Shark Law: Why Our Apex Predators Deserve Legal Protection
Authored by: Teresa Detloff On July 9, 2022, a controversial shark fishing tournament was held in Florida despite outcry from
U.S. Judicial Conference to Consider Amendments to Federal Rule of Evidence 702
Post Authored By: Whitney Barr The long-anticipated amendments to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 have been unanimously approved by the
Beware of Bank Secrecy Laws: Lessons from Credit Suisse
Post Authored By: Ryan Mill On February 20, 2022, Credit Suisse – a global investment bank and financial services firm
The Quickly Evolving Landscape of Buy Now Pay Later Laws
Post Authored By: Kasim Carbide, Esq. The Buy Now Pay Later (“BNPL”) model has not only caught the attention of
The Future of the Unified Tax Credit and Potential Strategies
Article Authored By: Brian M. Bentrup On January 1, 2018, the Tax Cuts and Job Act (“TCJA”) became effective. Prior
Landing a Job in 2022: 3 Tips for Law Students
Authored by: Ted Kontopoulos and Alex Kontopoulos This article was originally published in the May/June 2022 edition of the CBA
Myth vs. Reality: How You Can Serve as a JEC Investigator and Help Influence the Judiciary
Authored by: Ted Kontopoulos This article was originally published in the May/June 2022 edition of the CBA Record. Click here
Toolkit for New Lawyers
Article Authored By: Whitney Barr Passing the bar and becoming a lawyer is a great accomplishment. Your first year as
CBA Mediations, At Your Service
Authored by: Tracy Brammeier This article as originally published in the May/June 2022 edition of the CBA Record. Click here
Judge’s Advice to Lawyers in 2022
Authored by: Judge Jasmine V. Hernandez This article was originally published in the May/June 2022 edition of the CBA Record.
Rule 27 is Not a Discovery Substitute: The Recent Holding of Qin v. Deslongchamps, No. 21-1873 (7th Cir. 2022)
Article Authored By: Peter Danos The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals (“Seventh Circuit”) recently issued an opinion affirming that a
Tips for Deposing a Reluctant Witness
Post Authored By: Whitney Barr The primary goal of taking a deposition is to obtain information. You want to find
In What Jurisdiction is Probate of a Decedent’s Estate Proper?
Post Authored By: Brian M. Bentrup In what jurisdiction should a decedent’s estate be probated? The answer to that question
Will There Ever Be a Student Loan Bailout?
Post Authored By: Jeff Gold It’s been more than a decade since the Great Recession. Remember how it brought multibillion-dollar
The Importance of Coming Together
Authored by: Tracy Brammeier This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 publication of the CBA Record. Click here to
What Has the YLS Done For You? Perspectives on Purpose & Participation
Authored by: Ted Kontopoulos and Kaitlin King This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 publication of the CBA Record.
Paying It Forward: The YLS Mentorship Program
Authored by: Ted Kontopoulos This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 publication of the CBA Record. Click here to
Blind Justice? Not Blind to Race and Income in Family Court (Part I)
Article Authored By: Jason Pica Stated broadly, the family court system is a “pay-to-play” civil court system where litigants have
From the Bench: Judge Charles P. Kocoras
Authored by: Kenneth Matuszewski This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 publication of the CBA Record. Click here to
Using the UCCJEA to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence
Article Authored By: Jason Pica Survivors of domestic violence may flee the State of Illinois with the child to protect
Responding to Subpoenas Seeking Electronically Stored Information: 7 Basic Tips for Young Lawyers
Authored by: Jake Berger This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 publication of the CBA Record. Click here to
The Cake is a Lie: A Discussion on Sweet Treats and Intellectual Property
Article Authored By: Natalie Elizaroff Intellectual property is a diverse array of ingredients all layered together in a cake that
Navigating the Speedy Trial Process
Authored by: Jarrad Woodson This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 publication of the CBA Record. Click here to
Out of the Jungle and into the Bank: The Domestic Impacts of Global Wildlife Trafficking
Article Authored By: Teresa Dettloff Defining Wildlife Trafficking While there is no universally accepted definition of wildlife trafficking, the United
Steps to Take When a Loved One Passes Away
Article Authored By: Brian M. Bentrup The loss of a loved one is a difficult experience and one which can
Young Lawyers Section to Host “Most Fit Lawyer” Competition to Benefit Lawyers in the Classroom
Back after popular demand, the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section is hosting its Most Fit Lawyer competition at the
Seventh Circuit Approaches to Allowing a Substitute Expert: Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 16(b) and 37(c)
Article Authored By: Whitney Barr A variety of circumstances can arise that would preclude an expert witness from testifying at
Girl Scout Project Law Track 2022 Seeks Volunteers
The Alliance for Women is seeking volunteers for its annual Project Law Track program in coordination with the Girls Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
Pro-Tips to Improve Your Legal Writing Skills
Article Authored By: Teresa Dettloff In my early years of practicing law, I’ve received many a draft back covered in
Need Attorney Support Services? CBA Member Benefit Provider Amata Has Options for Your Business
Authored By: Amata Law Office Suites, a Chicago Bar Association partner organization EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In creating the business model for Amata