The bench, the bar and the lunch tableBy Evan BrunoSeptember 2017In Champaign County, where author Evan Bruno practices criminal law, Bunny’s Tavern in Urbana is every Wednesday’s lunch spot. Any lawyer or judge, regardless of practice area or experience, is welcome. Every legal community needs such a lunch table.
Blurbs on briefsBy Hon. Richard P. GoldenhershDecember 2017After 29 years on the appellate court, Judge Richard Goldenhersh has accumulated some practical experience with briefs. He shares his observations here.
Broadening our horizonsBy Hon. Michael B. HymanApril 2017While the legal systems of other countries may differ, the way people react to the legal system and lawyers is often similar to our own. By considering how our peers from around the world have dealt with some common issues we may learn something about ourselves.
Busted: The myth of the digital nativeBy Samantha SwartzAugust 2017Judge Walker's second summer extern, Samantha Swartz, says while it's assumed that millennials are naturally gifted when it comes to technology, it's better to say that they're ready and willing to adapt to tech challenges.
A call for caution when limiting the public’s access to criminal courtroomsBy Evan BrunoFebruary 2017This article examines the delicate—and often blurry—line between a judge’s permissible exclusion of persons from the courtroom and the unconstitutional denial of the defendant’s right to a public trial.
Can justice be served online?By Jayne R. ReardonApril 2017The author shares her recent experience with online dispute resolution, and ponders the effects of this growing form of conflict resolution on the legal system and even our understanding of fairness and democracy.
Celebrate pro bono – October 22-28, 2017October 2017Check out the list of great programs and events happening around the state during this year’s celebration of Pro Bono Week.
Chair’s column: A bias-free professionBy Hon. Michael B. HymanJanuary 2017A bias-free profession is the goal. While it is essentially an impossible goal, justice demands that each of us try.
Circuit Judge Valerie E. Turner officially retiredBy Hon. Edward Schoenbaum, (Ret.)December 2017Circuit Judge Valerie E. Turner of the Circuit Court of Cook County was officially retired from office on December 1, 2017, by order of the Illinois Courts Commission.
Civility mattersBy Jayne ReardonNovember 2017Our democracy is complex and challenged regularly by controversies, complications. We should not allow the natural tendency to grab a headline or obtain a click, a retweet or retort, to undermine the need for thoughtful and respectful problem-solving.
A commitment to truthBy Hon. Michael B. HymanAugust 2017Author Michael Hyman suggests that the recent assault on the concept of truth is also an assault on our legal system.
Do corporations need an attorney in administrative review hearings?By Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. (Ret.)March 2017The Supreme Court, in Stone Street Partners, LLC, v. The City of Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings, specifically declined to decide whether a corporation must be represented at an administrative hearing by a licensed attorney.
E-filing update ahead of the Jan. 1 deadline for civil casesBy Christopher BonjeanDecember 2017For many court users, e-filing is already here. The transition began in July 2016 and now boasts over 22,000 registered users and averages around 5,000 e-filings every business day.
Editor’s columnBy Hon. Edward Schoenbaum, (Ret.)December 2017A message from the editor, retired Administrative Law Judge Edward Schoenbaum.
Editor’s columnBy Edward Schoenbaum, Jr. (Ret.)September 2017An introduction from Editor Ed Schoenbaum.
Editor’s columnBy Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, (Ret.)August 2017A message from Newsletter co-editor Ed Schoenbaum.
Editor’s introductionBy Hon. Edward Schoenbaum, (Ret).July 2017A message from the newly appointed Editor, Hon. Ed Schoenbaum.
Editor’s noteBy Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, (Ret.)November 2017An introduction to the issue from Editor Ed Schoenbaum.
Forensic tools solve new, cold casesBy Sandra BlakeMay 2017New developments with examination of finger and palm prints are helping to solve cold cases around the country.