Best IICLE Podcasts (2026)

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Cornered: Out of Court - Best of 2025 27:51

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24d ago27:51

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Listen back to some of the IICLE staff's favorite episodes from 2025, including attorneys' responsibilities for shaping the practice with Timothy Eaton, enduring the emotional toll of divorce proceedings with Erin Wilson, the unique ownership positions of condo purchasers with Kenneth Michaels, Jr., and a literary outlook on the law with Meghan Bri…

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Cornered: Condominium Law with Kenneth Michaels, Jr. 24:12

2M ago24:12

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Many wonder if condominium ownership is right for them. Kenneth Michaels, Jr., of Bauch & Michaels LLC, writes the Condominium Law FLASHPOINTS available at IICLE.com and, in this episode of Cornered: Out of Court, provides some key considerations for purchasers and associations. IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. W…

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Cornered: Literature and the Law with Professor Meghan Brinson 22:50

3M ago22:50

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Cornered: Essential Caselaw and Legislative Updates for Elder Law Attorneys 8:23

4M ago8:23

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Staying on top of recent decisions and legislation impacting estate planning, guardianships, and more is essential for elder law attorneys who advise clients and their families on wide-ranging matters. In Illinois, important 2025 developments include the One Big Beautiful Bill, limits to facility liability for negligence, attorney duties for mental…

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Cornered: Tim Eaton on the Great Responsibilities and Privileges of Practicing Attorneys 11:48

5M ago11:48

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In the introduction to Chapter 1 of the IICLE® handbook ATTORNEYS' LEGAL LIABILITY, J. Timothy Eaton identifies this core principle of the profession: "When we enter the legal profession," he writes, "we accept a responsibility to serve not only our clients, but also the larger public." Mr. Eaton draws on a wealth of experience when discussing how …

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Cornered: Vadim Glozman Advises When Your Business Client Is Subpoenaed 9:15

6M ago9:15

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Nothing makes a business owner's stomach drop and blood pressure rise quite like being served a subpoena that seeks documents or testimony. Corporate and commercial attorneys need their clients to confidently reach out for informed guidance at these stressful times. In this episode, Vadim Glozman explores some of the pitfalls you can help your clie…

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Cornered: Brandon Wright on School Law 19:25

7M ago19:25

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School law is a unique practice area in which local concerns intersect with nationwide discussions about education policy and the role of public services more broadly. IICLE® publishes two handbooks on the topic. One of those handbooks, School Law: Organization, Finance, and Property, is in a new edition for 2025. Stay tuned to the end of this epis…

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Cornered: Amy Gardner on Executive Presence 15:19

8M ago15:19

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Every member of your firm's team contributes to the business's success, and they all look to the firm's leaders for direction, support, and an understanding of mission -- the same qualities clients expect from their legal advocates. Amy Gardner, co-founder of Apochromatik, a coaching and consulting firm in Chicago, explains how leadership coaching …

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Cornered: Out of Court Bonus Episode 2: Essential Programming for Estate Planning Attorneys 13:38

9M ago13:38

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The Estate Planning Short Course is May 5th and 6th in Champaign and via live webcast and May 19th and 20th in Chicago. The course includes two full days of practice guidance and networking opportunities for estate planning attorneys. With so many new developments in estate planning to be covered during this program, we're fortunate to hear from Lo…

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Cornered: Brian McGovern on Workers' Compensation from Reporting to Resolution 21:13

9M ago21:13

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Workers seeking assistance with lost wages and medical bills after workplace injuries face lengthy investigations that include interviews, medical evaluations, and more. This week we corner Brian McGovern of Hanagan & McGovern in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to learn about the process injured workers can expect, some of the pitfalls along the way, and w…

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Cornered: Michele Jochner Explores Appeals of Family Court Orders 22:40

10M ago22:40

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Judgments rendered in family court cases are appealable by the same means and standards as rulings on other types of matters, but the personal nature of legal matters involving families creates other factors that eager appellants may want to consider. Michele Jochner, a Partner at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP, is experienced with advising her clien…

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Cornered: Connor Londrigan Explains Complexities Behind Personal Injury Cases 17:48

11M ago17:48

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When someone has been injured while driving, after using a product, or just when out and about, they have many questions and concerns -- not the least of which is, "How am I going to pay for my medical treatments while I'm unable to work? Shouldn't the person who injured me be on the hook for at least some of that?" Connor Londrigan, who is an Asso…

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Cornered: Erin Wilson Tackles the Legal and Emotional Challenges of Divorce 11:33

12M ago11:33

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Couples going through a divorce encounter many challenges and uncertainties. They are concerned about finances, their rights and responsibilities as parents, and just enduring the emotional toll that dissolution has on their family. Erin Wilson focuses exclusively on family law cases through her firm, The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson LLC. She is ac…

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Cornered: Out of Court -- Best of 2024 23:08

1y ago23:08

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Although Cornered: Out of Court is a new podcast from IICLE®, the end of the year seems a natural time to rekindle old traditions and, in this case, to start a new one. As we round out 2024, we've asked the staff at IICLE® to listen back to this year's episodes and pick a favorite answer from the knowledgeable guests we've had the pleasure of liste…

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Cornered: R. Mark Halligan Dives Into Intellectual Property 24:42

1y ago24:42

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Some individuals and small businesses may not think that intellectual property issues will impact their employment or business practices, but matters involving intellectual property can arise for both employees and any size of company in the course of conducting ordinary business. R. Mark Halligan, Partner and Chair of the Trade Secrets Practice Gr…

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Cornered: Kevin Lichtenberg Discusses Wills, Trusts, and More 14:09

1y ago14:09

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Powers of attorney, guardianships, wills, trusts, and more provide much-needed peace of mind and safeguards for families in a variety of situations. Because of that, people have a lot of questions about what is required, what will work best for them, and who they should turn to for answers. This week, we corner Kevin Lichtenberg for some much-neede…

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Cornered: Tom Reuland Discusses Personal Injury Representation 20:36

1+ y ago20:36

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Tom Reuland serves all of Illinois through his personal injury law firm, Reuland Law LLC. In this episode, we corner Mr. Reuland with questions about when to seek a lawyer for an injury, how he negotiates with insurance companies, and the importance of referring cases to attorneys with extensive experience with personal injury matters. IICLE® is a …

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Cornered: Out of Court Bonus Episode 1: Recent Developments in Noncompete Agreements 12:44

1+ y ago12:44

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There has been a lot of movement around employee noncompete agreements. Jonathan Crook of Fisher & Phillips LLP briefs us on the latest developments. IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the gene…

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Cornered: Nrupa Patel Answers Family Law Questions About Child Visitation, Support, and More 10:11

1+ y ago10:11

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Everyone has a family, and sometimes legal issues arise in families for which a lawyer's expertise is necessary -- especially these days with the prevalence of blended families, different types of marriages and civil unions, and opportunities for adoption, fostering, and assisted reproductive technologies. In this episode, we corner Nrupa Patel of …