Chief Judge Pallmeyer opted for an abbreviated format for her sixth amended COVID General Order issued, Friday, September 4. That is presumably because the order is simpler than it was at the outset of the pandemic. There are no blanket case extension. The General Order basically extends provisions limiting courthouse access to wha tis necessary.
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Virtual CLE: IP, Technology & Social Justice in the Time of Coronavirus
By R. David Donoghue on
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The UIC John Marshall Law School’s Center for Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy is hosting a virtual seminar along with the Institute for Intellectual Property & Social Justice on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 7:40am – 3:00pm CT focused on IP issues in the midst of the pandemic. The speaker list is impressive, headlined by…
Northern District & Seventh Circuit Require Face Masks
By R. David Donoghue on
Posted in Legal News, Local Rules
Judges Wood & Pallmeyer issued a joint order requiring that everyone in public spaces of the Northern District and Seventh Circuit wear face masks or coverings. The order includes all public spaces including the lobby, elevators, restrooms, public corridors and also courtrooms, absent direction otherwise from the presiding judge. The mask must cover both the…
CLE: Ethics in the Practice of IP Law
By R. David Donoghue on
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John Marshall is hosting its 11th annual Ethics in the Practice of Intellectual Property Law seminar on Friday, June 5, 2020, from noon – 3:45 pm CST. The seminar will be online and is offering 3.25 hours of professional responsibility credit, including 1 hour of mental health/substance abuse credit. Register here.
Topics include:
- Conflicts
…
Northern District of Illinois Extends all Civil Deadlines 28 More Days — 77 Total
By R. David Donoghue on
Posted in Legal News, Local Rules
On Friday, April 24, Chief Judge Pallmeyer entered a Third Amended General Order updating the first two (which extended all civil deadlines 21 days and than an additional 28 days, respectively) and further addressing the “Coronavirus COVID-19 public Emergency.” Beyond setting out the further extension and addressing hearings, settlement conferences and trials, the biggest…
Federal Bar Association: Meet N.D. Illinois’ New District Court Judges
By R. David Donoghue on
Posted in Legal News
On Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 12:00 – 1:15pm CT, the Federal Bar Association is hosting a virtual CLE with three of the Northern District’s newest district judges:
- Martha M. Pacold
- Mary M. Rowland
- Steven C. Seeger
The panel will be moderated by retired Chief Judge Ruben Castillo. In addition to comments on written and…
Northern District of Illinois Extends All Civil Deadlines 28 Days in Response to COVID-19
By R. David Donoghue on
This afternoon, Chief Judge Pallmeyer entered a second general order updating the first general order (which extended all civil deadlines 21 days) and further addressing the “Coronavirus COVID-19 public Emergency” The Court ordered as follows:
- For all civil cases, all case deadlines whether set by the Federal Rules, Local Rules, Court order or Executive Committee
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Chief Judge Pallmeyer’s General Order Extends All Deadlines 21 Days
By R. David Donoghue on
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Yesterday, Chief Judge Pallmeyer entered a general order addressing the “Coronavirus COVID-19 Public Emergency.” The Court ordered as follows:
- For all civil cases, all case deadlines whether set by the Federal Rules, Local Rules, Court order or Executive Committee order. The Order notes that the Court is accessible by ECF and, in “emergency” situations by
…
CLE: Digital Platforms: Innovation, Antitrust, Privacy & the Internet of Things
By R. David Donoghue on
Posted in Legal News
On Friday, March 13, 2020, the UIC John Marshall Law School is putting on a day long – 8:45am to 4:30pm – program focused on cutting edge legal issues surrounding the Internet of Things. Here is their description:
Online platforms have become a focal point for many in the United States as well as in…
Inaugural Don Dunner Leadership Award
By R. David Donoghue on
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The UIC John Marshall Center for Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy Law has announced the inaugural Don Dunner Leadership Award to be presented at its 64th annual IP Conference on Friday, November 20, 2020 in Chicago. As someone who had the privilege of briefly working for Don in law school, I am excited for…