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  • February 13, 2018 | CLE
    CLE: The Ethics of Social Media for Attorneys and Judges
    While social media provides new ways for attorneys to communicate and collaborate, it also presents ethical challenges that may result in an attorney or judge being LinkedIn with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission or the Judicial Inquiry Board.
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    February 12, 2018 | Events
    2018 YLD Wine Tasting
    The ISBA Young Lawyers Division hosted a wine tasting event on Friday, Feb. 9, at the ISBA Mutual office in Chicago. Young lawyers, newly-admitted lawyers, and law students came together to sample and learn about five different wines, socialize, and network.  Thank you to everyone who attended and our event sponsors! 
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    February 12, 2018 | Events
    Professional Achievement Reception
    Professional Achievement Reception honoring Jeanne Heaton, ISBA director of CLE, and Robert Craghead, ISBA executive director, on Feb. 7, 2018. Photos by Angela Garbot Photography
  • February 12, 2018 | Practice News
    Chicago Public Schools Seeks Assistant General Counsel
    The Board of Education of the City of Chicago, also known as Chicago Public Schools (CPS), has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child, in every community, have access to a high quality education that prepares him or her for success in college and career. CPS is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to represent CPS and its agents  in state court and various administrative forums. Matters include personal injury cases ranging from slip and falls to sexual assaults and death cases, mechanic’s liens, property tax appeals, construction cases, whistleblower claims, limited employment matters and breach of contract claims.  The Assistant General Counsel will have the following responsibilities: 
  • February 9, 2018 | Member Services
    Three New Fastcase Features
    The decision to switch to Fastcase, our free legal research service sponsored by ISBA Mutual, is an easy one. You can put the money you save to better use, like vacation or student loans; you'll find it intuitive and easy to use; and you can sync your account with the Fastcase app for on-the-go access.    This great member benefit just got event better with three new Fastcase features:    Cloud Linking. A new automated hyperlinking tool from Fastcase, Cloud Linking automatically finds citations to judicial opinions in your PDF or MS Word documents and instantly creates hyperlinks in your document to original sources, without affecting the document's formatting.  Type-Ahead Search. (Exclusive to Fastcase 7) As you type into the search box a search phrase or the name of a desired document, Fastcase will autocomplete your query suggesting the most likely search phrases. Once-tedious lookups can be accomplished in the blink of an eye. Expert Commentary from LexBlog. Now included is a new library of expert legal commentary, including curated posts from LexBlog — the largest network of over 15,000 legal bloggers. This content provides first-response legal analysis and insights across state, national, and international legal matters — in many cases reporting legal news and commentary faster than newspapers. Fastcase also offers training resources, including:  
  • February 9, 2018 | Practice News
    Spotlight on Pro Bono: Why Pro Bono? Why Not!
    By Sandy L. Morris Tired of answering “zero” hours of voluntary pro bono service on your annual attorney registration form? It’s time to think about why and how you can help the increasing numbers of self-represented litigants.  
  • February 9, 2018 | Practice News
    Cook, Boone, Winnebago County Courts Closed Due to Weather, DuPage Courts Remain Open
    The Circuit Court of Cook County is closed today, Friday, Feb. 9, due to severe winter weather, according to a statement released by the court. With the exception of Central Bond Court at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago and juvenile detention hearings at the Juvenile Center in Chicago, there will be no court in session in any Cook County courthouse and the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court will be closed.
  • February 8, 2018 | CLE
    CLE: Copyright and Student Records Issues in Education
    Are you prepared to advise your clients on copyright issues in the classroom? Anyone working in the education setting (or representing those that do) need to be familiar with several key areas of concern, including copyright use in the classroom, student record laws, and cultural/diversity issues. This half-day seminar in Chicago or via live webcast on February 28, 2018 offers an overview for those new to this practice area, as well as a refresher for advanced practitioners.
  • February 8, 2018 | Practice News
    Quick Takes for Your Practice: Should Your Client Sign That Severance Agreement?
    Glenn Gaffney of Gaffney & Gaffney, P.C. discusses whether your client should sign a severance agreement.
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  • February 8, 2018 | Member Services
    Early Access to Lenovo President’s Day Sale
    Receive monumental savings and early access* to member-only deals on Lenovo’s legendary technologies. Now through February 22, 2018, save up to 50% on PCs and accessories. You can also pledge allegiance with warranty service upgrades, while supplies last.