MCBA NEWSLETTER |
september 27, 2021 |
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September Events
9/29/21 (Wed.) Bench/Bar Listening Session 12.05pm October Events 10/1/21 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 10/6/21 (wed.) CLE event at noon 10/8/21 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 10/11/21 (Mon.) Law & Justice Center Closed 10/14/21 (Thurs.) Social at Mystic Kitchen 10/15/21 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 10/19/21 (Tues.) CLE event at noon 10/22/21 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 10/27 (Wed.) Happy Hour 10/27 & 28 (Wed.&Thurs.) GAL Seminar 10/29/21 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar November Events 11/5 - 11/7 (Fri. - Sat.) ISU Mock Trials 11/11/21 (Thurs.) Law & Justice Center Closed 11/16/21 (Tues.) CLE event at noon 11/25/21 (Thurs.) Law & Justice Center Closed 11/26/21 (Fri.) Law & Justice Center Closed December Events 12/21/21 (Tues.) Holiday Luncheon 12/24/21 (Fri.) Law & Justice Center Closed 12/27/21 (Mon.) Law & Justice Center Closed 12/31/21 (Fri.) Law & Justice Center Closed |
COURT NOTES
and Justice Center, please double-check to see if your case has been moved to an alternate courtroom. Signs will also be posted outside of any courtroom that has been temporarily relocated.
On a different note, I urge everyone to familiarize themselves with the revised Illinois Supreme Court website that includes links to the most up-to-date forms for court use. The Supreme Court continues to emphasize the use of these standardized forms. As reported earlier, we anticipate Zoom remote hearings to continue locally after the pandemic and believe that the Illinois Supreme Court will also be providing additional remote hearing guidance in certain case-types in the future. We will continue to keep the Bar Association apprised of any Covid related changes as they occur. As always, on behalf of the entire Judiciary, we thank you for your continued patience and understanding. Should you have any questions or concerns on court operations, please contact Trial Court Administrator William Scanlon at (309) 888-5266. Best regards. Chief Judge Mark A. Fellheimer 2 social events PLANNED
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Social at Mystic Kitchen - Thursday, October 14 beginning at 4.30ish - 7.00 pm Planned for outside-weather permitting Light Appetizers Provided |
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Happy Hour - Wednesday, October 27 beginning at 5.00 pm This will be an indoor event Light Appetizers Provided |
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isu mock trials
NOVEMBER 5-7, 2021
Law and McLean County: A 175 Year Partnership
Painting by randy souders
Signed and Numbered Prints are Available!
Each print is individually numbered and signed by the artist, Randy Souders.
Each print measures 22”X28”
The cost of each print is $75.
Each print measures 22”X28”
The cost of each print is $75.
As the 190th anniversary approaches, The McLean County Bar Association is pleased to offer a limited number of signed and numbered prints of “Law and McLean County: A 175 Year Partnership” available for purchase. These prints will be available through December 2021 on a first come/first serve basis.
Please mail your name, address and check to:
McLean County Bar Association – 175 Year Print
PO Box 3142
Bloomington, IL 61702
Please make checks payable to the McLean County Bar Association
An Invitation from
The Sangamon County Bar Association
Zoom CLE
1 Hour MCLE Credit
Illinois Protective Orders & Pro Bono Opportunities
Tuesday - September 28, 2021
12-1pm
The Sangamon County Bar Association
Zoom CLE
1 Hour MCLE Credit
Illinois Protective Orders & Pro Bono Opportunities
Tuesday - September 28, 2021
12-1pm
Speakers:
- Paula Meyer Besler, Managing Attorney - Civil Division, Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE)
- Sarah Beuning, General Counsel, Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA)
- Erin Domonousky, Medical/Legal Advocate, Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault (PCASA)
- Erika Carlove, Director of Court Services, Sojourn Shelter & Services, Inc.
In order to participate and receive your CLE credits you MUST preregister by emailing your name and ARDC# to Shirley at [email protected]
MCBA SCHOLARSHIP
If you know any law students, please inform them about the 2021 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, 2021. Please see the link to the scholarship application below.
Click on the image above to submit an application.
MCLEAN COUNTY NURSING HOME RESIDENT
ADOPTIONS will open in october!
cle - recorded OPPORTUNITY
1 HOUR CLE [approved]
RECORDING AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2021
RECORDING AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2021
protecting your client's medicare benefits
Many thanks to our own John Muir, JD and Mr. Craig Pawley who presented this original CLE on August 24, 2021. The CLE presentation covered settling cases with a Medicare beneficiary and understanding the Medicare Secondary Payer Statue. This session also covered addressing Medicare liens, Medicare Set Asides, and how to administer those funds while adhering to the CMS guidelines.
CLE - RECORDED OPPORTUNITY
1 HOUR CLE [approved]
RECORDING AVAILABLE UNTIL OCTOBER 18, 2021
RECORDING AVAILABLE UNTIL OCTOBER 18, 2021
THE G.A.L. APPOINTMENT:
ARE YOU PROTECTED?
A DISCUSSION OF THE LANGUAGE USED IN THE APPOINTMENT ORDER
Many thanks to our own Hon. Donald Bernardi Circuit Judge (Retd.) and Hon. Amy McFarland who presented this original CLE on July 20, 2021. During this presentation, they made practitioners and Judges aware of the ways in which the GAL's may be subjected to liability and how the Courts may protect those who serve in court-appointed roles. In addition, the speakers will discuss the language used in these orders and provide suggested sample orders.
Bench/Bar Listening Session
wednesday - SEPTEMBER 29 - 12.05 pm
Please join the McLean County Bar Association in a unique gathering lead by Chief Judge Fellheimer. This lunch time event is an opportunity to address fluid court situations as we progress through the ever changing landscape. The purpose of this visit is to provide all 'stakeholders' an opportunity to hear about pending changes. Those who are invited to attend include Judges, Attorneys, Staff and the Clerks Office.
Be sure to submit your questions with your reservation below!
cle
interstate commission for adult offender supervision (icaos)
wednesday - OCTOBER 6
via zoom
[Approved for 1 Hour GENERAL CLE CREDIT]
Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming our own McLean County Probation Department. The Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS) is a formal agreement between the states to oversee offender interstate travel and subsequent supervision. Within the ICAOS purview is the Interstate Compact Offender Tracking System, or ICOTS. ICOTS is the supervision system that probation officers use to send and receive information regarding defendants and their supervision cases between states. There are several different definitions and requirements that defendants must meet in order to be eligible for transfer to a receiving state. It is important that these requirements are known and understood in order to best assist a defendant who will be placed on supervision and subject to the conditions of an order.
The presentation will provide helpful definitions and rules that are commonly utilized when transferring a defendant to another state for supervision. There have been instances where a defendant was sentenced to probation with the belief that they would be transferred to their “home” state and then finding out that the state has rejected their request. It is the goal of our department to provide basic rules and regulations of the ICOTS system and answer any questions that others may have regarding the interstate transfer of their defendants.
The presentation will provide helpful definitions and rules that are commonly utilized when transferring a defendant to another state for supervision. There have been instances where a defendant was sentenced to probation with the belief that they would be transferred to their “home” state and then finding out that the state has rejected their request. It is the goal of our department to provide basic rules and regulations of the ICOTS system and answer any questions that others may have regarding the interstate transfer of their defendants.
Presenters
Clinton Wright - Intake Coordinator
Patti Florez - Intake Officer
Kirk A. Schweizer - Deputy Director with McLean County Court Services
CLE
adoption cases
from start to finish
tuesday - october 19
[PENDING APPROVAL FOR 1 Hour GENERAL CLE CREDIT]
This presentation will discuss the pleading requirements of an adoption petition in cases arising from Juvenile court and those that seek termination of parental rights (private adoption cases). The speakers will discuss notice requirements and the contents of the adoption judgment. In addition, there will be a discussion of evidentiary issues common to adoption hearings.
More information and registration will be available at the beginning of October.
CLE
guardian ad litem
central illinois conference
october 27 & 28
[PENDING APPROVAL FOR 10 HRS GENERAL CLE CREDIT]
[INCLUDING 1 PROFESSIONALISM-ETHICS]
[INCLUDING 1 PROFESSIONALISM-ETHICS]
Please join the McLean County Bar Association for the Guardian Ad Litem Child Representative Certification Seminar. The program will be held on October 27 and 28 at The Holiday Inn and Conference Center [Formally known as the Radisson], 8 Traders Circle, Normal, Illinois.
This seminar is currently approved for certification as a GAL in the 1st, 6th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 21st Judicial Circuits. Please provide the seminar agenda to the presiding judge in your circuit to seek approval in that circuit. And just added to the approved Judicial Circuits - 6th!
This seminar is currently approved for certification as a GAL in the 1st, 6th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 21st Judicial Circuits. Please provide the seminar agenda to the presiding judge in your circuit to seek approval in that circuit. And just added to the approved Judicial Circuits - 6th!
future cle's & subjects
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS) [Registration OPEN]
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19
Adoptions Cases from Start to Finish
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, OCT. 27 & 28
GAL CONFERENCE [Registration OPEN]
Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS) [Registration OPEN]
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19
Adoptions Cases from Start to Finish
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, OCT. 27 & 28
GAL CONFERENCE [Registration OPEN]
friday breakfast with the bar
join us this friday
8:00 am- 9:00 am
Downtown Bloomington
2021 MCBA membership - renewal
mark your calendar
2021 & 2022
September 29 - Bench/Bar Listening Session 12.05 pm
October 6 - CLE noon time event - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS)
October 19 - CLE noon time event - Adoptions
October 27 - Happy Hour
October 27 & 28 - The Guardian Ad Litem CLE Event
November 5-7 - ISU Mock Trials
November 16 - CLE noon time event presented by The Underwood Committee
December 21 - Holiday Luncheon at noon
2022
January 18 - CLE State of the Circuit
February 15 - CLE Social Security
February 23 - Bench/Bar Listening Session 12.05 pm
March 15 - CLE Orders of Protections [up to 2 hours of CLE]
April 19 - PR CLE Underwood Committee Professionalism Program
May 17 - CLE Drone Law Update
October 6 - CLE noon time event - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS)
October 19 - CLE noon time event - Adoptions
October 27 - Happy Hour
October 27 & 28 - The Guardian Ad Litem CLE Event
November 5-7 - ISU Mock Trials
November 16 - CLE noon time event presented by The Underwood Committee
December 21 - Holiday Luncheon at noon
2022
January 18 - CLE State of the Circuit
February 15 - CLE Social Security
February 23 - Bench/Bar Listening Session 12.05 pm
March 15 - CLE Orders of Protections [up to 2 hours of CLE]
April 19 - PR CLE Underwood Committee Professionalism Program
May 17 - CLE Drone Law Update
office space available
DOWNTOWN LAW OFFICE BUILDING - FOR SALE
Through December 2021
DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING
FOR SALE OR LEASE
DOWNTOWN - BLOOMINGTON
FOR SALE OR LEASE
DOWNTOWN - BLOOMINGTON
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bar committee activities
2021
CLE Committee Meeting - September 28 noon
GAL Committee Meeting - October 5 noon
BOG Meeting - October 12 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - September 28 noon
GAL Committee Meeting - October 5 noon
BOG Meeting - October 12 noon