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  • March 21, 2018 | Practice News
    Best Practice Tips: Law Practice Acquisition Proposal
    Asked and Answered By John W. Olmstead, MBA, Ph.D, CMC Q. I am a partner in a three-partner, six-attorney firm in Chicago. We have had discussions with another law firm in the city regarding us acquiring their practice. The owner is 70-years-old and wants to retire and exit his practice. My partners and I have looked over the numbers and believe this would be an excellent opportunity for us to expand our client base. The practice handles the same type of work that we do. We are unsure what our next step should be. Do you have any suggestions?
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    March 19, 2018 | People
    ISBA Members March in Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade
    Over 30 ISBA members, families, and friends represented ISBA in the 2018 Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 17. The luck of the Irish was with participants, who enjoyed milder temperatures and sunshine as they marched along Columbus Drive. An annual tradition for ISBA, walking alongside our mobile billboard was a great opportunity to represent the association and our lawyers to the public.  Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's parade! 
  • March 16, 2018 | Practice News
    Illinois Supreme Court Disbars Four, Suspends Nine in Latest Disciplinary Filing
    The Illinois Supreme Court announced the filing of lawyer disciplinary orders on March 16, 2018. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law.
    2 comments (Most recent March 20, 2018)
  • March 16, 2018 | CLE
    CLE: Tips and Traps in UCC Compliance [LIVE WEBCAST]
    Uniform Commercial Code compliance may seem simple, but it can be tricky if you don’t know what to watch out for. This online program on April 11, 2018 illustrates just how easy it is to fall into one of the many traps of the UCC, while providing best practice tips for maintaining compliance.
    1 comment (Most recent March 29, 2018)
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    March 15, 2018 | Events | ISBA News
    Round Table Discussion on Gun Violence and Local Solutions
    On March 14, the ISBA Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention hosted a roundtable discussion on gun violence and logical solutions at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield. This event brought together subject matter experts and key stakeholders from all corners of the state to discuss strategies for tackling the issue, including using crime data and intelligence-based focused deterrence and looking at violence as a public health issue. 
  • March 15, 2018 | Practice News
    Yes, You Need a Password Manager
    Are all of your important passwords written down somewhere? Maybe on a sheet of paper in your desk? If so, it's probably time to upgrade to a password manager. Barron Henley writes in the March Illinois Bar Journal. "A password manager is a program that can securely store and organize passwords, login credentials, credit card information, bank account information, IDs (driver's licenses, passports, etc.), and any other piece of information you might need (e.g., your children's social security numbers, your Delta frequent flyer number, or the license plate number for your car)," Henley writes.
    4 comments (Most recent March 16, 2018)
  • March 15, 2018 | Practice News
    Quick Takes for Your Practice: The Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
    Leonard S. DeFranco, attorney at DeFranco Law Firm, discusses the trust fund recovery penalty.
  • March 14, 2018 | Practice News
    Best Practice Tips: Attorney Career Progression
    Asked and Answered By John W. Olmstead, MBA, Ph.D, CMC Q. I am a member of a three-member executive committee with a 12-attorney firm in San Antonio, Texas. One of our responsibilities is oversight of our career development program for associates and non-equity partners. We have been discussing our policy of admitting associates to non-equity partner and non-equity partners to equity partner. Presently, we do not have anything in writing regarding timeline for consideration or what qualifies one to move to the next level. Associates and non-equity partners are unhappy with the present process. They want more clarity concerning their career advancement within the firm. Your advice would be helpful to us.
  • March 14, 2018 | Member Services
    Choose LawPay, the Proven Payment Partner
    For more than a decade, LawPay has been the go-to solution for legal payments because our simple online payment solution helps you get paid faster. LawPay lets you attach a secure payment link to your email, website, or invoices so that clients can pay with just a click. Our solution was developed specifically for lawyers, and we’re proud to be a member benefit of the Illinois State Bar Association. This month, LawPay is making it easier than ever to get paid. Sign up for a new account by March 30 through the Illinois State Bar Association and receive a $100 credit towards your processing fees.   To get started, visit LawPay's ISBA page. 
  • March 13, 2018 | CLE
    CLE: Professionalism 2018 - Understanding How Mental Health/Substance Abuse and Diversity/Inclusion Are Impacting the Legal Profession
    Join us on March 21, 2018 for this online program that examines a range of mental health issues affecting attorneys, the resources available to help lawyers cope with the demands of the legal profession, and the state of diversity and inclusion policies in the legal industry.