Section Newsletters

Articles From 2014

ISBA unveils exciting new Member Directory! International and Immigration Law, December 2014 Make sure the other members of the ISBA know what sets you apart and can find you easily by activating your member directory profile today.
ISBA unveils exciting new Member Directory! Young Lawyers Division, August 2014 Make sure the other members of the ISBA know what sets you apart and can find you easily by activating your member directory profile today.
ISBA unveils exciting new Member Directory! Local Government Law, August 2014 Make sure the other members of the ISBA know what sets you apart and can find you easily by activating your member directory profile today.
ISBA unveils exciting new Member Directory! State and Local Taxation, August 2014 Make sure the other members of the ISBA know what sets you apart and can find you easily by activating your member directory profile today.
ISBA unveils exciting new Member Directory! General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, August 2014 Make sure the other members of the ISBA know what sets you apart and can find you easily by activating your member directory profile today.
ISBA unveils exciting new Member Directory! Administrative Law, July 2014 Make sure the other members of the ISBA Administrative Law Section know what sets you apart and can find you easily by activating your member directory profile today.
ISBA unveils exciting new Member Directory! Trusts and Estates, July 2014 Make sure the other members of the ISBA Trusts & Estates Section know what sets you apart and can find you easily by activating your member directory profile today.
ISBA unveils exciting new Member Directory! Women and the Law, July 2014 Make sure the other members of the ISBA know what sets you apart and can find you easily by activating your member directory profile today.
ISBA unveils exciting new Member Directory! Workers’ Compensation Law, July 2014 Make sure the other members of this section know what sets you apart and can find you easily by activating your member directory profile today.
ISBA unveils exciting new Member Directory! Business Advice and Financial Planning, July 2014 Make sure the other members of this section know what sets you apart and can find you easily by activating your member directory profile today.
ISBA unveils exciting new Member Directory! Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, July 2014 Make sure the other members of the ISBA know what sets you apart and can find you easily by activating your member directory profile today.
ISBA unveils exciting new Member Directory! Federal Taxation, July 2014 Make sure the other members of the ISBA Federal Taxation Section know what sets you apart and can find you easily by activating your member directory profile today.
ISBA unveils exciting new Member Directory! Tort Law, July 2014 Make sure the other members of the ISBA Tort Law Section know what sets you apart and can find you easily by activating your member directory profile today.
ISBA unveils exciting new Member Directory! Real Estate Law, July 2014 Make sure the other members of the ISBA Real Estate Law Section know what sets you apart and can find you easily by activating your member directory profile today.
ISBA unveils exciting new Member Directory! Family Law, July 2014 Make sure the other members of the ISBA Family Law Section know what sets you apart and can find you easily by activating your member directory profile today.
ISBA unveils exciting new Member Directory! Alternative Dispute Resolution, July 2014 Make sure the other members of the ISBA ADR Section know what sets you apart and can find you easily by activating your member directory profile today.
ISBA YLD co-sponsors a real estate closing workshop at The John Marshall Law School By Marie K. Sarantakis Young Lawyers Division, December 2014 Read more about this recent event.
Issues of domestic-violence crimes within governmental employment By Paul Thompson Government Lawyers, December 2014 A look at the ways the government workforce may be affected by domestic-violence convictions and restraining orders.
John Marshall ISBA representatives host election law panel By Marie K. Sarantakis Young Lawyers Division, December 2014 On October 7, the ISBA Student Representatives for the John Marshall Law School hosted an Election Law Panel event to provide students with education about the electoral process and an opportunity to expand their professional networks.
J.S. Riemer v. Village of Orland Hills By Sarah Flohr Construction Law, January 2014 In this case the Village of Orland Hills brought a third-party action against the architect for fraud and breach of contract.
Judge William Maddux retires By Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. Bench and Bar, January 2014 Judge William Maddux retired effective January 11, 2014, after 23 years as a Circuit Court Judge.
Judges, advocates, and litigants: Why we all matter By Patrick M. Kinnally Bench and Bar, December 2014 The author shares his thoughts for how we can work together to make the system of justice even better.
Judicial pet peeves By Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. Bench and Bar, August 2014 A compilation of frequently cited irritants.
Jury instruction update By Hon. Barbara Crowder Bench and Bar, October 2014 Counsel who avail themselves of the most current version of the Illinois Pattern Instructions and the options for use of those instructions that the Supreme Court offers may find themselves more satisfied with the entire process.
Jury instruction update By Hon. Barbara Crowder Civil Practice and Procedure, September 2014 A discussion of the civil jury instruction changes approved so far in 2014.
Justice Reyes honored Bench and Bar, October 2014 The Hispanic Heritage Organization recently presented Justice Jesse G. Reyes, of the First District Appellate Court, with the Dr. Jorge S. Prieto, Sr., Humanitarian Award.
Kane County Bar Association initiates new Immigration Law Committee By Elizabeth McGuan International and Immigration Law, January 2014 Learn more about the new committee and what they hope to discuss at upcoming meetings.
Kane County diversity colors even common problems By Judith Miller Diversity Leadership Council, June 2014 Justice cannot be achieved unless we acknowledge our differences and recognize the imbalances that work against fairness, efficiency and accuracy.
Kenneth Feinberg speaks at National Association of Women Judges Annual Conference (NAWJ) in New Orleans October 2013 By Hon. Ann Breen-Greco Alternative Dispute Resolution, March 2014 A summary of Mr. Feinberg's remarks.
Know the answer to federal jurisdiction By Hon. Iain D. Johnston & Mark Doherty Federal Civil Practice, September 2014 Counsel who fail to take the requirements of federal jurisdiction seriously do so at their own peril.