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  • January 4, 2021 | Practice News
    Looking Past COVID-19
    Nearly half of ISBA’s membership suspended operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and nearly as many experienced a decrease in client matters. When asked whether the pandemic has increased their levels of stress, roughly six out of every ten members said yes. When asked whether members perceive more stress in their colleagues and employees as a result of COVID-19, more than 80 percent said they did.
  • December 30, 2020 | CLE
    CLE: Bullies in the Workplace—Legal Implications and Recommended Solutions
    The existence of bullies in the workplace is all too real and comes complete with legal implications for employers. But solutions do exist, and you need to know how to help your clients when they come to you for advice.
  • December 30, 2020 | Practice News
    Cook County Board of Commissioners to Appoint Cook County Public Defender
    The Cook County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for the Cook County Public Defender position. The term of office for the current Cook County Public Defender expires on March 31, 2021.
  • December 30, 2020 | ISBA News
    ISBA President Dennis Orsey Receives SIU School of Law Distinguished Alumni Award
    Congratulations to ISBA President Dennis Orsey, who received the SIU School of Law Distinguished Alumni Award! A full list of alumni award winners is available online.
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  • December 22, 2020 | Practice News
    Illinois Supreme Court Issues Order for Eviction Cases
    The Illinois Supreme Court today issued a new order in eviction cases. The order is a follow-up to the order the Court issued in May setting forth the requirements for any landlord seeking to evict a tenant from a dwelling unit covered by the CARES Act.
  • December 22, 2020 | Member Services
    Office Depot: Last-Minute Gift Giving and Ideas
    In need of some last-minute gifts for coworkers, family, and friends? With Office Depot's member-only deals you can give the gift of comfortable seating and save on items like the WorkPro® 12000 Series Chair (Office Depot Item # 9518879) from the Best Value List.
  • December 21, 2020 | ISBA News
    ISBA Surveys Members on Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
    The ISBA recently surveyed its members about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected them and their law practices, revenue generation, and operating expenses.
  • December 21, 2020 | ISBA News
    Video of ISBA Joint Midyear Meeting Town Hall Event
    The ISBA hosted a Town Hall meeting on December 10 during the Joint Midyear Meeting. ISBA President Dennis Orsey led a discussion where members discussed issues relevant to the bench and bar.
  • December 21, 2020 | Practice News
    Bad Timing
    The U.S. and Illinois constitutions guarantee the accused the right to a speedy trial. A defendant not tried within the appropriate period is entitled to release from custody and dismissal of the charges. But can the right to a speedy trial be extended by the judiciary as an exercise in public health and welfare? The question is pursued by attorney Donald J. Ramsell in his December 2020 Illinois Bar Journal article, “Bad Timing.”
  • December 18, 2020 | Practice News
    Illinois Supreme Court Approves Timeline for Expansion of Remote Access Policy
    The Illinois Supreme Court today announced the approval of Order M.R.18368, which provides a timeline for the expansion of the Remote Access Policy (RAP) for Illinois licensed attorneys and legal services providers in User Group 5.