2025 Food and Supplements Outlook: FDA Human Foods Program’s Last Acts Before the New AdministrationBy Diane C. McEnroe, Emily Marden, Deeona R. Gaskin, & Kevin A. SforzaFood Law, March 2025This article contains short summaries of significant recent developments regarding FDA’s regulation of food and dietary supplements, including labeling issues and product safety considerations. The authors also include other recent developments: updates to the Coordinated Framework on biotechnology, increased public attention on UPFs, and a new interim process for Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) regulation of new animal food ingredients.
2025 Statutory Changes in Child Support ImputationBy Rebecca MelzerFamily Law, March 2025On January 1, 2025, SB 3284 became law. As part of that bill, it amended the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to add specific criteria in the statute for determining child support if a parent is unemployed or underemployed. It further added the requirement that a court is required to conduct an evidentiary hearing to impute income to a party.
2025 UpdatesBy Paul FousekTrusts and Estates, February 2025The following are updates regarding retirement plan limits, tax brackets, and estate tax limits for 2025. Additionally, Paul Fousek includes key insights into the market trends that may impact your financial planning.
24 Legal Practice TipsBy Colleen L. SahlasElder Law, January 2025Tips learned from 24 years in legal practice of interest to trusts & estates practitioners.
24 Legal Practice TipsBy Colleen L. SahlasRural Practice, January 2025Tips learned from 24 years in legal practice of interest to trusts & estates practitioners.
ABA YLD Midyear 2025 Assembly RecapBy Kari GibsonYoung Lawyers Division, March 2025The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division met for the ABA Midyear Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, during the first weekend of February 2025. Here's a summary of the adopted resolutions from the ABA Assembly Meeting.
ABA’s February 2025 House Resolutions and Their Intersection with Family LawBy Olivia K. BasuFamily Law, March 2025ABA’s House of Delegates held its February 2025 Midyear Conference in Phoenix. During the meeting, the ABA House of Delegates passed several key resolutions that intersect with the field of family law. The most influential resolutions are explored in this article.
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts Received Nearly $3 Million Mental Health Grant AwardMental Health Law, March 2025The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts received a competitive grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services. AOIC will use the funds to operationalize a replicable and effective structure to increase the utilization of statutorily-created civil outpatient pathways to mental health care, also referred to as Assisted Outpatient Treatment, in Cook and McLean Counties.
Affirmative Action and the Vagaries of the Fourteenth AmendmentBy Margery NewmanConstruction Law, February 2025Forty-four years ago, the United States Supreme Court determined that Congress could “set aside” 10 percent of all federal funds earmarked for local public works for use by minority business enterprises (“MBE”). Today, the Supreme Court considers the employment of race as an anathema to the Fourteenth Amendment.
AI & Law: Navigating the Path Forward TogetherArtificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, March 2025A note from the most current ChatGPT model published by OpenAI.
AI and Law: An Opportunity to Improve Legal PracticeBy Damien RiehlAlternative Dispute Resolution, February 2025Recent exponential leaps in advanced large language models have presented both opportunities and challenges that have the capacity to reshape the legal landscape.
AI in the Small Law Firm – The Need for a Formal Written PolicyBy Edward J. Jarot, Jr. & William D. LohrmanArtificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, March 2025Carefully drafted policies are especially critical in the setting of a small firm, where the attorney is constantly torn between performing legal services while also balancing the legal and ethical limitations and pitfalls. For all the power that AI offers, small firms are strongly encouraged to develop and refine an express policy for the use of chatbots, generative AI, and the other AI tools currently available, along with those that will be created in the immediate future. This article contains a sample AI policy.
Allerton Conference 2025: Exploring the Future of Law with Artificial IntelligenceBy Mallory P. SanzeriArtificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, March 2025The Illinois State Bar Association’s biennial Allerton Conference is just around the corner, and this year’s theme is one that every legal professional should have on their radar: "Generative Artificial Intelligence – Fact or Fiction: Transforming the Legal Practice." Held from April 2-4, 2025, at the I Hotel & Conference Center in Champaign, IL. Co-hosted by the ISBA Civil Practice and Procedure Section and the ISBA Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law, and sponsored by ISBA Mutual Insurance Company, the conference will feature leading legal scholars, judges, and technology experts discussing the opportunities and challenges AI presents for attorneys.
Allerton Conference 2025: Exploring the Future of Law with Artificial IntelligenceBy Mallory P. SanzeriCivil Practice and Procedure, March 2025The Illinois State Bar Association’s biennial Allerton Conference is just around the corner, and this year’s theme is one that every legal professional should have on their radar: "Generative Artificial Intelligence – Fact or Fiction: Transforming the Legal Practice." Held from April 2-4, 2025, at the I Hotel & Conference Center in Champaign, IL. Co-hosted by the ISBA Civil Practice and Procedure Section and the ISBA Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law, and sponsored by ISBA Mutual Insurance Company, the conference will feature leading legal scholars, judges, and technology experts discussing the opportunities and challenges AI presents for attorneys.
And a Happy New Year: What Illinois Employers Should Prepare for in 2025By Heather A. Jackson, Andrew S. Murphy, Julie Ratliff, David L. Weinstein, Elizabeth Wellhausen, & Benjamin S. MorrellLabor and Employment Law, January 2025A number of new and amended Illinois laws went into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Here is a brief summary of those changes and recommended actions Illinois employers may wish to consider.
The Appellate Court Confirms That Disfigurement of the Foot Is Compensable Under Section 8(c) of ActBy Joseph Belmonte, C.R.C.Workers’ Compensation Law, March 2025On January 28, 2025, the appellate court issued a ruling pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 23 that an employee who sustained disfigurement to his foot in the course of employment is entitled to benefits under Section 8(c) of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act even though the “foot” is not specifically delineated under Section 8(c). Panda Express, Inc., v. Illinois Workers Compensation Commission, 2025 IL App (4th) 240771 WC-U. The court concluded that although the foot is not specifically listed in the language of Section 8(c), the commonly understood meaning of the term leg also includes the foot, and thus, disfigurement injuries to the foot shall be compensable under 8(c).
Be Reasonable, People! AI’s Impact on Legal FeesBy Mark C. PalmerArtificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, January 2025The author explores the ethical implications of the use of generative AI tools in client billing and considers ethics statements from other bodies and jurisdictions.
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation ChampionBy John J. RekowskiChild Law, April 2025ISBA members who pledge to be a “Champion” are a major source of funding for the Illinois Bar Foundation. But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation ChampionBy Jessica R. DurkinInternational and Immigration Law, March 2025At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation ChampionBy Jessica R. DurkinState and Local Taxation, February 2025At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation ChampionBy Judith ConwayWomen and the Law, February 2025At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation ChampionBy John J. RekowskiCriminal Justice, January 2025ISBA members who pledge to be a “Champion” are a major source of funding for the Illinois Bar Foundation. But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation ChampionBy Jessica R. DurkinArtificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, January 2025At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation ChampionBy Jessica R. DurkinRural Practice, January 2025At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation ChampionBy Jessica R. DurkinGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 2025At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Benefits of Intervention in Child Abuse and NeglectBy Jessica N. HudspethChild Law, April 2025Intervention in cases of child abuse and neglect can have an immeasurable impact on the child’s life. Early intervention in these cases provides the most benefit to not only the child but also their parents and/or caregivers. Early intervention could very well prevent immediate effects, such as aggression and behavior issues, from transitioning into juvenile delinquency.
Bid Mistakes, Bid Withdrawals, and What to Do NextBy Mark B. GryzmalaConstruction Law, January 2025The complexities of bid mistakes and withdrawals can often lead to significant legal and financial consequences. Whether you are a seasoned contractor or a novice in the industry, understanding these challenges is crucial.
