The Illinois Bar Association will present a live webcast reviewing local animal ordinances on May 13. The session will cover recent state law changes affecting pets and offer guidance for legal professionals. Registration is open now.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a multistate settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line following an investigation into its business practices during COVID-19. The agreement includes reimbursements for consumers and new requirements…
A former U.S. Postal Service worker in Chicago faces felony charges after allegedly stealing customer checks while on duty, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced April 9th. The case highlights ongoing…
Attorney General Kwame Raoul presented his proposed fiscal year 2027 budget before a Senate committee in Chicago on Apr. 8., highlighting revenue generation efforts amid expanding duties under new laws and…
A Madison County judge ruled that Louis Arnold is a Sexually Violent Person following prosecution by Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office. Arnold will remain in state custody under supervision due…
The Illinois Bar Association will hold a webcast exploring how artificial intelligence can be used ethically in pro bono legal work. The event offers attorneys guidance on balancing technology with…
Illinois State Bar Association President Bridget C. Duignan appeared on Leading the Bar podcast discussing collaboration between judges and lawyers. She addressed inclusive leadership strategies alongside Ann Keele. The episode…
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a coalition opposing a Department of Justice proposal affecting attorney discipline processes at the state level. The group says such changes could weaken oversight…
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid has introduced Mobile Justice Clinic vans serving rural areas in central and southern Illinois. The initiative aims at expanding access for residents who face barriers…
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has issued an alert warning Illinois residents about new investment scams spreading across Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Scammers use deceptive ads featuring deepfakes or…
Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition supporting law firms facing sanctions under Trump-era executive orders targeting their advocacy work. The group filed a brief urging courts not to allow…
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition suing President Trump’s administration over an executive order on voter eligibility and mail-in ballots in federal elections. The lawsuit argues this action violates…
The Illinois Bar Association will hold an event supporting women lawyers at Roosevelt University on April 23. The program offers continuing education credits with a focus on diversity and inclusion…
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court not to limit states’ ability to let consumers sue pesticide makers over health warnings. The move…
A federal appeals court sided with Attorney General Kwame Raoul in blocking new HUD rules affecting homeless aid grants. The ruling keeps current funding levels intact for critical long-term housing…
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a court-ordered cleanup after a major asphalt spill impacted a key Illinois waterway last year. The legal action requires Petroleum Fuel & Terminal Company to…
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that the U.S. Department of Energy has ended a contested funding cap on state energy programs after a multistate lawsuit prevailed in court last year.…
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a legal challenge against Trump administration orders requiring two Indiana coal-fired power plants to keep operating past their scheduled retirement dates. The move raises…
The Illinois State Bar Association held its annual Minority Bar CLE Conference in late March at its Chicago office. The event gathered multiple minority bar groups focusing on preparedness in…
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition opposing an executive order affecting birthright citizenship as arguments begin at the Supreme Court in Barbara v. Trump. The group asserts that ending…
The Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office announced its internship program has surpassed 100 participants since launching in late 2016. Officials say the diverse group of interns gain hands-on legal experience…
The Illinois Supreme Court brought oral arguments to Western Illinois University on March 11 for an audience of around 500 people. The event included a Q&A session with judges and…
The Illinois Supreme Court is implementing a statewide public defender’s office under new legislation known as the FAIR Act. Chief Justice P. Scott Neville Jr. outlined how this initiative aims…
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority has opened applications for Adult Redeploy Illinois grants. The program seeks proposals from county governments or judicial circuits aiming to reduce prison use through…
Chelsey Elizabeth Clark has been appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court as Resident Judge for Richland County starting April 17. She fills a vacancy after Judge Ray Vaughn’s retirement and…
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