Authored by: Ted Kontopoulos
This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 publication of the CBA Record. Click here to read the entire article.
Paying It Forward: The YLS Mentorship Program
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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 no right to an attorney, even if faced with civil contempt proceedings that lead to incarceration and commitment to the
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 read the entire article.
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 him or herself and the child. However, according to the relocation statute of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage
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 read the entire article.
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 protects a variety of rights. The nuances of IP protection recently bubbled up across the sea in a trademark infringement
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 read the entire article.
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 Nations Office on Drugs and Crime states that “[w]ildlife trafficking involves the illegal trade, smuggling, poaching, capture, or collection of
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 be exacerbated when relevant documents and information cannot be located. What can and must be done in the short-term after
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 Chicago Athletic Association’s Stagg Court on May 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM. Also, for the first time ever, the Most