Join us from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26 to get the legislative updates you need to advise your clients on key areas of traffic law. Criminal defense counsel, prosecutors, traffic law attorneys, general practitioners, and young lawyers with all levels of practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand: how traffic law and criminal law are being impacted by the recreational use of marijuana; the changes due to bail reform, as well as criminal and traffic assessments and costs; the latest DUI and summary suspension case law changes; and how the recent changes might affect your clients and your practice.

The ISBA is accepting nominations for committees and section councils for the 2021-2022 bar year. The deadline for nominations is January 31. More than 1,000 ISBA members serve on committees and section councils, which are responsible for producing newsletters and CLE programs, proposing legislation and rules, and helping the Association serve its members.

When law firms all over the U.S. began teleworking due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many did not have methods in place to share confidential information electronically. Many law firms continue to worry about storing client information in the cloud. We know that lawyers may ethically use the cloud and that technology will continue to advance. Therefore, says Victor M. Zamora in his January Illinois Bar Journal article, “Cloud Cover,” it is time for lawyers to get familiar with and learn how cloud computing works and understand the benefits and risks before choosing a cloud computing service to store data. Zamora relies on the Illinois State Bar Association’s Professional Conduct Advisory Opinion No. 16-06, which states that lawyers may use cloud-based services provided that “the lawyer takes reasonable measures to ensure that the client information remains confidential and is protected from breaches,” and other best practices for guidance on starting out in the cloud.

Join us from the comfort of your home or office from noon until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20 for an in-depth look at the Illinois adoption process. Child law attorneys, family law counsel, general practitioners, and new lawyers with basic practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand: the statutes governing adoption law in Illinois; the different types of Illinois adoption options; the adoption law nuances to be aware of; and much more.