Parenting

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!
Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


1.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: March 24, 2018
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­June 25, 2024 - June 24, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for an in-depth look at the various Administrative Code procedures affecting family law, including how DCFS defines certain terms such as “abandonment,” “abused child,” and “blatant disregard,” as well as how a report is received by DCFS, the steps that must follow after a report of suspected abuse or neglect has been submitted, who carries out the investigation, temporary custody issues, and when the finds are reported.

“How To” Series Producer and Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago

Program Speakers:
Morris Lane Harvey, Harvey Baker & Reinhardt, Mt. Vernon
Marilyn F. Longwell, Marilyn Longwell & Associates P.C., Chicago
Susan W. Rogaliner, Attorney at Law, South Elgin



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 $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $70
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Family Law "How To" Series: 41. Defense of Serious Endangerment Allegations

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!
Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


0.5 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­June 25, 2024 - June 24, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for an in-depth look at how to defend against allegations of serious endangerment under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Topics include the range of parental restrictions possible upon a finding of serious endangerment; evidentiary concerns; the role of mental health professionals; intersections with other practice areas; review of relevant statutory provisions; and more. Several hypothetical fact patterns will also be presented for discussion.


“How To” Series Producer and Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar , Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago

Program Speakers:
Luke A. Behme, Harvey Behme & Associates, P.C., Mt. Vernon
Heather M. Hurst, Davis Friedman, Chicago
Masah S. Renwick, The Renwick Firm, Homewood
Marie Katerina Sarantakis, North Shore Law Group, Ltd., Western Springs



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 $17.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $35
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $12.50
    • Law Students – Free