Rulings set testimony limits in Alan Beaman civil trial coming in April

Lawyers for Alan Beaman will be allowed to share evidence with jurors at his upcoming civil trial against three retired Normal Police officers that the officers violated accepted police standards in their 1993 homicide investigation that led to Beaman’s conviction on murder charges, a Peoria County judge ruled Friday.

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WGLT

Report claims Blessing failing to comply with price transparency law, but hospital officials disagree

A report from Patient Rights Advocate says less than half of Illinois hospitals are transparent with their pricing, despite a law passed three years ago requiring them to post all prices online.

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Muddy River News

Diversity, judicial appointments at issue in Illinois’ 1st District Supreme Court race

The race for one of the seven Illinois Supreme Court seats pits an appointed incumbent against a second-time candidate as the two Democrats vie for their party’s nomination next week.

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'I had no say': Why new Illinois law requires child social media influencers to be paid

Illinois is the only state in the U.S. that guarantees child social media influencers get a slice of the profits their content makes.

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Star Courier

Illinois Supreme Court Approves Report and Recommendations From Pretrial Release Appeals Task Force

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

The Illinois Supreme Court has received and approved the report and recommendations from the Pretrial Release Appeals Task Force (Task Force). The Task Force was convened to thoroughly review pretrial release appeals and their impact on the caseloads in each of the five Appellate Court districts. The report notes the staggering increase in caseloads the appellate courts have faced since the implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA) began on Sept. 18, 2023, going from an average of 17 annual bond appeals to a projected 4,557 appeals under the PFA – a 268-fold increase.

Nuts & Bolts: Assisted Reproductive Technology Law

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 Child Law Section


1.50 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, March 17, 2022
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­March 26, 2024- March 25, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of assisted reproductive technology law and the guiding Illinois statutes and case law with this informative online program. Child law attorneys, family law practitioners, health care lawyers, and new attorneys with basic practice experience who attend this seminar will learn:
  • How to protect your clients when drafting reproductive agreements;
  • How to help your clients establish their legal parental rights;
  • The necessary components of both donor agreements (sperm, egg, and embryo) and gestational carrier agreements; and
  • Much more.

Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Josette C. Allen, Smart Law LLC, Lisle

Program Speakers:
Tiffany Arrott Horstein, Family Forward Law, LLC, 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 $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

ISBA's Introductory Seminar to Traffic Laws

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 Traffic Laws & Courts Section


3.25 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Friday, April 29, 2022
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­March 26, 2024- March 25, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this introductory look at the issues to be aware of during your next DUI and traffic-related case. State’s attorneys, public defenders, and attorneys with limited exposure to DUI and traffic law who attend this seminar will gain a better understanding of:
  • The recent changes to traffic case law in Illinois;
  • How to use the Illinois Driving Record Abstract system to obtain driving records;
  • The post-conviction remedies available to those convicted of traffic and criminal charges; and
  • Much more.

Program Coordinator:
Brick Van Der Snick, Van Der Snick Law Firm Ltd, St. Charles

Program Moderator:
Theodore Harvatin, Harvatin Law Offices, Springfield


New Case Law Review
Don’t miss this comprehensive overview of the recent changes and updates to existing traffic case law in Illinois.
Thomas Moran, Thomas Moran Law Offices, P.C., Chicago

Introduction to Driving Abstracts and Records
Join us for an introductory look at obtaining, reading, and using Illinois Driving Record Abstracts and records.
John Greenlees, Cook County Public Defender’s Office, Chicago

Post-Conviction Procedures and Remedies
This segment contains a discussion on the various strategies and forms of relief available to those convicted of traffic and/or criminal charges, as well as the best possible ways to implement these options.
Sara Vig, Vig Law, P.C., Springfield

Introduction to the Illinois Secretary of State
This segment focuses on introductory level hearings, tactics, and strategies best employed when dealing with Illinois Secretary of State hearings.
Thomas Speedie, Attorney at Law, Nashville


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 $113.75 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $227.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

ISBA's Traffic Law Seminar for Experienced Attorneys

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 Traffic Laws & Courts Section


3.25 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: April 8, 2022
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­March 26, 2024 - March 25, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this annual discussion that explores the increasingly complex issues occurring in DUI and traffic-related cases. State’s attorneys, public defenders, and attorneys with intermediate to advanced levels of practice experience who attend this seminar will gain a better understanding of:
  • The issues surrounding breath and blood evidence in Illinois;
  • Illinois’ recent criminal justice reform bill;
  • The differences in discovery for statutory summary suspension hearings;
  • The recently enacted significant Secretary of State administrative rule revisions; and
  • The expanded driving parameters for many RDP holders.

Program Coordinator:
Brick Van Der Snick, Van Der Snick Law Firm Ltd, St. Charles

Program Moderator:
Theodore Harvatin, Harvatin Law Offices, Springfield

Quick Hits for Breath and Blood Testing in Illinois
Don’t miss this opening segment that offers quick reference points related to issues surrounding breath and blood evidence in Illinois for alcohol and some drug offenses.
Dr. Ronald E. Henson, Beron Consulting of IL, Inc., Peoria

Review of Illinois HB 3653 Criminal Justice Omnibus Bill
This segment discusses the preliminary implications of Illinois’ recent criminal justice reform bill, including bail/bond concerns and police reform issues.
Tricia Smith, Boone County State’s Attorney’s Office, Belvidere
Jeffrey R. Hall, Hall, Rustom & Fritz LLC, Peoria

Discovery at Statutory Summary Suspension Hearings
Learn the differences in discovery for civil suspension hearings, as well as strategies on how to utilize these differences for your client.
Donald J. Ramsell, Ramsell and Associates LLC, Wheaton

Advanced Secretary of State Matters and Hearings
This presentation explores the recently enacted significant Secretary of State administrative rule revisions, as well as the expanded driving parameters for many RDP holders, regulations for when a BAIID Multiple Offender (BMO) has satisfied the 1,826 day requirement, and substantial revisions to out-of-state packets.
Larry A. Davis, The Davis Law Group, P.C., Northfield
Theodore Harvatin, Harvatin Law Offices, Springfield


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 $113.75 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $227.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

Interns, Externs, & Clerks: Training, Supervision, & Professionalism Issues

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 Education, Admissions, and Competence


1.75 hours MCLE credit, including 1.75 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, April 19, 2018
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­March 29, 2024 - March 28, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get a better understanding of how to achieve the maximum benefit from employing interns, externs, and clerks!

Supervising law students is challenging in today’s diverse and fast-paced legal market. Different learning styles, level of competencies, and workplace expectations require supervising attorneys and law firms to develop effective supervision techniques to ensure a productive experience for all involved. Don’t miss this opportunity to get the information you need on how to train and supervise interns, externs and clerks, as well as the professionalism issues that can arise. Topics include:
  • Best practice tips for recruiting, training, and managing interns, externs, and law clerks; 
  • An overview of the ABA requirements for interns/externs; 
  • An overview of adult learning styles; 
  • How to work with disabilities that may impact learning and employment productivity; 
  • Suggested supervision plans and techniques; and
  • The ethical issues to consider when inviting an intern/extern to work in your law practice.

Program Coordinator:
Prof. Allison K. Bethel , The John Marshall Law School, Chicago

Program Moderators:
Prof. Allison K. Bethel , The John Marshall Law School, Chicago
Prof. Wendy H. Vaughn , Northern Illinois University College of Law, Rockford

Program Speakers:
Prof. Allison K. Bethel , The John Marshall Law School, Chicago
Nancy Hablutzel, Hablutzel and Associates, Chicago
Sheila Maloney , DePaul University College of Law, Chicago
Mary T. Robinson , Robinson Law Group, LLC, Chicago
Peter L. Rotskoff , Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago
J. David Sanders , Illinois Supreme Court, Nashville
Lawrence A. Stein , Lawrence A. Stein, LLC, Chicago
Sarah J. Taylor , Barrett Twomey Broom Hughes & Hoke LLP, Carbondale
Prof. Wendy H. Vaughn, Northern Illinois University College of Law, Rockford


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 $61.25 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $122.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

IL inmates stuck in jail despite mental health court orders

Dozens of inmates in Illinois are stuck in jails, despite court orders that they instead be treated in mental health hospitals. 

From: 
WGN Radio