Evidence in the Digital Age

A practical exploration of how Article 12 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) governs secured transactions involving digital assets such as cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and blockchain-based records. Gain a working understanding of key legal concepts including “control,” “controllable electronic records,” and “digital collateral,” and how these apply to the creation, transfer, and enforcement of rights in decentralized environments.

This program examines a series of amendments made in 2025 to the Illinois Paternity Act of 2015, the Gestational Surrogacy Act, and the Adoption Act. Collectively, these amendments are referred to as The Equality for Every Family Act.

In today’s hyper-connected world, a single tweet or Facebook post can end a career overnight. From viral videos of employee outbursts to heated political rants on personal accounts, social media has blurred the lines between our private opinions and professional lives. Employers are increasingly faced with difficult questions: Can we fire someone for what they say online? And employees are asking: Do we have any right to speak our minds without risking our jobs?