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Becoming a Leader: Intro to the Young Lawyers Section

Are you a law student or junior associate looking for opportunities to develop leadership skills and build your professional network?

August 5, 2020 In House Counsel Perspectives / Young Lawyer Tips

In-House Counsel Perspectives: Lauren Schwartz

Interviewed by Kenny Matuszewski Working as in-house counsel for a company is one of the most coveted roles a lawyer

August 3, 2020 Corporate Practice / Cybersecurity / Uncategorized

Sanctions Lists Not Just for Financial Services Companies – Amazon Fined for OFAC Violations

By Meredith Mays Espino Earlier this month, Amazon, Inc. settled with the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control

July 17, 2020 CBA Record / Trial Practice

The Jury Problem: Why Courts Should Change the Way Juries Deliberate

Authored by Sami Azhari, originally published in the May-June 2020 issue of the CBA Record On an episode of Modern

July 15, 2020 CBA Bar News / Hot Topics / Young Lawyer Happenings

CBA Young Lawyers Section Convenes Racial Justice Coalition

Post Authored by Chastidy Burns and Kenneth Matuszewski In response to national discussions surrounding racial injustice, inequality, and police brutality,

July 15, 2020 International Law / Practice Area Expertise

A Crash Course in IHL for the Illinois Attorney

Post Authored by Teresa Dettloff What is IHL? International humanitarian law, or IHL, is a set of rules and regulations

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CBA Record – May/June Issue Available Online

Looking to catch up on your summer reading? The May / June 2020 issue of the CBA Record is available

July 13, 2020 Consumer Protection / Privacy

The Survival of BIPA Claims: The Seventh Circuit finds Grounds for Article III Standing

Post Authored by Haley Jenkins The Seventh Circuit recently resolved two questions regarding the injury-in-fact requirement of Article III standing