10 Careers in Food Science: Driving Innovation and Sustainability in the Food IndustryBy Michelle MillerFood Law, November 2024Careers in food science not only focus on improving food quality but also on addressing challenges like food security, waste reduction, and sustainability. Here are the top 10 careers in food science that are shaping the future of what we eat.
2023 Annual ARDC Report / A Brief ReviewBy Leonard F. AmariSenior Lawyers, October 2024A brief overview of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission's 2023 Annual Report.
2023 Environmental Statutes and Regulatory AmendmentsBy William J. AnayaEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, February 2024Brief descriptions of new statutes, rules, and programs created by the Illinois General Assembly, the Office of the State Fire Marshall, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Pollution Control Board, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 2023.
The 2024 IPAI Legal Symposium Was a SuccessBy Nora Devine, CIAO,, J.D.State and Local Taxation, October 2024The Illinois Property Assessment Institute recently hosted its second annual "Legal Symposium on Property Assessment," featuring a range of engaging sessions.
2024 ISBA High School Mock Trial InvitationalBy Sarah TaylorLaw Related Education for the Public, June 2024The 2024 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational was held on March 16-17, 2024, at the University of Illinois – Springfield.
2024 Love Data WeekBy Brandon WoudenbergLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, November 2024This article argues that understanding Open Data Governance is crucial for Illinois lawyers. As data becomes central to legal practice, attorneys must navigate the tension between harnessing its power and protecting client privacy. The article highlights the benefits of open data for transparency and innovation but emphasizes the need for strong privacy safeguards. The article outlines a "privacy-centric approach" as a necessity, not an option, advocating for data minimization techniques and responsible data-sharing practices. Building public trust through data literacy initiatives is also emphasized. The road ahead is challenging, but Illinois attorneys have a crucial role in shaping a responsible Open Data future.
2024: New Year, New LawsBy Thomas M. ConnellyYoung Lawyers Division, January 2024Brief summaries of some of the new Illinois laws that are likely to impact attorneys and their clients.
2025 ARDC RegistrationElder Law, September 2024Illinois ARDC switches to electronic notices.
2025 Oil and Gas Assessment ScheduleBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, December 2024The Supervisors of Assessments for oil and gas producing counties have met to approve the assessment schedule for 2025.
211 Members of Congress Now Oppose the EATS ActBy Bjorn OlafssonFood Law, February 2024The federal bill that would gut states’ rights to regulate the way animals are farmed for meat is facing strong opposition
24 Legal Practice TipsBy Colleen L. SahlasTrusts and Estates, November 2024Tips learned from 24 years in legal practice of interest to trusts & estates practitioners.
3 Reasons YLD Members Should Attend the Solo and Small Firm ConferenceBy Diana ServosYoung Lawyers Division, August 2024The annual Solo and Small Firm Conference is an invaluable opportunity for lawyers at any stage of their career, but it holds particular benefits for members of Young Lawyers Division.
5 Great Tips for How to Move Up in Your Career as a Young LawyerBy Genevieve E. Miller, Esq.Young Lawyers Division, December 2024Time is limited for young lawyers. We must balance myriad demands from work, personal life, and legal organization responsibilities. It can be challenging to fit everything into a day’s work while looking ahead to achieving your future professional goals. Organization is key. Schedule out every hour of your day. Prioritize deadline-driven matters to help ensure you make the most of your days. Here are some tips that will benefit your future career.
6 Reasons Why Eggs Are So Expensive Right NowBy Grace Hussain & Julieta CardenasFood Law, May 2024The price of eggs has been driven up by a variety of factors, most notably by inflation and one of the most severe avian flu pandemics in recent history.
8 Alternative Protein Market Predictions for 2024By Bjorn OlafssonFood Law, March 2024The biggest trends to look out for as the alternative protein sector aims to further enshrine itself in mainstream eating habits.
ADA ‘Tester’ Standing Case Evades U.S. Supreme Court Review—For NowBy Todd Rosenbaum & Sebastian NavarroFederal Civil Practice, February 2024As the United States Supreme Court was on the cusp of resolving a circuit split concerning the propriety of “tester” standing under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the self-avowed ADA tester who was responsible for creating the circuit split by filing lawsuits in numerous jurisdictions voluntarily dismissed the case on appeal from the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine.
Adjudication vs. ADR in Family Law, in Search of Deeper Dialogue and UnderstandingBy Sandra Crawford, J.D.Alternative Dispute Resolution, February 2024The model of conflict resolution a client uses to address their legal disputes can have a profound impact on things like how long they will be in process and how sustainable their outcomes will be.
Adjudication vs. ADR in Family Law: In Search of Deeper Dialogue and UnderstandingBy Sandra CrawfordFamily Law, March 2024Conflict resolution practitioners must be able to convey the benefits and drawbacks to different models of conflict resolution since the model a client uses to address disputes can have a profound impact on the process and outcome.
Adopting a Plausibility Standard for the Plaintiff’s Initial Burden Under Title III of the ADABy Dakotah HublerDiversity Leadership Council, June 2024Although the text of the Americans with Disabilities Act itself provides statutory requirements regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, the federal courts have reached different interpretations of the text of the statute as it relates to a plaintiff’s initial evidentiary burden.
ADR, DEI, and YouBy Allison K. BethelAlternative Dispute Resolution, April 2024Diversity, however defined, is lacking within the ADR field.
AI and Law: An Opportunity to Improve Legal PracticeBy Damien RiehlIntellectual Property, September 2024Recent exponential leaps in advanced large language models have presented both opportunities and challenges that have the capacity to reshape the legal landscape.
