Author: Marin McCall

Civility is worse today compared to 10 years ago, according to 85% of respondents to the American Bar Association’s Survey of Civic Literacy 2023. A significant number of respondents attribute the decrease in civility to social media, media, and public officials, and believe that family and friends and public officials should be primarily responsible for improving civility in our society. The post Most Americans Believe Civility in the U.S. Is Declining, According to ABA Survey appeared first on 2Civility.

Lawyers across the country will celebrate Law Day 2023 on May 1 with celebrations and informative events beginning this week and continuing through next week. The post Celebrate Law Day 2023 with These Events appeared first on 2Civility.

Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis recently announced amendments to Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct 1.5, titled “Fees,” and 1.15, titled “General Duties Regarding Safekeeping Property.” The post Illinois Supreme Court Announces Rule Changes for Illinois Attorney Fees appeared first on 2Civility.

Despite increased representation of women, people of color, and those who identify as LGBTQ among associates, progress for Black and Latina partners remains “excruciatingly slow,” according to the NALP 2022 Report on Diversity in Law Firms. The post Little Progress for Black and Latina Lawyers at the Partner Level, According to NALP appeared first on 2Civility.

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) recently announced that the Motion to Seal Court File in an Eviction Case form suite is available for comment for 45 days, through March 3, 2023.
The post ATJ Commission Approves a New Suite of Eviction Forms for Public Comment appeared first on 2Civility.