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may 16, 2022 |
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2022
May Events 5/17/2022 (Tues.) CLE 5/20/2022 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 5/27/2022 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar [Coffee Hound] 5/30/2022 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting June Events 6/1/2022 (Wed.) CLE for the New Attorneys! 6/3/2022 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 6/10/2022 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 6/14/2022 (Tues.) BOG Meeting 6/16/2022 (Thurs.) Annual Meeting 6/17/2022 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 6/24/2022 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 6/28/2022 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting July Events Coming Soon |
2022 Annual
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Laura Castagna, Esq.
Josephine Tintera, Esq. Karen Krautwurst, Office Manager Kelly Rumley, Paralegal Skylar Maurer, Legal Assistant Service Email Website |
your review needed
Members of the bar, please review this list of deceased attorneys who have passed since June of 2019. If you believe we are missing anyone, please let me know. During the annual meeting we plan to have Memorials for those attorneys who passed between June 2019 and November of 2021. We will then do Memorials for those who have passed from June 2021 through November 2022 at our December meeting.
Sincerely, Julia Davis Julia Davis jdavis@juliadavislaw.com
JUNE ANNUAL MEETING 2022
H. Wayne Carmichael – 10/1/2019
Ronald Dozier - 2/3/2020
John Luedtke – 3/30/2020
Stephen Larkin – 4/17/2020
Lou Ulbrich – 9/14/2020
George “Bud” Taseff – 4/2/2021
Gary Geosling – 9/23/2021
Bill Brandt – 10/11/2021
DECEMBER WINTER LUNCHEON
Paul Meints – 12/6/2021
Todd Ringel – 2/17/2022
Bill Bach - 2/25/2022
Willie Brown – 3/5/2022
John Naylor – 3/31/2022
illinois bar journal
lawpulse in with the New
By Amelia Buragas
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Illinois Judicial Conference task force to recommend which pandemic-related technology should stay. Efforts to modernize the courts hit fast forward in March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced judges, attorneys, and court personnel to adapt to virtual proceedings to keep the courts open. Now, many are looking at making some of these virtual tools permanent fixtures to increase efficiency and improve access to justice. Read more HERE. |
retirement
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman has just announced her retirement after 48 years on the bench (over 20 of them on the Illinois Supreme Court). She grew up in a small rural town in Illinois and became the first woman appointed as a judge in her circuit in 1974. She is retiring as the longest-serving judge in the state of Illinois.
CLE
Drones 2.0
Drones the Legal Challenges of Innovation in 2022
tuesday, may 17 - noon
in person at 2nd pres
[1 GENERAL CLE CREDIT APPROVED]
Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming one of our own local State Farm Insurance Company attorneys. Ryan Gammelgard will examine the changes in laws in innovation over the past few years. This discussion will use drone technology as the focal point for discussing law and innovation. There will be a discussion of recent changes in drone laws and regulations, and the tension between federal, state, and local laws. This discussion will then tie into larger issues around automated vehicles, blockchain, and other technologies.
cle
From The Bar:
Wisdom, tips, thoughts, and advice
from some of McLean County’s legal sages, old and young
[One Hour General CLE Credit Pending Approval]
Please come for this welcome to the newly admitted and new-to-the-area attorneys!
Join us as distinguished members of the McLean County Bar share words of wisdom and advice based on their years of experience. Learn some trial tips, best practices when engaging with colleagues, self-represented litigants, judges, and office staff. Hear some suggestions and thoughts on civility, professionalism and good practice habits. The advice will be presented in person, by a panel of experienced McLean County attorneys, as well as some wisdom brought to you by other attorneys on video. All who attend will benefit from the knowledge and experience of attorneys who have set an example of exemplary practice of law.
A light Lunch Provided!
Free
Free
Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund
The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund Program (ILHAF) provides financial assistance to qualified Illinois homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage and related housing expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is administered by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) with funding provided to the State of Illinois under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, and IHDA will accept ILHAF applications from Illinois homeowners through Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Approximately $309 million in federal assistance is available to help homeowners at risk of default, foreclosure, or displacement.
Impact of ILHAF on Foreclosure-Related Activities in Illinois
To allow borrowers experiencing COVID-19 related hardships time to obtain this assistance, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now require servicers to suspend foreclosure activities for up to 60 days if the servicer has been notified that a borrower has applied for ILHAF assistance.
Effective immediately, servicers must suspend all foreclosure actions, including foreclosure sales, the initiation of any judicial or non-judicial foreclosure process, move for foreclosure judgment or orders of sale, for up to 60 days if:
Impact of ILHAF on Foreclosure-Related Activities in Illinois
To allow borrowers experiencing COVID-19 related hardships time to obtain this assistance, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now require servicers to suspend foreclosure activities for up to 60 days if the servicer has been notified that a borrower has applied for ILHAF assistance.
Effective immediately, servicers must suspend all foreclosure actions, including foreclosure sales, the initiation of any judicial or non-judicial foreclosure process, move for foreclosure judgment or orders of sale, for up to 60 days if:
• The servicer has been notified that the borrower has applied for assistance under ILHAF;
• Any foreclosure proceeding or execution of a foreclosure sale can be delayed without dismissal of the action;
• The servicer has sufficient time to suspend initiation of the foreclosure process or moving for a foreclosure judgment or order of sale; and
• In the case of a foreclosure sale, the servicer is notified at least 7 days before the sale.
• Any foreclosure proceeding or execution of a foreclosure sale can be delayed without dismissal of the action;
• The servicer has sufficient time to suspend initiation of the foreclosure process or moving for a foreclosure judgment or order of sale; and
• In the case of a foreclosure sale, the servicer is notified at least 7 days before the sale.
Guidance documents from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac further note that if a servicer determines that it did not have sufficient time to suspend the foreclosure action, the servicer must document why it was unable to do so in the mortgage file and make that documentation available upon request.
Financing the creation and preservation of affordable housing.
recorded cle opportunities
Social Security
From Retirement To Disability
What You And Your Clients Need To Know
ORIGINALLY POSTED - FEBRUARY 15
RECORDING ENDS - JULY 31
[One Hour General CLE Credit Approved]
Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming one of our own local attorneys. Frank Hoffman has been in private practice for over 40 years. His federal law practice is concentrated in areas of personal and business bankruptcy as well as social security disability law. Mr. Hoffman will be presenting on various components of Social Security Law. He will touch on the historical perspective. His focus will be on two components of Social Security Law. He will touch on Retirement and then focus on Disability.
"Abuse and Stalking and Assault, Oh My!":
Seeking or Defending against OPs and Other Protective Orders
ORIGINALLY POSTED - March 15
RECORDING ENDS - SEPTEMBER 30
[Up to 2 Hours General CLE Credit Approved]
Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming two of our own local Judges! Hon. David W. Butler (Ret.) and Hon. Scott Kording put together an update on Orders of Protections. Learn the purposes and differences of the four most common personal protective orders, including Orders of Protection (OPs), Stalking No Contact Orders (SNCOs), Civil No Contact Orders (CNCOs), and Criminal Protective Orders (CPOs); who can be protected by the orders; the procedures for the filing and hearing of Petitions for these orders, including how emergency orders (EOPs, ESNCOs, and ECNCOs) are handled; the protective-order remedies available to victims of abuse/stalking/assault; plus some advanced practice tips that should help both the “newbie” and the “old pro” attorneys alike.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Central Illinois Paralegal Association (CIPA)
Is Proud to Announce
The 32nd Annual Legal Educational Seminar
Will be held in Conjunction with the
McLean County Bar Association
On Friday, September 16, 2022
At the Doubletree Hotel – Bloomington, IL
Is Proud to Announce
The 32nd Annual Legal Educational Seminar
Will be held in Conjunction with the
McLean County Bar Association
On Friday, September 16, 2022
At the Doubletree Hotel – Bloomington, IL
friday breakfast with the bar
join us this friday
8:00 am- 9:00 am
Downtown Bloomington
mark your calendar
2021 & 2022
June 16 - Annual Meeting
career opportunities
office space available
Beginning june 1, 2022
ENTIRE 4TH FLOOR FOR RENT - 121 N Main St. Bloomington, IL
Approx. 3,625 sq. ft.
Parking on site
Call or Text 309-868-1604
1,400 square feet
Ground floor previously office space for a law firm. Only minutes away from the court house.
DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING
office space for rent
the murphey building - two blocks from the courthouse
ILLINOIS HOUSE BUILDING
FOR RENT
Two offices, each about 430 square feet.
Both ideal for a sole practioner and assistant.
FOR RENT
Two offices, each about 430 square feet.
Both ideal for a sole practioner and assistant.
DOWNTOWN LAW OFFICE BUILDING
FOR SALE
DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING
FOR SALE OR LEASE
DOWNTOWN - BLOOMINGTON
FOR SALE OR LEASE
DOWNTOWN - BLOOMINGTON
bar committee activities
2022
CLE Committee Meeting - May 24 noon
BOG Meeting - June 14 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - May 24 noon
BOG Meeting - June 14 noon