Legal Roundup
Attorney General Raoul Urges Congress to Increase Access to Banking Services for State-licensed Cannabis Businesses
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general, urged congressional leaders to approve the SAFER Banking Act of 2023 to lift banking restrictions that prevent state-licensed cannabis businesses from accessing the full range of regulated banking and financial services.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors Duly Health and Care Charitable Fund Fundraiser
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP and partners Elizabeth A. Bruer, Marie K. Lynch, and Jessica Levitt Acuna are proud to sponsor the “Care Affair Uncorked” fundraiser hosted by the Duly Health and Care Charitable Fund on October 7 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Village of Shipman Trustee With Theft and Misconduct
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that his office filed charges against a village trustee who formerly served as a village treasurer in Macoupin County for allegedly misusing village funds by collecting pay she was not entitled to and spending funds on personal expenses.
An Overview of the IRS Audit Process for Non-Tax Attorneys on October 5, 2023
Learn best practices to prepare for – or better yet, avoid – an IRS audit or investigation.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Three Central Illinois Gas Station Owners for More Than $4 Million in Tax Fraud
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged three men who own and operate a more than a dozen Central and Southern Illinois gas stations for allegedly underreporting more than $50 million in sales from 2019 to 2022, which produced more than $4 million in tax liability.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Two Lake County Men With Gunrunning and Unlawful Sale of Firearms
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged two Lake County men with allegedly trying to sell illegal firearms, some of which were stolen, in Lake and Cook counties this summer.
Access to Justice Commission Accepting Applications for Forms Committee
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) is seeking two volunteer members to serve on its Forms Committee.
LIVE - ISBA's Solo & Small Firm Conference 2023: The Intersection of Technology and the Law on September 28-29, 2023
ISBA’s two-day Solo and Small Firm Conference gives you the opportunity to earn CLE credits while enhancing your knowledge and networking (in person) with colleagues!
Barry to Speak at DePaul University College of Law Alumni Panel
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Associate Caitlin M. Barry will serve as a panelist for DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal’s Alumni panel discussion on September 27 at DePaul University College of Law.
Mayer Brown earns top rankings in ITR World Tax 2024
Mayer Brown and Tauil & Chequer (T&C) in association with Mayer Brown received top rankings in ITR World Tax 2024, a guide to the world’s leading tax firms and lawyers.
Wahl to Speak for Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Women's Bar Association Illinois
Partner Michelle M. Wahl will speak for Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ panel discussion, “Breaking into IP & Entertainment Law,” on October 12 at the Instituto Cervantes in Chicago, IL.
LIVE WEB - Security is Only as Good as the Weakest Link: Legal Tech Security Measures Every Lawyer Must Take on September 26, 2023
Rule 1.6(c) stipulates that a lawyer must make reasonable efforts to prevent the disclosure of confidential client information.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Lea Gutierrez As Ardc Administrator
The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Illinois attorney Lea S. Gutierrez to serve as the new Administrator of the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) effective October 23, 2023.
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 that the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Lawrence W. Lobb as an associate judge of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit.
Three HeplerBroom Attorneys Play Key Roles at Asbestos Conference
Three of HeplerBroom’s asbestos litigation attorneys will play key roles at HarrisMartin’s annual Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference, which will be held September 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis. Brenda Baum is in her 14th year of co-chairing the event.
Thompson Coburn named a Great Place to Work by The Secured Lender
The Secured Lender has named Thompson Coburn one of the Great Places to Work. SFNet members are featured in the annual section and are honored for company culture, benefits, DEI initiatives, internships and fun perks.
Messina to Address American Petroleum Institute on Key Energy Issues
Alec Messina has been asked to be a panelist at the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) Fall State Government Relations meeting. Messina will provide viewpoints and perspectives on key energy issues to more than 100 state government relations professionals.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judges Appointed in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Twelfth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Joan M. Meyers and Thomas Slazyk as associate judges of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.
Notice of Vacancy for a Resident Circuit Judge – Whiteside County in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit
Justice Lisa Holder White of the Illinois Supreme Court has begun an application process for a Resident Circuit Judge – Whiteside County vacancy in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit.
Harvey Aids Tinley Park-Park District in Mental Health Center Redevelopment
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP proudly announces that Partner Elizabeth S. Harvey has been retained by The Tinley Park-Park District to assist in addressing environmental issues for a new recreational space on the land of a vacant mental health center.