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  • December 13, 2019 | CLE
    CLE: Confidentiality Issues in Mental Health Law
    Join us from 1 until 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, for a webcast that details the confidentiality concerns that can arise throughout a litigation case involving a client with mental health issues. Attorneys with all levels of practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand: what qualifies as a valid mental health release of information; who can properly obtain mental health records and how; how to maintain the confidentiality of your client; how to issue subpoenas for mental health records and/or seek the testimony of a mental health provider; and when a mental health provider can make a voluntary disclosure of mental health information.
  • December 13, 2019 | Practice News
    U.S. Attorney’s Office Seeks Assistant U.S. Attorney
    The U.S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Illinois is accepting applications for an assistant United States attorney opening in its Civil Division, Financial Litigation Unit.  Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least two years of post-J.D. legal experience. U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred qualifications include excellent academics, significant litigation, bankruptcy, and collections experience, strong legal writing skills, and commitment to public service.
  • December 12, 2019 | Practice News
    Land of Lincoln Legal Aid Seeks Managing Attorney
    Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, a non-profit organization that provides free legal services to low-income individuals in central and southern Illinois, is seeking a managing attorney at the Northern Regional Office in Springfield. The position includes managing the day-to-day operation of a regional office serving a multi-county region, including its staff, private bar programs, and multiple grants. It also includes supervising staff to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the office and the delivery of professional and high quality legal services.
  • December 11, 2019 | Member Services
    Lawyer Referral Service Makes More than 600 Referrals in November
    The Illinois State Bar Association’s Lawyer Finder Service provides referrals to local lawyers Mondays through Fridays. The Service makes referrals in a number of areas of law. For the month of November 2019 there were more than 600 referrals given. Here are the results for November 2019:
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    December 10, 2019 | Events
    2019 Diversity Leadership Reception
    The ISBA Diversity Leadership Council hosted the Count Me In! reception celebrating diversity and inclusion within the profession and the ISBA on Dec. 6 at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Chicago.
  • December 9, 2019 | ISBA News
    2019 Midyear Meeting Highlights
    The 2019 Joint Midyear Meeting was held Dec. 5-7, 2019, at the Westin O'Hare in Rosemont. Attendees celebrated the profession, discussed issues of mutual interest to the bench and bar, attended business meetings, earned CLE credit, and expanded their social and professional networks at receptions and dinners.  
  • December 9, 2019 | CLE
    CLE: What You Need to Know About Criminal History Background Checks for School Personnel
    Join us from 1 until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, for a webcast that details the information you need regarding criminal history background checks for school personnel. Education law attorneys, labor and employment lawyers, and criminal justice practitioners with all levels of practice experience who attend this seminar will better understand the law, the process, and the practical considerations of conducting background checks; who conducts the background check; who is subject to the requirements; the confidentiality issues to be aware of; and the convictions that would disqualify persons for employment in education.
  • December 9, 2019 | Practice News
    When Is a Person or Trust an Illinois Resident?
    Are the thousands of residents leaving Illinois extricating themselves correctly from their former home state? Have they properly moved their trusts to avoid Illinois taxation? In his December Illinois Bar Journal article, “When Is a Person or Trust an Illinois Resident?,” Richard Sugar examines these questions in the context of Illinois estate and income taxes and considers a few special situations impacted by Illinois law. He also takes a look at the present state-level tax environment in light of recent U.S. Supreme Court pronouncements pertaining to states’ ability to tax their subjects.
  • December 9, 2019 | Practice News
    ARDC Names New Commissioner, Members of Review Board
    The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) has announced the appointment of LaShana T. Jackson as an ARDC commissioner and the appointments of Bradley N. Pollock and Esther J. Seitz to the ARDC’s Review Board.
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    December 9, 2019 | Events
    2019 Joint Midyear Meeting General Assembly Meeting
    The ISBA Assembly met on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the 2019 Joint Midyear Meeting.