Practice resources

These resources are written for legal professionals doing legal aid or pro bono work. If you do not have legal training, they may be difficult to understand. Visit resources from the main menu for legal information written and designed for the public. Note: IICLE resources are only available to legal aid employees.

Business & Work Resources
Current job or employer issues
(4 resources)
Helping clients with wage and non-wage garnishments
Approaches to take when defending wage and non-wage garnishments.
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Exceptions for BAIIDs - MDDPs
Advanced content. 3 exceptions to the BAIID requirement for MDDP applicants, including employment, medical and farming.
Lawyer Manuals
Construction law: Transactional considerations
A lawyer resource on transactional issues in construction law, covering bidding and contract negotiation, insurance, environmental issues, and industrial project considerations.
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Labor law: Representation and collective-bargaining matters
A lawyer resource on labor law representation and collective bargaining, covering National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction, negotiations, and enforcement of collective-bargaining agreements.
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A work-related injury (workers' compensation)
(4 resources)
Elements of Illinois Law: Workers' Compensation
A lawyer resource on the basics of workers’ compensation law, including the scope and purpose of the Workers’ Compensation Act and compensable claims.
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Dramshop Act Practice
A lawyer resource on Dramshop Act practice, covering statutory and case law, parties to actions, pleadings, discovery, and trial strategy.
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Workers' Compensation Practice
A comprehensive lawyer resource on workers’ compensation, covering the Workers’ Compensation Act, employer-employee issues, what is considered an accident, appeals, and more.
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Labor and Employment Issues in Transactions, Business Restructuring, and Workforce Reductions
A lawyer resource on labor and employment issues in transactions and restructuring, covering workforce reductions, bankruptcy, due diligence, and employee benefits considerations.
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Workers with health or disability issues
(4 resources)
Understanding your legal medical rights for mental health
Information for people who get Mental Health and Developmental Disability services about your legal medical rights.
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SSI and SSDI overpayments and appeals
This article for lawyers explains overpayments, Notices of Overpayment, SSA's appeals process, and SSA's options for collecting overpayment.
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Helping someone with a disability find work
Explains the Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services program that helps people with disabilities find work.
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Available defenses for a defendant
Advanced level content. In an auto accident, defendants must raise affirmative defenses, particularly with respect to the actions of other parties, right away in the Answer.
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Unemployment benefits
(1 resources)
Claimant's rights to unemployment benefits
Guide to issues on determining eligibility and helping a claimant obtain unemployment insurance benefits in Illinois.
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Former job or employer issues
(3 resources)
Employment termination: Employer obligations and workplace considerations
A lawyer resource about employment termination, including employer responsibilities, employment-at-will exceptions, employee privacy, public employees, and pregnancy and family leave.
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Conducting the Employment Practices Audit
A lawyer resource on auditing employment practices, offering guidance on employee hiring, management, termination, and workplace policy compliance.
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Labor and Employment Issues in Transactions, Business Restructuring, and Workforce Reductions
A lawyer resource on labor and employment issues in transactions and restructuring, covering workforce reductions, bankruptcy, due diligence, and employee benefits considerations.
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Military service, active-duty or veteran issues
(1 resources)
Military Service and the Law
A lawyer resource on military service and the law, covering veterans’ benefits, divorce and custody matters, employment rights, and reemployment protections.
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Farm worker issues
(2 resources)
Farming law in Illinois: property issues
A lawyer resource on Illinois farming property law, addressing farm sales, purchases, leases, and land trusts.
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Labor law: Representation and collective-bargaining matters
A lawyer resource on labor law representation and collective bargaining, covering National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction, negotiations, and enforcement of collective-bargaining agreements.
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Discrimination of an employee
(4 resources)
Employment termination: Employer obligations and workplace considerations
A lawyer resource about employment termination, including employer responsibilities, employment-at-will exceptions, employee privacy, public employees, and pregnancy and family leave.
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Employment Discrimination: Unlawful Grounds and Prevention
A lawyer resource on employment discrimination, explaining different types of discrimination claims and how employers can minimize employment discrimination risks.
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Conducting the Employment Practices Audit
A lawyer resource on auditing employment practices, offering guidance on employee hiring, management, termination, and workplace policy compliance.
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Causes of action: Employment actions
A lawyer resource that explains causes of action in employment-related disputes, including discrimination claims, retaliatory discharge, workers’ compensation, and employer negligence.
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Discrimination of a customer by a business or agency
(1 resources)
Conducting the Employment Practices Audit
A lawyer resource on auditing employment practices, offering guidance on employee hiring, management, termination, and workplace policy compliance.
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Setting up or running a nonprofit organization
(2 resources)
Not-for-profit corporations
A lawyer resource on not-for-profit corporations in Illinois, covering formation, governance, operation, and dissolution.
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Commercial landlord-tenant practice
A lawyer resource on commercial landlord-tenant law covering leases, subleases, landlord and tenant duties, mechanics liens, mortgages, and eminent domain.
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Owning or running a business
(4 resources)
Business bankruptcy practice
Attorney resource for business bankruptcy including rules, alternatives, and representing secured and unsecured creditors. 2022 edition.
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Commercial real estate: Financing and transactional issues
A lawyer resource on commercial real estate transactions, including financing from both the borrower’s and lender’s perspectives, broker law, and sales contracts.
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S Corporations
A lawyer resource that provides guidance on advising clients about forming and operating an S corporation, including considerations in choosing S corporation status and maintaining an S corporation.
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Environmental Law in Corporate and Real Estate Transactions
A lawyer resource on environmental law in corporate and real estate transactions, including lender liability, landlord-tenant issues, insurance coverage, and bankruptcy.
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Job applications and interviews
(1 resources)
Employment termination: Employer obligations and workplace considerations
A lawyer resource about employment termination, including employer responsibilities, employment-at-will exceptions, employee privacy, public employees, and pregnancy and family leave.
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Unions
(4 resources)
Labor law: Representation and collective-bargaining matters
A lawyer resource on labor law representation and collective bargaining, covering National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction, negotiations, and enforcement of collective-bargaining agreements.
IICLE
Labor and Employment Issues in Transactions, Business Restructuring, and Workforce Reductions
A lawyer resource on labor and employment issues in transactions and restructuring, covering workforce reductions, bankruptcy, due diligence, and employee benefits considerations.
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Labor law: unfair labor practices
A lawyer resource on unfair labor practices, including employee committees, interference with employee rights, strikes, and the duty of fair representation.
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Employment Termination: Procedures, Grounds, and Challenges
A lawyer resource about the procedures, grounds, and challenges with employment termination, including severance pay, employment discrimination, retaliatory discharge, and reductions in force.
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Other business and work issues
(4 resources)
Business bankruptcy practice
Attorney resource for business bankruptcy including rules, alternatives, and representing secured and unsecured creditors. 2022 edition.
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Elements of Illinois Law: Environmental Law
A lawyer resource that provides a basic overview of common environmental law issues, including relevant federal, state, and local laws.
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Intellectual property law
A lawyer resource on intellectual property law, addressing key issues in patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and artificial intelligence.
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Representing the parties to a construction project
A lawyer resource for attorneys representing various parties in construction projects, including architects, private owners, public entities, contractors, and lenders.
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