Join us via the Internet on Wednesday, September 10th for this live webcast that examines issues and concerns with guns in the workplace and discusses Illinois' Concealed Carry Law requirements.

ISBA Director of Legislative Affairs Jim Covington reviews legislation in Springfield of interest to ISBA members. In this episode he covers Traffic offenses and appearance (Public Act 98-870), Witness fees in some juvenile cases (Public Act 98-826), Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act (Public Act 98-831) and Condominium Property Act (Public Act 98-735. More information on the bill is available below the video.Traffic offenses and appearance. Public Act 98-870 (Noland, D-Elgin; D'Amico, D-Chicago) changes the procedures for all traffic violations that are petty offenses to include repeal of the requirement that bond be posted. If a person fails to appear for a court date, the court may continue the case for a minimum of 30 days and notify the person at their address of record with the secretary of state.

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism (2Civility.org) announced today the 2014 Law School Orientation program schedule for all nine Illinois law schools. Incoming students will be welcomed into the legal profession with early exposure to the foundations of the legal profession, including professionalism, ethics and civility."The Court believes it is important to impress upon entering law students that they are now entering a profession that requires high standards," said Supreme Court Chief Justice Rita B. Garman. "We appreciate the involvement of attorney volunteers who help introduce the students to the ideals of our profession. It is hoped that the law students will incorporate these ideals into their academic careers and into their law practices upon graduation and admission to the bar."Justice Robert R. Thomas serves as the Illinois Supreme Court's liaison to the Commission on Professionalism and had recommended to his colleagues the creation of the Commission to encourage greater professionalism in the bench and bar."Professionalism is the touchstone of our legal community," said Justice Thomas. "It is essential to be introduced to the ideals of our profession early on for incoming law students. They can begin to incorporate and develop these ideals as students."The idea behind professionalism programs during orientation grew out of a belief among justices of the Supreme Court that one of the most effective ways of improving professionalism among attorneys is to begin at the earliest stages with law students. The program has had tremendous success over the past few years and is a highlight of both the law school year and the judicial year.

ISBA officers including (from left) President-elect Umberto S. Davi, 2nd Vice President Vincent F. Cornelius and President Richard D. Felice represented the ISBA at the recent American Bar Association Annual Meeting in Boston. ISBA Immediate Past President Paula H. Holderman began serving a three-year term as Illinois Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates. She succeeds Chicago attorney Robert A. Clifford.