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 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.
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The Bar News. Quick Takes on Illinois Supreme Court Opinions. Leading appellate attorneys review the Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Friday, October 18. CLE & Events.
Your Guide to Landlord-Tenant Law - Illinois State Bar Association
For more information about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, including specific landlord-tenant laws in your municipality or county, contact your local bar association, or visit the Illinois Tenants Union at www.tenant.org.
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.
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.
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.
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Illinois Lawyer Finder. Finding an ISBA lawyer to help you with your legal problem is easy and often free. The ISBA offers two ways to find a lawyer.
New IL law signed to prevent catalytic converter theft
Jul 24, 2024 · Legislation aimed at preventing the theft of catalytic converters has been signed into law by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.