10-5 2020 Newsletter

MCBA Newsletter october 5, 2020

2020
October Events
10/9/20 (Fri.)
"Breakfast with the Bar"

10/12/20 (Mon.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

10/13/20 (Tues.)
BOG Committee Meeting

10/16/20 (Fri.)
"Breakfast with the Bar"

10/20/20 (Tues.)
CLE Zoom Event

10/23/20 (Fri.)
"Breakfast with the Bar"

10/27/20 (Tues.)
CLE Committee Meeting

10/30/20 (Fri.)
"Breakfast with the Bar"

November Events
11/3/20 (Tues.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

11/6/20 (Fri.)
"Breakfast with the Bar"

11/10/20 (Tues.)
BOG Committee Meeting

11/11/20 (Wed.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

11/13/20 (Fri.)
"Breakfast with the Bar"

11/13-15/20 (Fri.-Sun..)
ISU Mock Trial Tournament - cancelled

11/17/20 (Tues.)
CLE Zoom Event

11/20/20 (Fri.)
"Breakfast with the Bar"

11/24/20 (Tues.)
CLE Committee Meeting

11/26 & 11/27/20 (Thurs. & Fri.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

December Events
12/4/20 (Fri.)
"Breakfast with the Bar"

12/8/20 (Tues.)
BOG Committee Meeting

12/11/20 (Fri.)
"Breakfast with the Bar"

12/18/20 (Fri.)
"Breakfast with the Bar"

12/24 (Thurs.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

12/25 (Fri.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

12/29/20 (Tues.)
CLE Committee Meeting

2021
January Events
1/1/21 (Fri.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

united state district court for the central district of illinois
second amended
general order 20-03

The purpose of this Order is to review and re-issue authorizations for the continued use of video and telephone conferences in accordance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act").

September 28, 2020 - 2nd Amended General Order 20-03

The pantagraph's 2020 class of

20 under 40

Two of the MCBA Members were selected.
Congratulations!

Michael butts
and
jenna kearns

Article Here

chicago 7

Tuesday - October 20
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

FREE Virtual Seminar - 1.5 Illinois CLE hours - pending approval

The Chicago 7 Trial was one of the most famous, and infamous, trials ever to take place in a Chicago courtroom. Now, 50 years after the verdict, and days after the release of a new blockbuster film on Netflix, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the Federal Bar Association-Chicago Chapter, and the Seventh Circuit Bar Association are proud to present a conversation with the last living member of either trial team- former Assistant United States Attorney Dick Schultz. U.S. District Judge Thomas Durkin and U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Cole interview Mr. Schultz as he takes us through all of the hard-to-believe moments of one of the most talked about trials in American history.

Click on the above picture for the registration information.

ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT ANNOUNCEMENT

M.R. 30370 - In re: Illinois Courts Response to COVID-19 Emergency

m.r. 30370 order

Information provided by: Don Everhart, Jr.

friday
breakfast with the bar

This Friday at Coffee Hound beginning at 8:00 am.

MCBA SCHOLARSHIP

If you know any law students, please inform them about the 2020 MCBA Community Service Scholarship. The $2,500 scholarship is open to second or third year law students with strong ties to McLean County, Bloomington-Normal, or its surrounding communities. Prime candidates will express and demonstrate a commitment to legal aid work, pro bono activities, or community service. The application deadline is October 31, 2020. Please see the link to the scholarship application below.

Click on the image above to submit an application.

TUESDAY - october 20
CLE
NOON VIA ZOOM

DEMYSTIFYING CANNABIS IN ILLINOIS FOR INDIVIDUALS:
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO ADVISE YOUR CLIENTS AND POTENTIAL CLIENTS

[1 hour CLE pending approval]

Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming Mr. Brendan Bukalski from the Johnson Law Group. In 2019, Illinois became one of eleven states to legalize certain cannabis offenses, and became the first state to legalize cannabis sale. Time has passed, and laws still regulate possession, consumption, transportation, growing and expungement of cannabis. This CLE will inform attendees about Illinois' cannabis laws so that attendees can better understand them and advise their clients.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Instead of our Bloomington-Normal Luncheon, we will be mixing it up and throwing our very first Un-Gala! This way, you can have all the information we usually share at our fall luncheon, wherever you are, however you want!

This year, we are celebrating 25 years of The Immigration Project. That means 25 years worth of work, 25 years worth of impact, and 25 years of increased access to Immigration Justice in the state of Illinois.

The first ever Immigration Project Un-Gala will be held on Friday, October 9th, and you can “participate” from the comfort of your couch! RSVP and make a donation using the link below, and we will send you your virtual party pack on Un-Gala day! You can look at the things you're interested in, skip the things you're not, and celebrate the Immigration Proejct the way you want!

Donors who give over $100 can opt to receive an Un-Gala Goody bag, and those who give over $150 can also opt to receive one of the very first TIP T-Shirts. Just indicate your preferences and size on the registration form!

Thank you so much for your consideration in being a sponsor!
Your sponsorship is crucial to continuing our important work.

more information here

mark your calendar

2020
October 20 - CLE noon time event
October 26 - 6th Annual Project Santa Adoptions opens
November 17 - Underwood CLE noon time event
2021
January 19 - State of the Circuit CLE noon time event
February 16 - CLE noon time event
March 16 - CLE noon time event
April 21-22 - The Guardian Ad Litem Event
June 7 - MCBA Golf Outing at BCC beginning at noon

2020 BLOOMINGTON CANNON ESTATE PLANNING
TELECONFERENCE SERIES PROGRAM
HOSTED BY PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Time: 12.00 noon - 1.30 pm
via teleconference

1 hour of Continuing Legal Education Credit will be earned for attendance at each call.
A certificate of attendance will be given to each participant.

Please RSVP by replying to Jennifer.julius@pnc.com and include a list the names of the colleagues who will be attending. If you have questions please call Jennifer at 309.655.5484

October 20
Contemporary Challenges in Trust Administration

November 17
Essential Asset Protection Planning

December 15
Conflicts of Interest Issues Facing Estate Planning Professionals

updated August 17, 2020

office space available

ILLINOIS HOUSE BUILDING
Quality Office Space at Affordable Rents
Two Blocks Directly North of Law & Justice Center
Call or text 309-531-0445

Posted August 3 - End December 31

downtown law office building
for sale

105 N. Center Street - Bloomington

Posted August 10 - End December 31

bar committee activities

2020
BOG Meeting - October 13 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - October 27 noon

MCBA Breakfast with the Bar
Remember to have “Breakfast with the Bar” every Friday morning between 8:00 am and 9:00 am. It’s a great way to meet and talk with your fellow attorneys in an informal setting. Stay for 10 minutes and have a cup of coffee or stay for an hour and have a full breakfast before court. Grab an associate, partner or friend and come. See you Friday!