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CLE
rescheduled to
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 7 - NOON
from - august 3 - noon
Law & justice center - floor 5
A New Approach to Felony Murder in Illinois
1 Hour General CLE Pending Approval
In August of 2019, six teenagers drove to a rural area of Lake County, Illinois, in a stolen vehicle with the intention of burglarizing vehicles. Startled, the homeowner retrieved his gun, went out on the porch, and observed one of the teens approaching him, with what the homeowner determined to be a weapon. The homeowner fired his gun and killed one of the teens. The remaining five teens were charged with felony murder. At the time of this incident, Illinois applied the “proximate-cause theory” to felony murder. In response, the General Assembly amended the felony-murder rule with the intent to create an “agency theory.” However, the current version does not make this clear. It is possible that the proximate-cause theory would still apply and remain the most logical application of the law. Regardless, rather than attempting to abolish the proximate-cause theory, public concerns could have been addressed through amended sentencing provisions.
Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming Illinois State University Professor Jason Cieslik.
Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming Illinois State University Professor Jason Cieslik.
!softball!
the battle of the bars
saturday - august 13, 2022
2019 MCBA TEAM
The first Battle was fought on our local Cornbelters field in 2019. Then Covid. And now a rematch is before us. This years games between Champaign, Decatur and McLean Bar Associations will be played on Saturday, August 13, in Champaign. Each team will play a total of two games this day. More details will be forthcoming.
We want to include everyone interested in attending! We need players, families and a cheer section! If you have not already registered, please consider selecting the registration button below so that you can stay in the 'know' of this upcoming event.
We want to include everyone interested in attending! We need players, families and a cheer section! If you have not already registered, please consider selecting the registration button below so that you can stay in the 'know' of this upcoming event.
NEWly formed
criminal law committee
[clc]
Scheduled Meetings - Wednesdays
September 7 at Noon
September 28 at 8:15 a.m.
October 27 at Noon
November 30 at 8:15 a.m.
January 4, 2023, at Noon
September 7 at Noon
September 28 at 8:15 a.m.
October 27 at Noon
November 30 at 8:15 a.m.
January 4, 2023, at Noon
be a part of the conversation
upcoming cle events
Wednesday - September 7: Noon - New Amendments to the Murder Statute
Friday - September 16: All Day - CIPA Educational Conference
Tuesday - September 20: Noon - Guardianship
Tuesday - November 15: Noon - Ethics
Friday - September 16: All Day - CIPA Educational Conference
Tuesday - September 20: Noon - Guardianship
Tuesday - November 15: Noon - Ethics
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recorded cle opportunities
"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.
new to your office?
or maybe an attorney/staff 'on the move'?
If your office has new attorneys and staff, then we would like to update membership on your additions! Maybe you have an attorney making moves within your office. Please click on the link below to submit a little about the new addition and feel free to add a photo as well.
friday breakfast with the bar
join us this friday
8:00 am- 9:00 am
Shannon's Café - Downtown Bloomington
career opportunities
office space available
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 OFFICE BUILDING
FOR SALE OR LEASE
DOWNTOWN - BLOOMINGTON
FOR SALE OR LEASE
DOWNTOWN - BLOOMINGTON
bar committee activities
2022
BOG Meeting - August 9 noon
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee [ADR] Meeting - August 12 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - August 23 noon
Criminal Law Committee [CLC] Meeting - September 7 noon
BOG Meeting - August 9 noon
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee [ADR] Meeting - August 12 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - August 23 noon
Criminal Law Committee [CLC] Meeting - September 7 noon