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As the situation surrounding COVID-19 evolves, and thereafter as we start to settle on the new normal of the legal profession, hosting a full or partial practice out of a virtual law office is an apparent reality.
Reflections on COVID-19's impact by various contributors to The Globe.
A look at the impact of COVID-19 on the practice of immigration law.
During the COVID-19 shut down, most civil court matters have been continued—with the exception of domestic violence cases, bond hearings, juvenile matters, and civil mental health hearings.
A look at our realities during COVID-19 and advice on how to take care of yourself during this time.
Two of the primary statutes meant to ensure open government in Illinois, the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act, are facing renewed focus in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
A list of ways to help you manage the stress and potential interpersonal conflicts posed by COVID-19 confinement.
As stay-at-home and shelter-in-place became our new normal, alarming reports of a worldwide surge in domestic violence surfaced.
A look at how the judiciary can think outside the box in providing access to justice through virtual proceedings.
Wellness and stress management tips during COVID-19.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, real estate lawyers see the need to be creative with force majeure provisions in order to protect their clients, whether sellers or buyers, from unforeseen circumstances.
Summaries of Trusts & Estates Section Council members' experiences with and methods of handling COVID-19 related problems and online resources.
COVID-19 is impacting businesses and their operations, and parties are looking for guidance in the event that one or the other party to a contract is, or claims to be, unable to fulfill its contractual obligations.
Taxpayer questions proposed to the Illinois Department of Revenue and the Department’s answers.
Tips for navigating telecommuting during COVID-19.
Strong leadership is necessary to navigate your law firm through a crisis like COVID-19.
Many employees in the healthcare field are raising concerns about their employers’ failure to adhere to national and local recommendations for preventing the spread of COVID-19. But what legal protections do these employees have against retaliation for speaking out?
Given the unprecedented surge in teleworking, further discussion is warranted in an effort to predict how Illinois courts may interpret the Wage Payment and Collection Act when evaluating reimbursement of potential costs associated with teleworking.
January 2020 saw the launch of a novel coronavirus, its resultant Covid-19 disease, a worldwide pandemic, and ubiquitous pronouncements of an “unprecedented” event—unprecedented only if one’s personal and availed institutional memory stops near the Vietnam War, World War I, Jeffrey Amherst, or Columbus sailing to “America,” and if one ignores plague literature. With references and resources.
The advent of COVID-19 imposed a new paradigm on the operation of many businesses. Whether by government order or voluntary remote-only strategies implemented by their employers, many employees now work from home. The continued protection of trade secrets while operating businesses under these circumstances now becomes salient.