Mandatory E-filing in Civil Cases Coming to All Illinois Courts
The Supreme Court of Illinois recently announced that electronic filing of documents in civil cases will be mandatory in the Supreme Court and all Appellate Court districts beginning July 2017. Electronic filing in all of the circuit courts will be mandatory beginning January 1, 2018. E-filing is not a new initiative in Illinois. In 2002, a pilot program was put in place to begin electronic filing in certain circuit courts around the state. Circuit courts in the counties of C
Best Legal Films of All Time
Hollywood's biggest night - the 88th Annual Academy Awards - is this Sunday. As the coveted Oscar is awarded to the finest films of 2015, we thought we would join in on the fun too. Some of the best films ever made have been set in the legal realm. Here are our picks for the top five legal films of all time. What are some of your favorites? 5) Philadelphia 4) 12 Angry Men 3) To Kill A Mockingbird 2) A Few Good Men 1) My Cousin Vinny
Senate Introduces Bill Ensuring Kids Access to Lawyer in Removal Proceedings
Last week, members of the U.S. Senate introduced legislation that will help ensure access to counsel in removal proceedings for our nation’s most vulnerable immigrants. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), along with Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Patty Murray (D-WA), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Al Franken (D-MN), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) introduced the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act. If passed, the legislation would provide unaccompanied children with legal
