Illinois Bar Journal | July 2020 | Illinois State Bar Association

July 2020 • Volume 108 • Number 7

Practice News

LawPulse | By Pete Sherman, Rhys Saunders, & Khara Coleman

Illinois Law Update

Limits on the use of birth-related sick leave for teachers; free-air dog sniffs; COVID-19-related rules and regulations; and more.

ISBA | By Ed Finkel

Whether by Zoom or in-person, Dennis Orsey is ready to lead the ISBA.

Taxation | From the Newsletters

Stay on top of the pandemic’s impact on tax-payment deadlines, some of which may vary from county to county during the next few months.

Cannabis Law | By Larry A. Davis

How does cannabis legalization alter Illinois DUI law?

Ethics | By Michael L. Shakman and Diane F. Klotnia

Leaving a clean trail when moving to a new firm.

Tort Law | By Gregory R. Jones

Examining the concept of retained control.

President's Page | By Dennis J. Orsey

ISBA’s first president from Madison County reflects on the beginning of his altered, but undeterred, term.

Member to Member

Find a qualified ISBA member when a case falls outside of your area of practice.

Pointers From Practice HQ | By Danielle DavisRoe

When reaching out to clients, consider their preferences and track their responses.

Finding Illinois Law | By Jesse Bowman

An online tool for homing in on a word’s evolving definition depending on the context.

Ethics | By Charles J. Northrup

COVD-19? What COVID-19? The conflicts remain the same—material limitations.

Illinois Bar Foundation | By Deane B. Brown

The Illinois Bar Foundation expands its relief program for attorneys affected by COVID-19.