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The new Rural Practice Section is open to ALL ISBA members, and section membership is FREE through June 2026. By joining the Section, you’ll get FREE access to the Rural Practice Section Community on ISBA Central and receive the Rural Practice Newsletter. Sign up today: isba.org/sections/rural #RuralPractice #RuralPracticeSection #ISBA

TOMORROW! Join us for YLD Book Club on Sept. 18 at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom with author James Varga! {James Varga is a judge in Chicago. He began his professional career on the prosecution team against John Gacy, murderer of 33 boys and young men.} The meeting will be interesting and engaging for all attendees, regardless if you did not read the book or started the book but did not finish it. Special thanks to co-sponsor, the ISBA Criminal Justice Section. Register: https://lnkd.in/gvjPRHVx

Today, we celebrate the birthday of our government, and we commemorate the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. 🇺🇸 #ConstitutionDay "I consider the difference between a system founded on the legislatures only, and one founded on the people, to be the true difference between a league or treaty and a constitution." -James Madison (Constitutional Convention, 1787)

Fully updated for 2024 with all the changes from the SAFE-T Act, including an expanded and up-to-date section on the pretrial release provisions that took effect on Sept. 18, 2023. Thank you to author Darren O’Brien for this publication. O'Brien is now in private practice after a 30-year career at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. Place your order: https://lnkd.in/gw6aBMtH

Back by popular demand! Don’t miss the 6th Annual Bock Food Law and Policy Conference as we explore the hot topics and emerging legal issues in the food and agricultural law industries. Thank you to coordinators: Robert Anderson, Bahr Anderson Law Group, LLC Prof. Bryan Endres, Bock Food and Agricultural Law Program, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Jane E. McBride, Attorney at Law Also, thank you to speakers: Prof. Sarah Everhart, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, Widener University Prof. Maria Kalaitzandonakes, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign John O’Connor, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Prof. William C. Ridley, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Prof. Emily E. LB. Twarog, PhD, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Register: https://lnkd.in/gBSfjBZa #FoodLaw #ISBA 🥦 🍎 🥕 🍌 🍽️ MCLE Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois

Written by members of the ISBA Family Law Section Council, the 2024 FAMILY LAW TOOLKIT is a quick reference guide that no family law practitioner should be without. It includes relevant statutes, caselaw, and supreme court rules. In plain, easy-to-follow terms, it walks you through the calculation of support and maintenance, education expenses, the equitable division of property, parentage issues, attorney fees, and so much more. Many thanks to the 2024 Edition Contributing Authors! Order the ISBA's 2024 FAMILY LAW TOOLKIT: https://lnkd.in/gXbNUWZw

The Illinois State Bar Association's State and Local Taxation Section hosted a "Back to School" networking event on Sept. 12 at Hubbard Inn in Chicago. New and returning members of the #StateAndLocalTaxation Section had the opportunity to socialize and network with colleagues and learn about the ISBA over food and drinks. Learn more about the State and Local Taxation Section: https://lnkd.in/gN5ch-FE Visit The Bar News to view the photo gallery: https://lnkd.in/gQzzQZgR

On Sept. 5, President Sonni Williams, board members, & many ISBA members attended The Advocates Society Summer Reception held at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. Congratulations to Illinois Supreme Court Justice David Overstreet & Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans who were honored for their service to the Polish Community.