Legal Roundup
Justice Mary K. O’brien Announces Formation Of Judicial Screening Committee to Fill at-large Thirteenth Circuit Vacancy
Justice Mary K. O’Brien of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the formation of a judicial screening committee for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Department of Human Services Employee for Allegedly Possessing, Disseminating Child Sexual Abuse Material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Rushville, Illinois man for allegedly possessing and disseminating child sexual abuse material. Billy R. Ruple Jr., 44, works as a security and therapy aide for the Department of Human Services (DHS) Rushville Treatment and Detention Facility (TDF).
LIVE WEB - Probate Pitfalls on March 25, 2025
Probate “pitfalls” are inevitable, and no two cases are alike.
Illinois Supreme Court Visits Fifth District Appellate Court in Mt. Vernon
The Justices of the Supreme Court of Illinois paid a visit to the Fifth District Appellate Court in Mt. Vernon on March 17th as part of the Riding the Circuit initiative culminating in oral arguments at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale the following day.
LIVE WEB - Practical and Inexpensive Cybersecurity Tools and Best Practices for the Solo & Small Firm on March 25, 2025
This seminar provides essential guidance on securing your practice with affordable and effective tools.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Illinois State Police Employee Over Fraudulent Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a suburban Cook County man on Thursday alleging he fraudulently applied for and received workers’ compensation benefits while working for the Illinois State Police (ISP).
Illinois Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments At Southern Illinois University
Oral arguments for two cases, People v. Hoffman and Hulsh v. Hulsh, will be held before the Illinois Supreme Court and an audience of over 900 students and local community members.
LIVE WEB - Business Divorce Series: Resolving Issues and Dividing Assets - Privacy & Cybersecurity on March 21, 2025
Help your clients maintain their privacy and security throughout their business divorce (and beyond) with this informative online program.
Attorney General Raoul Supports Perkins Coie Law Firm Targeted for Representing Clients Disfavored by President
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie LLP (Perkins Coie), the Seattle law firm targeted by President Donald Trump for representing clients and taking positions disfavored by the president.
LIVE WEB - Business Divorce Series: Resolving Issues and Dividing Assets - Intellectual Property on March 19, 2025
Do your clients need help resolving issues and dividing assets due to their business “divorce”?
Benesch Ranks #62 Among Top 200 Law Firms in 2024 Leopard Law Firm Index
Benesch is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized among the top 200 law firms in the 2024 Leopard Law Firm Index (LLFI) by legal intelligence provider Leopard Solutions, ranking #62.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Thomas E. St. Jules as an associate judge of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit.
Attorney General Raoul, U.S. Department of Justice Submit Final Proposed Fix to End Google’s Search Monopoly
Attorney General Kwame Raoul , as part of a bipartisan coalition of 38 attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), proposed a final package of remedies to end Google’s illegal monopoly over internet search engines and restore competition to the benefit of consumers.
LIVE WEB - Business Divorce Series: Resolving Issues and Dividing Assets - An Introduction on March 13
ISBA’s Business Divorce Series kicks off with an introduction to the issues you or your client may face while dividing assets among business partners seeking to dissolve their professional relationship.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Plea, Prison Sentence for Fayette County Man Who Possessed Child Sexual Abuse Material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a Fayette County man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material.
LIVE WEB - Bring the Law to Everyone: Making Word Documents Accessible on March 11, 2025
Lawyers live and die by words, written and spoken, but mostly written
Illinois Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments At Southern Illinois University on March 18
The Illinois Supreme Court will leave the Illinois Supreme Court Building in Springfield behind for a day and “ride the circuit” to hear oral arguments at Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Carbondale on March 18, 2025.
LIVE WEB - How To Advise Your Criminal Law Client Regarding Deportation Issues on February 28, 2025
Get the information and updates you need to effectively advise your clients on important immigration law issues, as well as how to answer questions regarding their immigration status and the threat of deportation.
Ahead of Hearing, Attorneys General Issue Joint Statement on Lawsuit to Preserve Funding for Medical and Public Health Innovation Research
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, today issued a joint statement ahead of a court hearing in Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. National Institutes of Health.
HeplerBroom Sponsors Environmental Seminar on Land and Waste Regulations on February 27, 2025
HeplerBroom is proud to be one of the sponsors of the Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group’s (IERG) Land & Waste Conference.