Have you ever wondered who has access to biometric data in your smartphone, such as the “Face-ID” identification that companies like Apple and Samsung highlight in newer devices, as well as some of the potential legal risks attached to them?
The CBA will offer three training sessions on December 15 for lawyers and law firm staff to meet the State of Illinois’ and City of Chicago’s annual sexual harassment prevention training requirements. In 2022, the City of Chicago passed an
Changes are expected when a new administration comes into office, whether it is along party lines or policy pursuits. New administrations may pursue objectives that are against the established norms and bring into question possible constitutional impacts to everyday life.
AI has officially broken the old rules of running a law firm. The gap between firms that scale and those that stall is now a canyon. CBA Member Benefit Provider Clio’s new Legal Trends Report is your bridge to get
Authored by: Tyler Clark
The Downstream Economy
Economic inequality is skyrocketing, the productivity pay gap is soaring, and the U.S. is becoming an increasingly financialized economy. At the nexus of the law and economic policy, legal scholars have rightly advanced
It’s the time of year again for the Young Lawyers Section to host its Moot Court Competition, in which 30 teams made up of 2-3 law students compete from around the nation. The teams have been working on the selected
Authored by: John Gilmore
The Circuit Court of Cook County includes multiple divisions and sections, including the Chancery Division. Most people are familiar with traditional civil and criminal law – classes attorneys learn during their first year of law school.
Authored by: Allison Guenther
Imagine your favorite Disney princess or Marvel superhero. Your brain may visualize Snow White, Cinderella, Iron Man, Captain America…. You see them clearly in your head. If you saw an image of that character, you would
The Chicago Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Foundation will honor five attorneys who have demonstrated the highest commitment to integrity and public service throughout their careers. Named in honor of the legendary Supreme Court Justice and native Chicagoan John
Authored by: Christine “Chris” Drew
If you ask anyone that has gone through the mental gymnastics that is bar prep and the actual bar exam, they will attest that it is grueling, isolating, and challenging. With the evolution of the
