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  • October 18, 2021 | Practice News
    Illinois Residential Evictions: A Crash Course
    Eviction law has not changed drastically over the years, that is, until the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time there have been significant, temporary changes in the law as a result of the Illinois and federal eviction moratoriums, Illinois Supreme Court orders, and the passage of new legislation. But as the pandemic wanes, eviction issues, and a lawyer’s need to understand the basics, will remain.
  • October 16, 2021 | Practice News
    Ticket-fighting app was engaged in unauthorized law practice, top state court rules
    An app that connected traffic-ticket defendants with lawyers was engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, the Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a 4-3 decision. Read the article at the ABA Journal.
  • October 15, 2021 | ISBA News
    National Book Month - Save 20% on ISBA Books *
    In celebration of National Book Month, we're offering all ISBA members 20% off of books* in the ISBA Bookstore purchased by October 29, 2021.
  • October 14, 2021 | Practice News
    Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Tracie Porter as At-Large Circuit Judge of Cook County
    The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the appointment of Tracie R. Porter as an At-Large Cook County Circuit Judge. Ms. Porter was appointed to fill the At-Large vacancy created by the election of Justice Michael B. Hyman to the 1st District Appellate Court. The appointment is effective November 12, 2021, and will conclude December 5, 2022, following the November 2022 general election. 
  • October 14, 2021 | Events
    Building Your Campaign: How to Successfully Run for ISBA Office
    Join us for this opportunity to hear from distinguished members who have conducted successful campaigns for the ISBA’s highest offices. Learn from their experiences and gain insight about what works and what does not work in campaigns.
  • October 14, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: SSFC Bonus Series: Practice Management Tips
    Don’t miss this online seminar that gives you the practice management tips you need to run your law firm efficiently. Learn how a new practice management system might better automate your office’s workflow, the benefits and challenges of moving to a new system, how to build the all-star team you need to run a successful practice, how to screen potential employees, and much more! 
  • October 14, 2021 | Practice News
    Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Ruth Isabel Gudino as At-Large Circuit Judge of Cook County
    The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the appointment of Ruth Isabel Gudino as an At- Large Cook County Circuit Judge. Ms. Gudino was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Cara LeFevour Smith. She will be sworn-in on October 15, 2021, and her term will conclude December 5, 2022, following the November 2022 general election.
  • October 11, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: 9th Annual Minority Bar CLE Conference: Post COVID: Will We Ever Be The Same?
    Back by popular demand! Don’t miss the 9th Annual Minority Bar CLE Conference that offers you the guidance and information you need on a number of practice areas as we tackle hot topic issues, including: areas that were impacted by the 2020 pandemic, what the “return to normal” will look like, and what will be forever changed.
  • October 11, 2021 | Practice News
    Lawyering in the #MeToo Era
    An emerging reality of the #MeToo era is the increased likelihood that you may have a client who will disclose sexual abuse. Attorneys have a duty to react thoughtfully and understand how to counsel a client who shares such sensitive information, write Caitlin K. Cervenka & Christine M. Crow in their October Illinois Bar Journal article, “Lawyering in the #MeToo Era.”
  • October 8, 2021 | Practice News
    Quick Takes on Illinois Supreme Court Opinions Issued Thursday, October 7, 2021
    Our panel of leading appellate attorneys reviews the two Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Thursday, October 7.