Founder of Chicago crypto company indicted in $10M money laundering scheme

A federal grand jury indicted the founder of a Chicago cryptocurrency company accused of operating an illegal $10 million money laundering scheme. 

From: 
Fox 32

McDermott acknowledges 'fielding inbound interest' from outside investors as it listens to new ideas

McDermott Will & Schulte said it is “fielding inbound interest” from outside investors after the Financial Times reported that the law firm is considering splitting off its back-office work into a managed service organization in which private equity could own a stake.

From: 
ABA Journal

Concussion, broken bones: Women pay more than fines after East Peoria traffic stops

Two unrelated women are alleging excessive use of force by the same East Peoria police officer after traffic stops quickly turned violent and left them with lasting injuries.

From: 
25 News Now

Illinois AI employment law goes live soon: are your hiring practices compliant?

Illinois employers are reminded that a law addressing the use of AI in the workplace is set to take effect January 1, 2026. It applies to employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations within Illinois that use AI for decisions like hiring, promotion, discharge, and other terms of employment.

From: 
The National Law Review

Illinois is turning to local jails to treat mentally ill defendants. Some early results offer hope — and warnings

Pilot programs in Kankakee and McHenry counties provide mental health care to defendants, from smaller jails, who have deemed unfit for trial and are awaiting a state hospital bed.

From: 
Capitol News Illinois

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Course

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 Labor and Employment Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: November 18, 2022
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­November 19, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


This course satisfies the state-mandated training requirement!
Improve the culture of your office and satisfy your annually mandated sexual harassment prevention training requirement by attending this program. Consistent with the requirements established in Section 2-109(B) of the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (Public Act 101-0220) this program will help you gain an understanding of what sexual harassment is, what remedies are available to victims of sexual harassment, and what responsibilities employers have in the prevention, investigation, and provision of corrective measures to address sexual harassment in the workplace. Topics include: reporting allegations; conditions of employment; settlement or termination agreements; and more. This program is open to both Illinois lawyers and their staff members.

Program Virtual Moderator:
Laura E. Schrick, Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd., Belleville

Program Speakers:
Michael R. Lied, Attorney at Law, Dunlap
Thalia Pacheco, Fish Potter Bolaños, P.C., 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 $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

Digital driver's licenses, IDs available to Illinois residents starting Wednesday

The Illinois General Assembly passed a law last year allowing for people to carry their IDs on their cellphones.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago family awarded record $12.2M verdict in nursing home death case

A Cook County jury has awarded $12.2 million to the family of a Chicago woman who died after what jurors found was negligent care at a North Side nursing home.

From: 
Fox 32