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 dissolution has on their family. Erin Wilson focuses exclusively on family law cases through her firm, The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson LLC. She is accustomed to assisting clients with both the legal issues and the emotional challenges of navigating divorce.

IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

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 asked the staff at IICLE® to listen back to this year's episodes and pick a favorite answer from the knowledgeable guests we've had the pleasure of listening to.

IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

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 both employees and any size of company in the course of conducting ordinary business. R. Mark Halligan, Partner and Chair of the Trade Secrets Practice Group at FisherBroyles, explains some of the fundamentals of intellectual property he sees impacting the business world, education, and the arts today.

Mark is the General Editor of the IICLE® publication, Intellectual Property Law, which is in a new edition for 2024.

IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

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 about what is required, what will work best for them, and who they should turn to for answers. This week, we corner Kevin Lichtenberg for some much-needed guidance.

This episode contains a special discount code for the Elder Law Short Course 2024 on October 28-29. Listen in for your exclusive discount on registration!

IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

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 negotiates with insurance companies, and the importance of referring cases to attorneys with extensive experience with personal injury matters.

IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

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 Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

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 marriages and civil unions, and opportunities for adoption, fostering, and assisted reproductive technologies. In this episode, we corner Nrupa Patel of Bolen Robinson & Ellis LLP in Decatur to hear her thoughts on some common family law questions.

IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

Join Christopher Floss and Caitlin Kelly as they discuss their featured presentation at the 2024 Estate Planning Short Course, "The Good, the Bad and the Unknown: Exploring the Corporate Transparency Act." Tune in to preview their analysis of this transformative legislation.

Life's Plan Inc. is a Gold Sponsor for the Estate Planning Short Course 2024 -- May 16 and 17 in Chicago and June 6 and 7 in Champaign.

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Scott Nixon, Executive Director of of Life's Plan Inc., explains the personalized attention that both clients and potential clients and their representatives receive from his organization. For over 30 years, Life’s Plan, Inc. assists families in addressing the very difficult and universal question: “Who will care for my family member when I am gone?”

Life's Plan Inc. is a Gold Sponsor for the Estate Planning Short Course 2024 -- May 16 and 17 in Chicago and June 6 and 7 in Champaign.

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Learn about Old Second National Bank's extensive range of services and support, particularly for those thorny trust administration issues, that they provide by utilizing many years of experience and personalized attention.

Old Second National Bank is a Gold Sponsor for the Estate Planning Short Course 2024 -- May 16 and 17 in Chicago and June 6 and 7 in Champaign.

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