MCBA NEWSLETTER |
may 23, 2022 |
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2022
May Events 5/24/2022 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 5/27/2022 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar [Coffee Hound] 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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Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee Chair, Todd Miller welcomes speaker Ryan Gammelgard. Ryan is pictured below. 
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Ryan lead the discussion on many Drone legal updates and the most current developments.
The in-person CLE was enjoyed by all who were able to attend. |
ANNUAL MEETING
THURSDAY - JUNE 16 - 4:30 PM
EPIPHANY FARM
[near downs, il]
Members, please join us at our annual meeting.
The meeting will take place on the Epiphany Farm near Downs, Illinois. The meeting will commence at 4:30 pm on Thursday, June 16.
This years agenda will include important business a summary of committee reports, a vote on open Board positions and the transition for the 2022-2023 term. This years agenda will also include the 2022 Young Lawyer of the Year Awards. The memorials will be honored for those who are listed below.
The meeting will take place on the Epiphany Farm near Downs, Illinois. The meeting will commence at 4:30 pm on Thursday, June 16.
This years agenda will include important business a summary of committee reports, a vote on open Board positions and the transition for the 2022-2023 term. This years agenda will also include the 2022 Young Lawyer of the Year Awards. The memorials will be honored for those who are listed below.
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
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
The cost is $30.00 for MCBA Members ($35 for non-MCBA Members) if paid on or before June 10. After June 10, the cost increases to $35.00 for MCBA Members ($40.00 for non-MCBA Members).
There will be light appetizers provided along with a cash bar.
Discounted price ends on Friday, June 10
Registration closes on Tuesday, June 14
Registration closes on Tuesday, June 14
NOTICE
Pursuant to §9.2(a) of Article IX of the By-Laws of the McLean County Bar Association, the following have been slated as nominees for the below-named offices of the McLean County Bar Association for the 2022-2023 term:
President: Kathleen M. Kraft
First Vice-President: Nathan B. Hinch
Second Vice President: Honorable Pablo Eves
Secretary: Nargis Khokhar
Member, Board of Governors: Dean Davis - Term Expiring 2026
The above-named nominees will be formally placed in nomination at the annual meeting of the Association on June 16, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. at Epiphany Farms Estate at Moraine View, 23676 East 800 North Road, Downs, Illinois 61736.
All members should plan to attend and cast their ballots as aforesaid.
All members are further notified that pursuant to §9.2(b) of Article IX of the McLean County Bar Association By-Laws, not less than ten members may nominate other candidates for any office or offices described above. Such nominations shall be in writing, signed by the nominators, and shall be filed with the Secretary of the Association not less than fifteen days preceding the date of the annual meeting as aforesaid.
Dated this 7th day of May 2022.
Respectfully submitted,
Nominating Committee of McLean County Bar Association
Gina L. Wood, Co-Chair, Kathleen M. Kraft, Co-Chair, Julia Davis, Tom Hundman, Erin Donaldson, Michael G. Butts, Brendan Bukalski
President: Kathleen M. Kraft
First Vice-President: Nathan B. Hinch
Second Vice President: Honorable Pablo Eves
Secretary: Nargis Khokhar
Member, Board of Governors: Dean Davis - Term Expiring 2026
The above-named nominees will be formally placed in nomination at the annual meeting of the Association on June 16, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. at Epiphany Farms Estate at Moraine View, 23676 East 800 North Road, Downs, Illinois 61736.
All members should plan to attend and cast their ballots as aforesaid.
All members are further notified that pursuant to §9.2(b) of Article IX of the McLean County Bar Association By-Laws, not less than ten members may nominate other candidates for any office or offices described above. Such nominations shall be in writing, signed by the nominators, and shall be filed with the Secretary of the Association not less than fifteen days preceding the date of the annual meeting as aforesaid.
Dated this 7th day of May 2022.
Respectfully submitted,
Nominating Committee of McLean County Bar Association
Gina L. Wood, Co-Chair, Kathleen M. Kraft, Co-Chair, Julia Davis, Tom Hundman, Erin Donaldson, Michael G. Butts, Brendan Bukalski
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
May 27
8:00 am- 9:00 am
at the coffee hound
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