Cornered: Out of Court

Staying on top of recent decisions and legislation impacting estate planning, guardianships, and more is essential for elder law attorneys who advise clients and their families on wide-ranging matter…

In the introduction to Chapter 1 of the IICLE® handbook ATTORNEYS' LEGAL LIABILITY, J. Timothy Eaton identifies this core principle of the profession: "When we enter the legal profession," he writes,…

Nothing makes a business owner's stomach drop and blood pressure rise quite like being served a subpoena that seeks documents or testimony. Corporate and commercial attorneys need their clients to co…

School law is a unique practice area in which local concerns intersect with nationwide discussions about education policy and the role of public services more broadly.

IICLE® publishes two handbooks o…

Every member of your firm's team contributes to the business's success, and they all look to the firm's leaders for direction, support, and an understanding of mission -- the same qualities clients e…

The Estate Planning Short Course is May 5th and 6th in Champaign and via live webcast and May 19th and 20th in Chicago. The course includes two full days of practice guidance and networking opportuni…

Workers seeking assistance with lost wages and medical bills after workplace injuries face lengthy investigations that include interviews, medical evaluations, and more. This week we corner Brian McG…

Judgments rendered in family court cases are appealable by the same means and standards as rulings on other types of matters, but the personal nature of legal matters involving families creates other…

When someone has been injured while driving, after using a product,  or just when out and about, they have many questions and concerns -- not the least of which is, "How am I going to pay for my medi…

Couples going through a divorce encounter many challenges and uncertainties. They are concerned about finances, their rights and responsibilities as parents, and just enduring the emotional toll that…

Although Cornered: Out of Court is a new podcast from IICLE®, the end of the year seems a natural time to rekindle old traditions and, in this case, to start a new one. As we round out 2024, we've as…

Some individuals and small businesses may not think that intellectual property issues will impact their employment or business practices, but matters involving intellectual property can arise for bot…

Powers of attorney, guardianships, wills, trusts, and more provide much-needed peace of mind and safeguards for families in a variety of situations. Because of that, people have a lot of questions ab…

Tom Reuland serves all of Illinois through his personal injury law firm, Reuland Law LLC. In this episode, we corner Mr. Reuland with questions about when to seek a lawyer for an injury, how he negot…

There has been a lot of movement around employee noncompete agreements. Jonathan Crook of Fisher & Phillips LLP briefs us on the latest developments.

IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Spri…

Everyone has a family, and sometimes legal issues arise in families for which a lawyer's expertise is necessary -- especially these days with the prevalence of blended families, different types of ma…