A Thank You to Our CLE Coordinators

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

ISBA’s 15 hours of Free On-Demand CLE member benefit allow you to choose from over 700 hours of programming on a broad range of topics. This benefit results from the tireless efforts of many dedicated ISBA volunteer CLE program coordinators working with the ISBA CLE Committee and staff who plan and produce programs presented by our sections and committees. We proudly recognize those coordinators responsible for CLE programs presented during our Fall 2023 semester. Please join us as we thank them for all they do to enhance the profession!

State senator proposes gender-neutral terminology in Illinois property law sections

A State Senator proposed a bill that would implement gender-neutral terms in certain sections of civil law.

From: 
News Channel 20

Cook County judge weighs challenge to referendum appearing on the March ballot

Attorneys bickered over procedural questions in court as real estate groups try to get the question kicked off the ballot.

From: 
WBEZ

In day 2 of trial, prosecutor’s detail former lawmaker’s alleged RV rental scheme

As federal agents wrapped up their first interview with former Republican State Sen. Sam McCann in the summer of 2018, one observed that there were “a lot of vehicles in your driveway.”

From: 
WGLT

As Chicago police grapple with mental health issues, deficiencies in response laid out in court

The Chicago Police Department’s officer wellness program remains understaffed and unable to respond urgently to officers in need of mental health support, state officials on Tuesday told the chief judge of the U.S. District Court in Chicago.

From: 
Journal Gazette & Times-Courier

Advocates push for Illinois to require board-certified pathologists conduct autopsies

Illinois lawmakers could pass a critical plan this spring to require autopsies to be performed by board-certified pathologists. While you may think that is already the standard, it is not law in Illinois. 

From: 
WAND

Legislation introduced to allow assisted suicide in Illinois

Another attempt is being made to make medically-assisted suicide legal in Illinois.

From: 
Newsbug

ISBA Mutual Insurance Company and Sidebar Insurance Solutions Partnership

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

 Insurance organizations partner to provide a complete suite of property and casualty insurance products to Illinois solo and small law firms.

ISBA Mutual Insurance Company, the #1 insurer of Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance for law firms in Illinois, and Sidebar Insurance Solutions, Inc., an Orland Park based insurance agency specializing in structuring insurance programs for law firms have established a partnership to ensure that Illinois solo lawyers and small firms, have access to a comprehensive suite of insurance coverages to protect their firms.

Trump’s Chicago lawyers allege ‘mudslinging’ in bid to freeze Illinois ballot challenge in appellate court

Donald Trump’s lawyers in Chicago have ratcheted up the rhetoric in their efforts to keep the former Republican president on the ballot in Illinois next month, accusing lawyers for five voters who object to his candidacy of “uncivil and inappropriate mudslinging.”

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times