Illinois
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Illinois Bar reaffirms position against non-lawyer fee splitting and firm ownership
ISBA’s Board of Governors has adopted a resolution reaffirming its opposition to fee splitting with non-lawyers and the ownership of law firms by non-lawyers. Both issues are under active consideration by the ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20 and could come before the ABA House of Delegates this August. ISBA leaders intend to introduce its resolution, along with support from other bars, at the same time.
New Illinois rules on professional conduct
New rules on professional conduct for lawyers who are licensed and who practice in Illinois came into effect on January 1st 2010.
Illinois Supreme Court adopts new rules of professional conduct for lawyers
The Illinois Supreme Court announced Wednesday the adoption of new Rules of Professional Conduct for lawyers who are licensed and who practice in Illinois.
Abolishing the death penalty in Illinois – State Bar examines proposed legislation
The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) is taking a close look at legislation that could terminate capital punishment in state.