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February 2023

It's Renewal Time For Many IPA Members

Previously, IPA memberships were based on a calendar year, meaning that all members renewed on January 1st. In January 2022, the Bylaws were changed to allow for rolling renewals. However, the majority of IPA members still have expiration dates of December 31st.

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Yvonne Kriss

Spring Education Series Beginning April 4th

IPA's Spring Education Series will be held virtually on IPA Connect over 5 weeks, April 4 - May 4 (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm). This is your opportunity to earn 20 hours of CLE credit.

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2023 Annual Meeting and Elections

Would you like to serve as an IPA Board Member and shape the future of the IPA?

IPA's Annual Meeeting and Elections is held each year in April. Serving on the IPA's Board of Directors provides real opportunities to lead, represent the interests and concerns of paralegals, and help shape our profession. The Board of Directors also works tirelessly to put together quality CLE programs, networking events, workshops, and professional development trainings.

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Updates to Illinois Supreme Court Rules

As some of you may be aware there have been several updates to Illinois Supreme Court Rules in late January/early February. We've attached links to the updates so you can become familiar with the changes.

M.R. 3140 Amended Rules 207 and 706

M.R. 24138 Illinois Rule of Evidence 803

M.R. 3140 Amended Rules 45, 90, 101, 218, 241, 286

Cook County Motion Call Annoucements

Just a tidbit of information we received on Cook County's Motion call from a couple of weeks ago:

Judge Schneider (Calendar D) is moving to a commercial calendar. She is being replaced by Judge Robert Harris (from muni).
Judge O’Hara is being replaced by Judge Scott McKenna, also from muni.
VERY IMPORTANT - there are apparently about 1800 cases without case management orders entered. These will be sent to 2005 for trial date assignments and then returned to the motion judges for focused cmc’s every 30 days. So if you don’t have a CMO on one of your cases, now would be the time to get one entered. It sounds like these will be shorter trial dates and these cases will then be a short leash. Word to the wise.

Do you have any other updates to share with everyone? Make sure to join the Litigation Group on IPA connect and let us know!

Are You Looking For A New Paralegal Position?

Are you aware that the IPA's website lists Employment Opportunities? Employers throughout the state post job listings on our website. New listings are added almost daily. If you are looking for a job, this is the first place you should look!

Is Your Firm Looking To Hire A Paralegal?

If your employer is seeking to hire a paralegal, please remind your HR department that listings can be placed on the IPA's website. There is no fee to place a listing.

Find Your Next Job Here

How To Post A Paralegal Position

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