Daily Legal News Archive - Illinois State Bar Association
3 days ago · A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it violates the Second and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution and issued an order barring the state from enforcing it.
More than 300 laws take effect in Illinois in 2024. Here’s a full list
Jan 2, 2024 · More than 300 laws take effect in Illinois in 2024. Here's a full list. New year, new you -- oh, and new laws, too. More than 300 of them in Illinois, to be exact. According to a search of the Illinois General Assembly’s website, more than 300 …
New Illinois law allows unused college savings to rollover into ...
Aug 5, 2024 · Gov. JB Pritzker signed a proposal into law Friday to help families put leftover college savings funds into retirement plans.
New Illinois Laws in 2022 - Illinois State Bar Association
Here are brief summaries of the 18 new Illinois laws that will go into effect on January 1, 2022. Attorney’s statute of repose for estate planners. Public Act 102-377 (Sims, D-Chicago; Ann Williams, D-Chicago). Includes a six-year statute of repose that would take effect immediately.
Quick Takes on Illinois Supreme Court Opinions Issued Thursday ...
Sep 19, 2024 · In Andrew W. Levenfeld and Associates, Ltd. v. O’Brien, the Illinois Supreme Court addressed the impact of a failure to comply with Rule 1.5 of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct in obtaining a recovery of fees under quantum meruit.
Low-income utility customers protected from shutoffs under new …
Jul 25, 2024 · Low-income utility customers protected from shutoffs under new Illinois law Electric and gas companies serving more than 500,000 customers will be banned from disconnecting service for people seeking energy payment assistance.
Real Estate Law Update – Fall 2024 | Illinois State Bar Association
Oct 22, 2024 · Real Estate Law Update – Fall 2024. Get the updates you need on real estate law – from the legislative changes and recent case law that may impact your client or law practice, to the importance of having a succession plan in place in …
Your Guide to Getting a Divorce in Illinois | Illinois State Bar ...
A divorce (known as dissolution under Illinois law) is the means by which the marriage between a couple is ended. The judgment for divorce contains the parties’ agreement concerning parental responsibilities for the children and parenting time schedules, support and property/debt division.
Daily Legal News Archive | Illinois State Bar Association
Oct 24, 2024 · Illinois teacher gave Black students bags of cotton after lesson on slavery, lawsuit says. A federal lawsuit claiming an Illinois teacher gave Black students bags of cotton after a lesson about slavery drew outraged community members to their school board's meeting Tuesday. From: News Channel 20.
New Illinois law requires crisis standards of care plan for future ...
Jul 25, 2024 · A new state law could help health care facilities better prepare for future public health emergencies.