July 2020 Bench and Bar Newsletter

By Azar Alexander & Joy Anderson

On June 15, the United State Supreme Court directly and unequivocally answered the question of whether an employer can terminate an employee for their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

An Illinois Supreme Court press release on the fair and equitable administration of justice, and how the court plans to address these issues.

A statement from the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission regarding its commitment to addressing injustice.

By Brittney L. Denley

Several recent U.S. cases have affirmed that the General Data Protection Regulation will not provide a safe harbor in which parties may seek refuge from U.S. litigation discovery obligations.

By Evan Bruno

 As part of its 2020-2023 Strategic Plan, the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice plans to draft a uniform policy, to be presented to the Illinois Supreme Court, allowing greater use of cell phones in courthouses and encouraging adoption of a uniform policy statewide.

By Jordan Michael Smith

The detainees already completed their criminal sentences—but they are prevented from leaving for years. And with the coronavirus spreading, their lives are at risk.

Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.