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1. The Americans with Disabilities Act and Age Discrimination in Employment Act: A Guide for Appointed Attorneys in the Northern District
   A manual for attorneys that contains a summary of the ADA (with its 2008 amendments) and the ADEA as well as summaries of employment discrimination cases decided by the Supreme Court and the Seventh Circuit through July 2008.
   Author: Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law
   Updated: 08/02/2010
2. Appellate Practice Seminar with Illinois Appellate Court Justices, First District
   Discusses discusses interlocutory appeals, certified questions, plain error, expedited child custody appeals, first district settlement program, effective oral arguments, preservation of the record, and drafting the statement of facts
   Author: Appellate Lawyers Association
   Updated: 07/21/2010
3. Ethical Considerations in Family Law Cases
   Presents ethics violation statistics and cases, along with the new Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and examples for divorce cases
   Author: Denis Church, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission
   Updated: 07/20/2010
4. Privacy Considerations in Illinois Family Law
   A powerpoint that discusses the various laws and cases that are relevant to understanding current privacy considerations for family law clients, particularly focusing on medical privacy rights
   Author: Ronald Langacker, Langacker Law, LTD
   Updated: 07/20/2010
5. Confidentiality of Client Information and Records Training
   Discusses what information is confidential and what is discoverable, including medical information, particular communications, and certain issues that require mandatory reporting
   Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
   Updated: 07/20/2010
6. Shriver Center Dialogue: Reports from the Frontlines in Springfield and Washington,D.C.
   Join us for three insiders’ perspectives on the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session 2010 and an update on what is happening in Congress.
   Presenter(s): Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law Illinois Legal Aid Online
   Updated: 06/08/2010
7. Appellate Practice Seminar
   The Appellate Lawyers Association presents a training that covers topics such as Brief Writing, Oral Argument, Supreme Court Practice, and Appellate Jurisdiction and Procedure.
   Presenter(s): The Apellate Lawyers Association
   Updated: 06/08/2010
8. First District Luncheon with Justice Robert R. Thomas, Supreme Court of Illinois
   The Appellate Lawyers Association welcomes Justice Robert R. Thomas of the Supreme Court of Illinois as the featured speaker for its May 2010 luncheon.
   Presenter(s): The Apellate Lawyers Association
   Updated: 06/08/2010
9. Appellate Lawyers Association: Appellate Practice Seminar with Appellate Court Justices, First District
   The Association presents a unique Appellate Practice Seminar featuring five current Justices of the Appellate Court for the First District.
   Presenter(s): The Appellate Lawyers Association
   Updated: 04/19/2010
10. Illinois Appellate Lawyers Association Luncheon: Petitions for Leave to Appeal
    Two highly experienced Supreme Court practitioners describe how to successfully petition for, and defend against, leave to appeal to our state’s highest court.
    Presenter(s): The Apellate Lawyers Association
    Updated: 03/15/2010
11. Attorney's Guide for Employment Discrimination Cases
    A guide for appointed attorneys on Title VII and Section 1981 cases in the Northern District of Illinois
    Author: Laurie Wardell and Michael K. Fridkin, Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
    Updated: 01/27/2010
12. Small Claims Release Satisfaction of Judgment
    Will County form that is needed in order to get a release satisfaction of a Small Claims judgment from the court
    Author: Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 01/21/2010
13. Statewide Sexual Assault Civil No Contact Order: Petition, Summons, and Order
    Fill-able court forms for Sexual Assault Civil No Contact Order for statewide use, except in Cook County. Includes Summons, Petition, and Order.
    Author: Conference of Chief Judges
    Updated: 01/08/2010
14. Release Satisfaction of Judgment
    Cook County form that is needed in order to get a release satisfaction of judgment from the court
    Author: Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 12/21/2009
15. Special Education Training
    This seminar will cover, eligibility, FAPE, LRE, IEPs, Transition Planning, Accommodations and Modifications, Related Services, Placement, Legal Standards, and Advocacy Tips.
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
    Updated: 11/04/2009
16. Pro Bono Discovery Packet
    This program will generate general-purpose Subpoenae, Requests to Produce, Requests to Admit Facts, Interrogatories, Notices of Deposition, Rule 201K Letters, and Motions to Compel.
    Author: Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 11/02/2009
17. Institutional Litigants in the Appellate Courts: Strategy and Ethics
    A panel discussion at the Appellate Lawyers Association Luncheon on dealing with institutional litigants
    Presenter(s): The Apellate Lawyers Association
    Updated: 10/30/2009
18. Illinois State Court Practice Training
    This webcast provides an introduction to basic State Court Practice in Illinois
    Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 10/21/2009
19. Alternative Support for Veterans: The Role of Mediation in Issues Confronting Veterans
    A training that discusses basic mediation resources available to veterans
    Presenter(s): Association for Conflict Resolution - Chicago Chapter
    Updated: 10/16/2009
20. Cross Examination of Vocational and Medical Experts
    A training on how to cross examine vocational and medical experts for social security cases.
    Presenter(s): Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 10/05/2009
21. Mediation Training
    A training that presents basics on mediation.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 09/24/2009
22. Pro Bono Civil Procedure Forms and Pleadings
    This program will generate general-purpose Notice of Appearance, RCLSP/In Forma Pauperis, Notice and Consent to representation by student, and Motions to Substitute Judge, to Withdraw, to Continue, to Amend, to Vacate default, to Transfer.
    Author: Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 09/02/2009
23. Wage Deduction Order/Turnover Order
    Prepare this Wage Deduction Order for the court to use in your case in Cook County.
    Author: Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
    Updated: 06/16/2009
24. Citation to Discover Assets to Third Party
    File the Citation to Discover Assets to a Third Party to reach the defendant's assets in your case in Cook County.
    Author: Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
    Updated: 06/16/2009
25. Appellate Practice Seminar
    All day training on tips for appellate lawyers.
    Presenter(s): The Appellate Lawyers Association
    Updated: 06/08/2009
26. Bankruptcy Law
    A training on Bankruptcy Law issues.
    Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/09/2009
27. Mediation: What Works and What Doesn't
    An Appellate Luncheon training on Mediation by mediators in the 7th Circuit.
    Presenter(s): The Appellate Lawyers Association
    Updated: 04/09/2009
28. Apellate Practice Seminar
    Judges in the Fourth District of The Appellate Court of Illinois will discuss tips on appearing in court.
    Presenter(s): The Appellate Lawyers Association
    Updated: 04/09/2009
29. How to Request an Informal Review if Your Application for Public Housing is Denied
    Information about informal reviews for Public Housing applicants whose applications are denied or were treated unfairly by the Housing Authority
    Author: Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
    Updated: 01/13/2009
30. The LAF Guide to Relevant Statutes of Limitations and Other Time Deadlines
    Tables and materials summarizing statutes of limitations in various types of actions, including bankruptcy, civil procedure, employment, family, housing, social security, and welfare
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 11/21/2008
31. Appellate Lawyers Association Luncheon
    A luncheon program featuring the Honorable Richard Posner, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
    Presenter(s): Apellate Lawyers Association
    Updated: 11/19/2008
32. Use of Digital Video Depositions in Court: Direct and Cross
    In this second seminar presented by FTI, the presenter talks about best ways to produce video depositions.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 11/07/2008
33. Trafficking of Women and Girls: Forced Labor, Forced Prostitution, and Hope
    Jane Tafel talks about Hagar, U.S.A.'s work in the recovery and empowerment of victims of human rights abuses. Martina Vandenberg addresses human trafficking in the United States.
    Presenter(s): Save Our Sisters; The Jenner & Block Women’s Forum; LexisNexis; PriceWaterhouseCoopers
    Updated: 10/07/2008
34. Appellate Lawyers Association Luncheon: Amicus Briefs
    Illinois Solicitor General Michael Scodro opens the Appellate Lawyers Association's program year to speak on amicus briefs
    Presenter(s): Appellate Lawyers Association
    Updated: 10/02/2008
35. How to Defend a Collection Case
    A archived webcast of the training How to Defend a Collection Case recorded by Chicago Volunteer Legal Services on April 23, 2008
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 05/29/2008
36. Appellate Advocacy Training
    This Appellate Advocacy Training covers Brief Writing, Oral Arguments, and Appellate Procedure and Jurisdiction.
    Presenter(s): Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation-East. St. Louis Office
    Updated: 05/27/2008
37. Drafting an Order
    Explains how to draft an order for State Court, with example.
    Author: Vivian Hessel, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/08/2008
38. List of Materials for State Court
    Lists which documents are needed for State Court practice
    Author: Vivian Hessel, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/08/2008
39. Outline for State Court Practice
    Explains the procedures to follow and resources needed for practicing in State Court
    Author: Vivian Hessel, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/08/2008
40. Answer, Affirmative Defense and Counter Claim
    Answer, affirmative defense and counter claim form for use in State Court
    Author: Vivian Hessel, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/08/2008
41. Motion to Quash
    Motion to Quash for use in State Court
    Author: Vivian Hessel, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/08/2008
42. Motion to Consolidate
    Motion to Consolidate for use in State Court
    Author: Vivian Hessel, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/08/2008
43. Subpeona for Depostion, with Rider
    Subpeona for Depostion, with Rider, for use in State Court
    Author: Vivian Hessel, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/08/2008
44. Subpoena for Deposition - Documents in Lieu of Deposition
    Subpeona for Depostion - Documents in Lieu of Deposition for use in State Court
    Author: Vivian Hessel, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/08/2008
45. Motion to Compel
    Motion to Compel for use in State Court
    Author: Vivian Hessel, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/08/2008
46. Motion for Sanctions
    Motion for Sanctions for use in State Court
    Author: Vivian Hessel, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/08/2008
47. Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage by Publication
    Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage by publication for use in Cook County
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/07/2008
48. Motion to Quash Service and Vacate Ex-Parte Judgment
    Sample Motion to Quash Service and Vacate Judgment for use in Cook County
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 03/28/2008
49. Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint
    Sample Motion of Leave for use in Cook County
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 03/28/2008
50. Appearance and Motion to Transfer Venue
    Appearance and Motion to Transfer Venue for use in Cook County
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 03/28/2008
51. Filing an Internet Appeal with Social Security
    Explains the Social Security Administration's online appeal process if a claimant's application is denied.
    Author: Social Security Administration
    Updated: 02/14/2008
52. Subpoena in a Civil Matter
    Use this Subpoena to demand testimony or documents in a civil case in Cook County
    Author: Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 01/29/2008
53. Homeless Persons and Social Security Claims: A Primer
    Advice for attorneys who wish to help the homeless, but whose practice area is not poverty law
    Presenter(s): Law Project of Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
    Updated: 01/15/2008
54. Mediation Training
    A video training about the different techniques and uses of mediation and its importance in legal aid services
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
    Updated: 01/02/2008
55. Affidavit for Service by Publication
    An affidavit for service of summons by publication
    Author: Circuit Court of Cook County
    Updated: 12/19/2007
56. Motion to Strike and Dismiss Complaint
    Sample form to strike and dismiss a complaint for Cook County
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 12/13/2007
57. Defendant's Interrogatories to Plaintiff
    Sample defendant interrogatories to plaintiff in response to subsidized housing termination in Cook County
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 11/28/2007
58. Subpoena for Documents - Bank Records
    Sample subpoena for bank records in the Domestic Relations Division of Cook County
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 11/28/2007
59. Appearance and Jury Demand
    Appearance and Jury Demand for use in the Municipal Department, Cook County
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 11/19/2007
60. Trial Practice in Municipal Court Transcript
    Explains basic municpal court practice
    Presenter(s): Janet Hermann, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 11/14/2007
61. Subpoena for Documents - Employment, Income
    Sample form of subpeona for documents
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 10/15/2007
62. Selected Statutes of Limitations
    Information about time limits to bring suit in 20 areas of law
    Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Updated: 10/12/2007
63. Letter to Client Regarding Mediation Order
    Sample letter to a divorce client for mediation of custody and/or visitation issues
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/10/2007
64. Evidence Issues for Electronic Discovery
    Explains the new rules of civil procedure regarding electronic discovery and how they affect attorney/client privilege
    Presenter(s): Curt Benson, Professor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
    Updated: 06/27/2007
65. Federal Practice Manual For Legal Aid Attorneys
    A 2006 manual covering all areas of federal practice for legal aid attorneys
    Author: Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law
    Updated: 06/18/2007
66. Representation by Civil Legal Services Provider
    Court form certifying eligibility for civil legal services
    Author: Cook County Circuit Court
    Updated: 06/06/2007
67. Civil Procedure/Administrative Law Resources
    Links to the ABA administrative procedure database, CFR, federal register, federal rules of civil procedure and evidence, federal practice manual for legal aid attorneys
    Author: Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law
    Updated: 05/31/2007
68. Issues that Arise in Determining Claimant's Rights to Unemployment Insurance Benefits in Illinois
    Guide to various issues common in determining eligibility and helping a claimant obtain unemployment insurance benefits in Illinois
    Author: Tim Huizenga, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 05/23/2007
69. Circuit Court Locations in Cook County
    Information about the Cook County Circuit Courts for Orders of Protection, including addresses and telephone numbers
    Author: Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 04/20/2007
70. Illinois Courts
    Information on the supreme, appellate and circuit courts of Illinois and court documents
    Author: Supreme Court of Illinois
    Updated: 04/04/2007
71. Plaintiff's Request to Admit - First Set
    Sample pleading for a class action
    Author: Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
    Updated: 04/02/2007
72. Plaintiff’s Request for Admission of Genuineness of Documents
    Sample pleading for a class action
    Author: Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
    Updated: 04/02/2007
73. Mediation and Legal Services
    Explains how community mediation services are delivered and how they can be used to assist legal service providers
    Presenter(s): Marilyn Smith, Center for Conflict Resolution and Susan Yates, Center for Analysis of Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems
    Updated: 01/19/2007
74. Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court Opinions
    Searchable database of Illinois court documents and jury pattern instructions
    Author: Supreme Court of Illinois
    Updated: 11/21/2006
75. Complaint and Exhibits
    Sample Complaint filed in Cook County seeking damages for violation of the implied warranty of merchantability and Magnuson- Moss Warranty Act
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/26/2006
76. Answer, Affirmative Defense and Counterclaim
    Sample Cook County Answer, Affirmative Defense and Counterclaim form alleging violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/26/2006
77. Motion to Quash
    Sample Cook County Motion to Quash because the motion is void due to lack of personal jurisdiction in a case alleging breach of lease agreement
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/26/2006
78. Defendant's Interrogatories to Plaintiff
    Sample interrogatories in case involving the termination of a lease
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/26/2006
79. Subpoena for Deposition and Rider
    Sample Subpoena for Deposition with Rider form attached in a case involving mortgage loans
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/26/2006
80. Motion to Compel Responses to Defendant's First Request for Production of Documents
    Sample Motion to Compel and letter to attorney asking for a response to the motion
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/26/2006
81. Motion for Sanctions
    Sample Cook County Motion for Sanctions for failing to produce documents ordered by the court
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/26/2006
82. Appeals of SSA Decisions
    Information about reconsideration, ALJ hearings, and decision review.
    Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Updated: 08/30/2006
83. Civil Practice (Illinois)
    Information on Illinois Civil Procedure, that includes how to file a complaint and the waiver of filing fees.
    Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Updated: 08/01/2006
84. Certificate of Service - 13.3 Affidavit of Service of Financial Disclosure Statements
    Form of Affidavit of Service of financial disclosure statements
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 07/15/2006
85. 201(k) Notice
    Sample Request for Interrogatories
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 07/14/2006
86. Rule 90(c) Notice and Addendum
    Sample form of notice and addendum listing evidence to be entered
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 07/08/2006
87. Rule 237 Notice to Produce
    Sample Rule 237 Notice to produce persons and documents
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 07/08/2006
88. Plaintiff's First Set of Requests to Admit Facts
    Sample Cook County Requests to Admit Facts
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation
    Updated: 07/07/2006
89. Subpoena for Deposition
    Sample form
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 07/07/2006
90. Defendant's Request for the Production of Documents
    Sample Cook County Request for the Production of Documents
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 07/06/2006
91. Notice of Deposition
    Sample Cook County Notice of Deposition where the deponent is identified by job reponsibilities
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 07/06/2006
92. Motion to Dismiss - CHA case
    Sample Form
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 07/05/2006
93. Motion to Quash Service of Summons and to Set Aside Default Judgment
    Sample Form
    Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 07/05/2006
94. The ABC's of Injunctive Relief
    Video training on how to petition the court for injunctive relief
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
    Updated: 04/27/2006
95. Order - Class Action
    Court form for class actions
    Author: Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
    Updated: 03/19/2006
96. Forms for Appealing an Eviction Judgment
    Forms for appealing a judgment of eviction, including Notice of Appeal, Notice of Filing, Motion/Affidavit/Order to Waive Filing Fees, Motion/Brief for Stay of Judgment, Motion/Order for Use and Occupancy Bond, Motion to Waive Appeal Bond
    Author: Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
    Updated: 03/14/2006
97. Freedom of Information Request (State) Letter
    Miscellaneous court form for housing issues
    Author: Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
    Updated: 03/07/2006
98. Freedom of Information Request (Federal) Letter
    Miscellaneous court form for housing issues
    Author: Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
    Updated: 03/07/2006
99. Plaintiff's Motion to Shorten Time
    Court form for class actions
    Author: Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
    Updated: 03/04/2006
100. Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Shorten Time
     Court form for class actions
     Author: Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
     Updated: 03/04/2006

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