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2020
November Events 11/17/20 (Tues.) CLE Zoom Event 11/20/20 (Fri.) canceled until further notice "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 |
COURT notes
We continue to monitor staffing levels within court operations as well as other offices directly related to operating the courts such as the State’s Attorney’s Office, the Public Defender’s Office and others. We also are doing our best to maintain a sufficient contingent of Court Reporters during this time. Aside from the CDC recommendations on personal safety, the most important thing that we ask of everyone to do to avoid getting swept up in a quarantine is to, at a minimum, do the following: (1) keep your in-person interactions brief (less than 15 minutes); (2) wear your face-covering; and, (3) stay at least six (6) feet apart. Judges have been instructed to keep court proceedings moving and on time, so we ask that any negotiations be done before you come to the courthouse. You are expected to enter the courtroom, conduct your court business and then promptly leave. Should you have any questions or concerns on court operations, please contact Trial Court Administrator William Scanlon at (309) 888-5266. Stay safe and healthy. Best regards. Chief Judge Mark A. Fellheimer your court reporters...
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Do you have questions for your court reporters? You can send those questions to this LINK. From your Court Reporters: Donna Banks, Diane Black, Lisa Doerr, Gale Everhart, Susan Geshwilm, Amy Jennings, Diane Newcomer, Sandra Rynders, Therese Stevens, Barb Wahls and Joy McKinney – Administrative Assistant to Chief Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, McLean County COURT house reminders* Keep your in-person interactions brief (less than 15 minutes). * Stay at least 6 feet apart. * Wear your face covering. * The 3rd floor lactation room is not to be used as an attorney conference room.
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November 10, 2020
Dear Bar Association:
As you may know, the current term of Magistrate Judge Cole ends on May 5, 2021 and the current term of Magistrate Judge Valdez ends on May 19, 2021. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §631 and guidelines established by the Judicial Conference of the United States Courts, public comments are solicited concerning the reappointment of a magistrate judge.
It is the Court's practice to notify bar associations in the Northern District of Illinois concerning the reappointment of a magistrate judge. I have attached a link to the U.S. District Court's for the Northern District of Illinois' website. Under the Latest News section of the Court's website, the notices are being published regarding the reappointments of Magistrate Judges Cole and Valdez. As the notices indicate, comments should be forwarded to Clerk of Court Thomas G. Bruton by Wednesday, December 30, 2020. If you are able to call this opportunity for comments to the attention of your association's membership through a newsletter or other publication or by posting it on your association's web site, it would be appreciated.
If you have any questions about the notices or the magistrate judge reappointment process, please feel free to contact me by telephone at (312) 435-5359 or by e-mail at this LINK. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Michael Serratore
Dear Bar Association:
As you may know, the current term of Magistrate Judge Cole ends on May 5, 2021 and the current term of Magistrate Judge Valdez ends on May 19, 2021. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §631 and guidelines established by the Judicial Conference of the United States Courts, public comments are solicited concerning the reappointment of a magistrate judge.
It is the Court's practice to notify bar associations in the Northern District of Illinois concerning the reappointment of a magistrate judge. I have attached a link to the U.S. District Court's for the Northern District of Illinois' website. Under the Latest News section of the Court's website, the notices are being published regarding the reappointments of Magistrate Judges Cole and Valdez. As the notices indicate, comments should be forwarded to Clerk of Court Thomas G. Bruton by Wednesday, December 30, 2020. If you are able to call this opportunity for comments to the attention of your association's membership through a newsletter or other publication or by posting it on your association's web site, it would be appreciated.
If you have any questions about the notices or the magistrate judge reappointment process, please feel free to contact me by telephone at (312) 435-5359 or by e-mail at this LINK. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Michael Serratore
canceled due to area covid infections rising.
friday - breakfast with the bar
TUESDAY - november 17
CLE
NOON VIA ZOOM
ILLINOIS WORKPLACE TRANSPARENCY ACT
[1 HOUR PR CLE CREDIT APPROVED]
Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming Danielle M. Kays from the Labor & Employment Department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Ms. Kays will provide a CLE on the new Illinois Workplace Transparency Act effective on January 1, 2020 and its requirements, including the mandatory harassment training for employees.
This event is open to MCBA member attorneys and their non-attorney staff.
By enrolling and/or participating in this CLE event, the participant affirmatively acknowledges and states that he or she is not entering into an attorney-client relationship of any kind, nature, or scope with Seyfarth Shaw or any of its attorneys, principals, and/or members.
This event is open to MCBA member attorneys and their non-attorney staff.
By enrolling and/or participating in this CLE event, the participant affirmatively acknowledges and states that he or she is not entering into an attorney-client relationship of any kind, nature, or scope with Seyfarth Shaw or any of its attorneys, principals, and/or members.
Registration is closed.
mark your calendar
2021
January 19 - State of the Circuit CLE noon time event
February 3 - Criminal Day Seminar CLE
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
January 19 - State of the Circuit CLE noon time event
February 3 - Criminal Day Seminar CLE
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
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.
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
December 15
Conflicts of Interest Issues Facing Estate Planning Professionals
Conflicts of Interest Issues Facing Estate Planning Professionals
career opportunities
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
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
Posted August 10 - End December 31
bar committee activities
2020
CLE Committee Meeting - November 24 noon
BOG Meeting - December 8 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - November 24 noon
BOG Meeting - December 8 noon
MCBA Breakfast with the Bar - canceled until further notice...
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!
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!