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  • August 20, 2019 | Practice News
    Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Erwin as At-Large Circuit Judge in Eighth Judicial Circuit
    Drew T. Erwin has been appointed at-large circuit judge in the Eighth Judicial Circuit.  Erwin is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Mark A. Drummond on Aug. 5. The appointment takes effect on Sept. 6 and will conclude on Dec. 7, 2020, when the vacancy will be filled by the winner of the November 2020 general election. 
  • August 20, 2019 | CLE
    CLE: E-Filing–How to File Properly While Meeting Privacy Obligations
    Join us online from noon until 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 for a comprehensive overview of the e-filing process and the electronic issues that can arise for practitioners during the filing process, as well as the privacy and logistics concerns that can affect attorneys and their clients.
  • August 20, 2019 | Practice News
    National Conference of Bar Examiners Issues Practice Analysis Survey
    The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) is asking attorneys to take part in a practice analysis survey, which takes about 15 to 20 minutes to complete.   The survey is designed to collect information about the work that newly licensed lawyers perform; the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to competently perform that work; and the technology used in law practice.
  • August 19, 2019 | Practice News
    eFileIL Temporarily Unavailable on August 25
    eFileIL will be unavailable for filing Sunday, Aug. 25, beginning at 6 a.m. for scheduled maintenance. It is anticipated that this maintenance activity to take four hours to complete.
  • August 19, 2019 | Practice News
    Don’t Overlook Hudson: Still a Seminal Case 11 Years Later
    Hudson and subsequent caselaw is clear: If a plaintiff voluntarily dismisses a lawsuit after one count of a multicount complaint is dismissed with prejudice under either section 2-619 or section 2-1005 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, any refiling will be barred by res judicata and the rule against claim-splitting (barring an exception). In his August 2019 Illinois Bar Journal article, “Don’t Overlook Hudson,” Adam T. Ernette, an associate at Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP in Chicago, uses Hudson v. City of Chicago as a starting point for a state-of-the-law analysis regarding res judicata and the rule against claim-splitting for attorneys considering taking a voluntary dismissal.
  • August 15, 2019 | Events
    IBF to Host Reception Honoring Myles Jacobs
    The Illinois Bar Foundation will honor the life and legacy of Myles L. Jacobs at a reception to aid lawyers in need. The Myles Jacobs Memorial Reception will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4 at Barolo Ristorante in Joliet. Proceeds will benefit the Illinois Bar Foundation's Warren Lupel Lawyers Care Fund, which provides financial aid to help deserving members of the Illinois Bar and their families pay for everyday essentials during times of crisis. 
  • August 14, 2019 | Practice News
    Illinois Lawyers' Assistance Program Seeks Project and Event Manager
    The Illinois Lawyers' Assistance Program (LAP) is seeking a project and event manager.  Qualifications: Masters, or JD preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook (mail merges). Knowledge of management platforms (Eventbrite, MailChimp).
  • August 14, 2019 | Practice News
    Illinois Lawyers' Assistance Program Seeks Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
    The Illinois Lawyers' Assistance Program (LAP) is seeking a bookkeeper/administrative assistant position.  This part-time position reports to the executive director and provides support to the organization and staff in an effort to advance the organization’s mission of providing assistance to the Illinois legal community in the areas of substance use and mental health impairment.  
  • August 14, 2019 | Practice News
    ARDC Names New Public Information Officer
    The Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC), the administrative agency that regulates all licensed Illinois lawyers, has named Steven R. Splitt to serve as that organization’s next public information officer. He will begin working in that capacity on Aug. 29.
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  • August 14, 2019 | Practice News
    California Temblors
    The State Bar of California is considering a proposal that would allow legal technicians to offer legal advice and nonlawyers to share fees with attorneys. Similar proposals have drawn criticism from Illinois State Bar Association leaders, who claim they would fundamentally shift the legal landscape.  “It has been the consistent position of the Illinois State Bar Association that the practice of law is a privilege reserved for licensed lawyers,” said ISBA President David B. Sosin. “The sharing of fees with hedge funds, multi-national corporations, and nonlawyers has been a disaster in other countries. Most importantly, nothing in the California proposal, or similar proposals and plans, address the preeminent issue, which is the protection of the public.”