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University of Chicago Law School restricts AI, bans personal devices for 1Ls

To “discourage the offloading of work to AI tools” while not deterring its use, the University of Chicago Law School is adjusting its artificial intelligence policy that will now ban phones and laptops in 1L courses and mandate that exams happen in class without access to the internet, electronic files or apps.

Jul 10, 2026 10:09 AM CDT

Artificial intelligence dominated this year’s Techshow

This year’s Techshow was four-day conference at Chicago’s McCormick Place from March 25-28. Bearing a superhero/comic book theme to reflect the transformative power and potential of AI. The show featured nearly 60 panels and presentations and more than 100 legal technology vendors.

Jul 1, 2026 1:15 AM CDT

Plaintiffs attorneys in 2 multidistrict litigations face sanctions for protective order document breach

Plaintiffs lawyers in two different multidistrict litigations were recently sanctioned by judges for violating protective orders by referencing court documents in both cases.

Jun 23, 2026 2:25 PM CDT

Mental health law becomes this law prof and author’s focus after walking ‘Through the Fire’

The most dangerous moments of Fredrick Vars’ life guided his career path. Just days after he’d won his first jury trial representing a union member suing the union for retaliation, he experienced his first psychotic episode. Though he had dealt with depression much of his life, he’d later be diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Jun 17, 2026 3:01 PM CDT

Artificial intelligence can be used for grading law school exams, but should it be?

Artificial intelligence is being put to the test, literally, as it is being used to grade law students’ exams. But should it be?

May 27, 2026 2:08 PM CDT

7th Circuit upholds ‘Are We Dating the Same Guy?’ ruling, muses sanctions for ‘fictitious’ citations

A Facebook page under the name “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” was at issue in a recent ruling by a federal appeals court.

May 18, 2026 1:06 PM CDT

Former DLA Piper summer associate sues firm for allegedly revoking job offer over Palestinian ties

A former summer associate at DLA Piper is suing the law firm for alleged discrimination because of her Palestinian origin and pro-Palestine activism.

May 13, 2026 10:31 AM CDT

Harvey will expand legal AI presence with new Chicago office

One of the top legal artificial intelligence players is moving to the Windy City.

Apr 30, 2026 9:28 AM CDT

Dead people on list of potential jurors raises alarms in this state

Lawyers in Illinois are questioning whether the statewide jury system has sufficient safeguards to purge people who have died from its lists of potential jurors.

Apr 20, 2026 10:07 AM CDT

State supreme court steadfast in ousting of judge for writing column supporting Trump

A Democrat-led Illinois Supreme Court is seeking help from a federal judge to affirm its constitutional authority to remove a reinstated Cook County, Illinois, judge from the bench for writing a column in support of President Donald Trump while the judge was retired.

Apr 8, 2026 10:36 AM CDT

Supreme Court denies hearing challenge to Illinois law banning concealed guns on public transportation

The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear an opposition to an Illinois law that prohibits concealed-carry permit holders from bringing loaded guns onto public transportation, upholding a 2013 state provision that bans firearms from buses and trains.

Apr 7, 2026 11:22 AM CDT

Former prosecutor sentenced after making online threats against LGBTQ+ event and others

A former prosecutor in DuPage County, Illinois, who pleaded guilty to making an online bomb threat against an LGBTQ+ festival in downstate Illinois has been sentenced to home confinement and supervised release.

Mar 30, 2026 12:04 PM CDT

Musicians in this state are suing AI companies under biometric privacy law

Musicians who argue that artificial intelligence companies have used their songs without permission are bringing litigation under a unique law in Illinois.

Mar 23, 2026 1:39 PM CDT

2 law schools get nod from ABA Legal Ed council

Two law schools each received the blessing of the council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar last month.

Mar 17, 2026 1:20 PM CDT

Techshow Attendees Assemble: A preview of this year’s show

ABA Techshow 2026 will take place from March 25 to 28 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago. Two Techshow 2026 co-chairs talk about what to expect at this year’s event.

Mar 11, 2026 9:08 AM CDT

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