YLDNews

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Young Lawyers Division

2023 Articles

5 Things to Know in Guardianship and Probate By Sarah LeRose March 2023 Five things to know about guardianship and probate law—two areas that can get extremely complicated quickly.
Asking the Wrong Court May Bar Relief: Fourth District Identifies ‘the Court’ Intended to Grant Relief Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 9(d)(2) By Hannah R. Lamore & Adam Umek August 2023 As a stark reminder to read the Illinois Supreme Court Rules, the Fourth District Appellate Court recently affirmed the order of the Sangamon County Circuit Court dismissing defendants finding plaintiff requested relief under Rule 9(d)(2) for an untimely filing from the wrong court.
Beneficial Leadership Opportunities in the ISBA, Local Bar Associations, and Other Organizations By Thomas M. Connelly January 2023 The beginning of a new year marks a great time for new and young lawyers to get involved in the ISBA and other organizations.
The Best of Both Worlds By Jason R. Blumenthal January 2023 A look at less traditional career paths for JD holders.
BIPA Class Actions Are Gaining Strength Under Recent Illinois Ruling By Joseph Amari November 2023 The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act appears to have cleared another pleadings hurdle as many class action lawsuits under the Act remain pending in Illinois and federal courts.
Coming January 1, 2024: The Employer Juggling Act Featuring the Paid Leave for All Workers Act and Wage Payment and Collection Act By Kayla Davis December 2023 For years Illinois employers have juggled the requirements of the Wage Payment and Collection Act with internal policies. Now, the legislature and Governor Pritzker are adding a new element come the new year with the Paid Leave for All Workers Act.
The Corporate Transparency Act: What Attorneys Need to Know By Priya Thennarasu May 2023 In an effort to combat financial terrorism and money laundering within the United States, the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act was enacted by Congress on January 1, 2021.
Criminal Legal Issues in Social Media By Edward Wasilewski October 2023 An overview of some of the legal issues that stem from social media.
Current Status of Prejudgment Interest in Illinois By Mallory Sanzeri March 2023 On May 28, 2021, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill 0072, amending section 735 ILCS 5/2-1303(c), which established the first prejudgment interest rule in the state.
Examining the Legal Challenges and Controversies Against Illinois’ Assault Weapons Ban By Antonio Lee March 2023 Currently, our nation stands at a crossroad in addressing the ongoing debate to restrict access to assault weapons and large-capacity magazines while considering safety and prevention of mass shootings.
Fighting Bullying in the Legal Profession: An Opportunity for Change By Eli Goldstein November 2023 Uncivil behavior and bullying tarnish the legal profession’s reputation and deter diversity in the field.
Five Important Things to Know for Your Practice Area: Trademark Law By Kerianne A. Strachan April 2023 An overview of the various steps that are important for practitioners to keep in mind when advising clients on how to protect their trademarks and enforce the rights afforded to them with a federal registration.
Giving Back & Goals for 2023 By Genevieve Miller March 2023 How to give your time and talent back to the Illinois State Bar Association.
Giving Back to the Community By Jason R. Blumenthal November 2023 A call for young lawyers to give back to their communities in their free time.
How to Feel Satisfied You Have Completed Your Search for Medical Records By Susannah Price Sullivan December 2023 Tips to help a new lawyer navigate a search for a complete set of medical records.
Illinois Becomes Breeding Ground for Biometric Information Privacy Rights By Joe Souligne January 2023 Since becoming law, Biometric Information Privacy Act litigation has exploded in Illinois.
Illinois Expands Workplace Protections Against Race-Related Hairstyle Discrimination By Terrill A. Wilkins April 2023 On January 1, 2023, the Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair Act went into effect, ushering in an expanded definition of “race” under the Illinois Human Rights Act that broadens workplace protections against race discrimination for employees across the state.
Illinois Supreme Court Rules That Estate of Nursing Facility Resident’s Negligence Action Is Not Subject to Facility’s Arbitration Provision By Montana L. Sinn October 2023 A summary and analysis of Clanton v. Oakbrook Healthcare Centre, Ltd.
In Wake of Seventh Circuit Ruling, Freight Brokers Sleep Easier By Nicholas A. Sandowski & Robert M. Burke September 2023 The appellate court recently issued an opinion with profound implications for freight brokers facing tort litigation.
It Takes 12 to Tango By Trent Cameron January 2023 An argument for why voir dire is the most important part of a trial. 
Johnson & Johnson Kicked From Bankruptcy: Plaintiffs May Finally Get Their Day in Court By Judith Conway February 2023 A summary of LTL Management's Chapter 11 case, which was thrown out by the third circuit last month.
Lawyer and Gamer: A Trip to Gen Con 2023 By Cody N. Follis September 2023 Reflections on why it is important to balance work with leisure and entertainment.
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Litigation 101: How to Prepare for a Court Status By Karen VanderMeer February 2023 Preparation is the key to success in the courtroom, both for our client and your professional reputation.
Lots of Holiday Cheer at the Illinois State Bar Association’s Joint Midyear Meeting By Genevieve Miller December 2023 An overview for the 2023 ISBA Joint Midyear Meeting.
Make Time for the Conference By Dane Nelson April 2023 Three reasons to attend professional conferences.
NextGen Bar Exam Builds on Strengths of Current Attorney Assessments By Prof. Timothy Davis September 2023 The NextGen Bar Exam, which is slated to launch in July 2026, will marry the doctrinal rigor of the current exam with substantive testing of lawyering skills.
The Positives of My Brain Tumor Diagnosis By Natali Thomas February 2023 Positive lessons learned from a difficult experience.
Prosecutorial Bias – ABA’s State & Local Government Section’s CLE at Midyear Meeting By Bianca Brown March 2023 An overview of the prosecutorial bias CLE program at the American Bar Association Midyear Meeting.
A Recap of the 2023 ISBA Member Appreciation & Recognition Reception By Taylor Tyler October 2023 On September 14th, 2023, the Illinois State Bar Association hosted the 2022-23 Member Appreciation and Recognition Reception at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown.
(Re)Gain Control of Your Personal Finances By Kassandra R. Morfin September 2023 With federal student loan interest resuming in September 2023 and loan payments resuming in October 2023, it’s the perfect time to regain control of your personal finances.