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  • October 3, 2019 | CLE
    CLE: Mediation—Bridging the Chasm

    Join us from 1 until 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, for a live webcast focused on mediation. Most cases settle and many settle through mediation. But it's not always easy and, at times, the parties can be very far apart—so far apart that it feels like an impasse. Don’t give up hope. A skilled mediator can often bridge that chasm between the parties. What are the strategies for bridging that chasm? Hear from two highly successful professional mediators as they discuss their strategies for closing the divide between parties. And consider settling the next case you think is at an impasse.

  • September 30, 2019 | CLE
    CLE: Copyright of Architectural Drawings

    Join us online from noon until 1 p.m. on Oct. 17 for “Copyright of Architectural Drawings.” Get the background knowledge you need regarding how the Copyright Act was changed to include protection for architectural designs. Intellectual property lawyers, construction law attorneys, and new lawyers with basic practice experience who may have clients in need of copyright advice won’t want to miss this online program that explores the history of the Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act of 1990 and examines a number of important cases that followed the Copyright Act amendment.

  • September 25, 2019 | CLE
    CLE: Guardian ad Litem Training—2019

    Join us Oct. 16-17 for a two-day program that is designed to help attorneys who are appointed to represent children. Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 906(c), an attorney should receive 10 hours of education every two years in: child developments; roles of guardians ad litem and child representatives; ethics in child custody cases; relevant substantive state, federal, and case law in custody and visitation matters; and family dynamics, including substance abuse, domestic abuse, and mental health issues. Topics for this seminar include: how to become a guardian ad litem and what the work entails; understanding the differences between a guardian ad litem, child representative, and attorney for the child; guardian ad litem appointments; child development and issues in family law matters; Illinois Supreme Court rules, Illinois caselaw, and statutory update; the ethical dilemmas facing guardian ad litems and child representatives; domestic violence issues; and how DCFS procedures relate to family law cases.

  • September 19, 2019 | CLE
    CLE: Department of Labor Series: Part 1 – What to Expect from a Health Plan Investigation

    Don’t miss this online seminar from 1 until 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, that explains why health plan fiduciaries need to be aware of the Employee Benefits Security Administration’s (EBSA) health plan investigation process, as well as what to expect during an investigation. Health care attorneys and employment law practitioners with intermediate practice experience who attend this live webcast will better understand: which enforcement initiatives the EBSA is currently focused on; the primary responsibilities of the health plan fiduciary, EBSA, and ERISA during a health plan investigation; what to expect during the investigation process; and how to use EBSA’s Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program to address breaches of responsibility prior to an investigation.

  • September 16, 2019 | CLE
    CLE: Exempt Securities Offerings—Reg D and Other Tools 2019 Update

    Join us from 1 until 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 in Chicago or via live webcast to learn about exempt securities offerings. Many day-to-day business transactions have securities implications that some practitioners may not be aware of, including raising money for a business, starting a business, transferring shares to a family member as part of an estate plan, and other common business transactions.

    Attorneys practicing in transactional business law with intermediate practice experience who attend this seminar will better understand: statutory exemptions; commonly used Securities and Exchange Commission Rules; restrictions placed on securities that have been offered and sold using Regulation D; common pitfalls encountered during Regulation D and Regulation A offerings; how Regulation A tier 1 offerings differ from Regulation A tier 2 offerings; the Illinois law considerations that should be taken into account during Regulation A offerings; and new developments in gatekeeper liability.

  • September 9, 2019 | CLE
    CLE: Illinois Trust Code—What You Need to Know

    Join us from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11 in Chicago or via live webcast for a full-day program on the new Illinois Trust Code, which will affect all Illinois estate planners.

    This program examines everything you need to know about the new law, including: when the law goes into effect; the modified fiduciary duties of trustees; the new requirements for appropriate notice and accountings to beneficiaries; The role of a beneficiary representative under the new law; the new avenues for judicial modifications of trusts; changes to the Illinois decanting statute; creditor issues and the codification of creditor’s rights; the role of environmental, social, and governmental considerations under the prudent investor rule; and the drafting and administrative issues that may arise in light of the new Illinois Trust Code.

  • September 4, 2019 | CLE
    CLE: Civility and Professionalism 2019—Properly Handling Emerging Issues with Competence

    Join us from 9 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4 at the University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign for a full-day seminar on how to properly handle the ethical issues that may arise in your practice.

    Topics include: why civility and professionalism are important to the law; how the U.S. Supreme Court perceives civility and professionalism in Illinois federal courts; challenges facing law schools, faculty, and students; knowing when a colleague needs intervention; understanding your professional obligations in the electronic world; the role of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission in the legal profession; and
    what to expect regarding civility and professionalism for the remainder of 2019 and beyond.

  • August 29, 2019 | CLE
    CLE: Real Estate Law Update – 2019

    Join us Oct. 2 in Bloomington for a full-day seminar focusing on a number of key real estate issues and recent case law updates and legislative changes that affect your client. Real estate lawyers, corporate law attorneys, and general practitioners with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this seminar will better understand: block chain and new technologies; the Multi Board Real Estate Contract 7.0; land banks and opportunity zones as a means of revitalizing communities; updates in privacy and security laws impacting real estate; and eminent domain.

  • August 26, 2019 | CLE
    CLE: Practice Ready Series—From Initial Client Representation through Trial or Settlement

    Don’t miss the ISBA’s fifth installment of the Practice Ready Series, which is designed for new lawyers needing guidance on the trial process. The event will be held from noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 in the Chicago Regional Office. Topics include: the issues to consider when accepting a case; client expectations; pre-suit investigations; filing the lawsuit; properly handling the discovery; and pretrial motions.

  • August 20, 2019 | CLE
    CLE: E-Filing–How to File Properly While Meeting Privacy Obligations

    Join us online from noon until 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 for a comprehensive overview of the e-filing process and the electronic issues that can arise for practitioners during the filing process, as well as the privacy and logistics concerns that can affect attorneys and their clients.