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ARDC Holiday Closure –Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Ethics Inquiry Question of the Month: October 2026 - Ethical Withdrawal When a Client Discloses Attorney Communications
Ethics Inquiry Question of the Month: September 2026 - A Non-Illinois Lawyer Sending Letter Appealing University Discipline to Illinois University on behalf of Illinois Student
Ethics Inquiry Question of the Month: August 2026 - A Lawyer’s Duty to Disclose a Familial Relationship with a Judge
Ethics Inquiry Question of the Month: July 2026 - Billing a Client for Defending Against a Motion to Disqualify Counsel
Ethics Inquiry Question of the Month: June 2026 – A Lawyer’s Duty Not to Communicate with Persons Represented by Counsel
The ARDC is
closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans’ Day.
Ethics Inquiry Question of the Month: October 2026 - Ethical Withdrawal When a Client Discloses Attorney Communications
This month’s question explores the ethical considerations of withdrawal when a client discloses attorney communications. Read more.
Ethics Inquiry Question of the Month: September 2026 - A Non-Illinois Lawyer Sending Letter Appealing University Discipline to Illinois University on behalf of Illinois Student
This month’s question examines whether a non-Illinois lawyer’s conduct of sending a letter appealing university discipline to an Illinois university on behalf of an Illinois student could constitute the unauthorized practice of law in Illinois. Read more.
Ethics Inquiry Question of the Month: August 2026 - A Lawyer’s Duty to Disclose a Familial Relationship with a Judge
This month’s question examines a lawyer’s ethical obligations when appearing before a judge with whom the lawyer has a familial relationship, including whether and when disclosure to a client or opposing counsel is required. Readmore
Ethics Inquiry Question of the Month: July 2026 - Billing a Client for Defending Against a Motion to Disqualify Counsel
This month’s question deals with whether a lawyer may bill a client for defending against a motion to disqualify them. Read more
Ethics Inquiry Question of the Month: June 2026 – A Lawyer’s Duty Not to Communicate with Persons Represented by Counsel
This month’s question deals with whether a lawyer who sends a demand letter on behalf of a federal agency may continue communicating with the recipient of the letter after the recipient provided the name and contact information for their counsel. Read more.
