IICLE® FLASHPOINTS™

The November 2024 edition of FLASHPOINTS™ explores an Illinois Supreme Court ruling that admission of no concealed carry license is sufficient evidence for a firearm possession charge in criminal law and highlights an affirmation of dismissal of a challenge to Chicago's short-term leasing ordinance in condominium law. This edition also features a memorial for Donald C. Schiller, a dedicated IICLE® contributor and former Board Member. Subscribe for legal updates from Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

In the September 2024 edition of FLASHPOINTS™, new developments and trending topics are explored across multiple practice areas. Highlights include a ruling on condominium law in which a contract to sell property was nullified due to improper notice, the use of hearsay under the forfeiture-by-wrongdoing exception in criminal law, and significant amendments to the Whistleblower Act. Additionally, courts addressed issues like absolute litigation privilege in defamation claims, real estate disclosures concerning backyard flooding, and workers’ compensation claims. This edition also features a spotlight on Larry A. Davis, a long-time contributor to DUI law. Subscribe for legal updates from Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

The October 2024 edition of FLASHPOINTS™ highlights significant employment and labor law changes to the Personnel Record Review Act, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. This edition also covers an overruling by the Illinois Supreme Court, finding the smell of cannabis alone no longer provides probable cause for vehicle searches. Additional topics include recent rulings on limited scope retainer agreements, temporary support requests in family law, and notable cases in real estate and workers’ compensation law. This edition spotlights Russell D. Knight, a first-time contributor to IICLE® publications. Subscribe for more legal updates from the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

Highlights of the August 2024 edition of FLASHPOINTS™ include discussions of Illinois' new law banning “captive audience” meetings for employers and the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the use of absent analysts’ statements in criminal cases. Whether you're navigating new employment regulations or staying informed on significant legal decisions, IICLE® has the resources you need. Subscribe now for monthly e-updates!

In our July 2024 issue of FLASHPOINTS™ for the Learning Lawyer, we discuss the admissibility of social media messages in Criminal Law. Employment & Labor Law highlights three significant amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act. Our Family Law section examines a key reversal for improper analysis and a decision on recognizing a new tort. Finally, we provide updates in Workers' Compensation Law on recovery for disability benefits. Stay informed with these essential insights.

This Month's Topics: Condominium Law: Unit Owner’s Liability for Usurping Common Elements | Criminal Law: Interpreting Pretrial Fairness Act’s 48-Hour Detention Hearing | Employment & Labor Law: Chicago's Rules for Paid Leave Ordinance | Ethics: Summary Judgment for Attorney Due to Lack of Proximate Cause | Family Law: Parenting Time and Putative Spouse Statute | Workers’ Compensation: Decedent’s Cardiac Arrest Findings.