Month: February 2022
Justice Stephen Breyer Plans to Retire
After nearly 14 years as a Court of Appeals Judge and nearly 28 years as a Member of the Supreme Court of the United States, Justice Stephen Breyer formally announced his decision to retire from regular active judicial service. Justice Breyer, 83, plans to retire when the Court rises for the summer recess, creating an
Updates To The Transfer on Death Instrument Act
On January 1, 2022, the Transfer on Death Instrument (TODI) Act was amended to better provide another option for clients seeking cost-effective and straight-forward ways to transfer real property upon their death. The TODI Act’s purpose, as originally enacted, was to provide a mechanism for the transfer of residential real estate title to named beneficiaries
The End of Masks in the Classroom? A New Judgement Impacts Schools Across the State
The End of Masks in the Classroom? A New Judgment Impacts Schools Across the State On Friday, February 7, a judge in Sangamon County, which includes the city of Springfield, issued a temporary restraining order in response to a lawsuit filed by parents against 140 school districts in Illinois. Significantly, the judge found several provisions
American Innovation and Choice Bill in US Senate would rein in Big Tech
Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google dominate the big tech space and continue to break records with their massive profits, power and influence. A new bipartisan effort is taking shape to set new limits on the tech titans. The American Innovation and Choice Online Act was introduced by Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Chuck Grassley of