Legal Roundup
Attorney General Raoul Takes Action to Keep Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Working
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in support of federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) employees who were told by the Trump administration and Elon Musk to stop working on cases investigating deceptive and abusive conduct by companies.
Justice Mary K. O’brien Announces At-large Vacancy in Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
Justice Mary K. O’Brien of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for an At-Large Circuit Judge vacancy in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. Please be advised that any candidate seeking appointment to this vacancy shall reside within the circuit boundaries.
LIVE WEB - Artificial Intelligence Advisor: Use AI To Help Manage Your Firm on February 25, 2025
Many groundbreaking inventions begin with someone’s desire to eliminate a rote task or annoyance.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Wesley Gozia as At-large Circuit Judge in Fourth Judicial Circuit
Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Wesley A. Gozia as an At-Large Circuit Judge in the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
Attorney General Raoul Stands With Transgender Military Members in Challenge to President Trump’s Discriminatory Executive Order
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with a coalition of 20 state attorneys general, is standing with transgender military members targeted by the Trump administration’s executive order banning transgender Americans from serving in the military.
Live Web - the High Way: Cars and Cannabis in Illinois on February 19, 2025
Don’t miss this in-depth look at the Fourth Amendment and how it relates to the odor of cannabis in vehicles, as well as the latest jurisprudence from the Illinois Supreme Court regarding probable cause based on this issue
LIVE WEB - Planning for Illinois Estates with Challenging Assets on February 18, 2025
Challenging assets can be anything from tax deferred assets, to non-Illinois situs assets, to assets not easily divisible between spousal trusts, and more.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Plea, Prison Sentence Against Metro-east Man for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a Metro-East man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to the possession of child sexual abuse material.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Matthew Vaughn as Resident Judge in Wayne County
Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Matthew E. Vaughn as a Resident Circuit Judge in Wayne County in the Second Judicial Circuit.
Attorney General Raoul Joins Coalition in Filing Lawsuit to Stop Elon Musk and Doge’s Attack on Americans
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop the unauthorized disclosure of Americans’ private information and sensitive data.
LIVE WEB - Efficient & Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence for Meaningful Witness Preparation on February 14, 2025
Learn how artificial intelligence can help you maximize results during the witness preparation process, as well as create flow charts for conducting witness preparation interviews with this informative online seminar.
Attorney General Raoul, State Attorneys General Continue to Push for Relief in Case Challenging Freeze on Federal Funding
Attorney General Kwame Raoul , as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, filed a motion for preliminary injunction in NY v. Trump, the ongoing lawsuit co-led by Illinois challenging actions by President Donald Trump, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and federal agencies attempting to pause nearly $3 trillion in federal funding.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Patrick King as Resident Judge in Third Judicial Circuit
Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Patrick G. King as a Resident Circuit Judge in Madison County in the Third Judicial Circuit, Subcircuit Two.
LIVE WEB - Planning Strategies & Opportunities Before the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Sunsets in 2025 on February 11
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to expire at the end of 2025 …. will your clients be ready?
LIVE - 31st Annual Agricultural Law Seminar on February 7, 2025
Don’t miss ISBA’s 31st Annual Agricultural Law Seminar for all the updates you need on a variety of hot topic issues, including agricultural real estate issues to be aware of and helping your clients plan for the Illinois estate tax.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains 15-year Prison Sentence for Mcdonough County Man Who Possessed Child Sexual Abuse Material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a Macomb, Illinois man prosecuted by his office was sentenced to 15 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Deborah J. Menas as associate judge of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit.
LIVE WEB - What to Know When Starting a Food or Agricultural Tech Business on February 6, 2025
Starting and running a food or ag-tech company comes with a myriad of issues that your client must know about and consider – from what information is required on product labeling and which type of insurance offers the best protection for their investment, to the BIPA warnings they need be aware of and the preferred entity types to consider.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Former Community-based Home Caregiver With Abuse, Neglect of Elderly Patient
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced charges against a suburban DuPage County caregiver over an incident at a community-based home that resulted in an older resident sustaining second-degree burns to a majority of her lower body.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Twelfth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Antoinette L. Granholm as an associate judge of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.