This program presents the latest developments in Medicaid Compliant Annuity (MCA) planning. It covers best practices for structuring annuities to meet Medicaid eligibility requirements, recent regulatory and policy updates, common compliance pitfalls, and strategic planning considerations.
Gain practical insight into the evolving risks, delays, and uncertainties affecting tax buyers, municipalities, and property owners. This program examines the sweeping impact of Tyler v. Hennepin County on Illinois tax sale and tax deed practice, including how the Supreme Court’s takings analysis has disrupted long-standing enforcement procedures. It also analyzes the implementation failures of the Tyler Technologies tax system in Cook County and their consequences for tax collection, distribution, and real estate transactions.
This program presents a set of financial analysis tools that attorneys can use to make fact-based business decisions and discusses how they can be applied in particular situations.
This program provides a practical grounding in the do’s and don’ts of artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate practice, beginning with a clear reality check on what today’s AI tools can—and cannot—do. Examine guidance and expectations issued by the State of Illinois, highlighting ethical and professional responsibility considerations for real estate professionals. Identify where AI can fail in common real estate workflows and learn practical guardrails for using AI responsibly and effectively in a real estate business.
A summary of recent Illinois case law and Public Access Counselor (PAC) opinions regarding the Open Meetings Act (OMA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). (December 2025)
Help your clients protect their intellectual property from the harmful impacts of the ecpanding global business of counterfeit and infringing goods via ecommerce platforms by learning about the mechanisms intellectual property owners have for stopping it.
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?
In 2024, the Illinois State Police received 273,000 FOID card applications and 128,000 Concealed Carry License Applications (CCL). This program covers background on the Firearms Owner Identification Card Act (FOID Act), caselaw surrounding the restoration of firearm rights, and motion and trial practice tips for a successful appeal.
Clients exhibiting active mental health issues can be complicated and draining. This program provides a broad overview of mental health disorders as well as appropriate ways to respond within the scope of your work.