Bias has Been Eliminated... Hypothetically Speaking

Illinois and federal courts and the Illinois General Assembly and the US Congress continue to impact the operations of all Illinois governments. Review the latest and most pressing court decisions and legislative actions affecting government entities throughout the state.

Real estate attorneys deal with Real Property Disclosure Statements every day. However, we seldom review the Disclosure Act to refresh our memories as to the who, what, and when of seller disclosure requirements. There are a number of exceptions exempting sellers from disclosing certain information, or from disclosing at all. There are also nuances of which we should be aware. As Sellers may subject themselves to significant consequences for failing to properly disclose under the Act, as attorneys we need to advise clients properly. Delve into the specific requirements of the Disclosure Act, its nuances, and select court cases under the Act.

A Conversation of “DIIR” importance: Diversity, Inclusion, Implicit Bias and Racism and their Impact on our Legal Profession. The past 12 months have been marked by debate, protest and policymaking at nearly every level related to the issues of diversity, inclusion, implicit bias and racism (DIIR). The legal profession and the justice system are no exceptions, and it is critically important that attorneys discuss and understand these issues. In this session we discuss how these issues are being addressed in Illinois Courts.