Environmental

PRE-ORDER A complete guide to environmental issues raised in corporate and real estate transactions.

A comprehensive guide of Illinois’ special districts that provide essential services for communities.

A panel of judges discuss how to appear for court over Zoom, proper courtroom decorum, attire and presentation, and an explanation about local rules, standing orders, and how to properly complete an Order.

Insight on running for judge, elections, judicial appointments, and the associate judge process in Cook County.

This handbook is a practical guide to property issues surrounding Illinois farming law.

Illinois EPA Bureau of Land Update
A regulatory update for the programs managed by the IEPA Bureau of Land, including the Illinois RCRA Program, Site Remediation Program, and Leaking Underground Storage Tank Program. Also discussed are recent changes in federal programs that may impact Illinois.

Environmental Violations and Enforcement
Explore the mechanisms available to the State for enforcing environmental laws. Topics include the various types of environmental violations, proceedings with the Illinois EPA, enforcement by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, and potential remedies and penalties. Strategies to assist regulated entities in avoiding enforcement, or with successfully navigating the enforcement process if necessary, will also be examined.

New Biden Priorities for the Clean Water Act: What Does it Mean for Illinois?
The Biden administration has plans to overturn much of the Trump administration’s environmental agenda, and it took swift action on taking office. What does this new agenda mean for Illinois’ waterways? Learn more about this and get other updates concerning the Clean Water Act during this presentation.

Essential title for attorneys practicing land use, municipal, or construction law.

Examine the changing environmental law landscape with Illinois-focused sessions presented by Illinois attorneys. The Environmental Law Institute will address the Biden-Harris Administration’s planned and expected changes to land, water, air, and commercial real estate while also providing a much-needed general overview of the need-to-know in environmental law both nationally and in Illinois.

This guide is a focused discussion of elements and pleadings for real property-related cases in Illinois.

Practical guide for attorneys representing property owners or government entities in eminent domain proceedings.