Coffee With Casey: Key Illinois Judgment & Small Claims Law Updates for 2026
Pour yourself a cup and join us for Episode 13 of Coffee With Casey, and the first episode of the series in 2026, featuring host Casey Hicks, Shareholder, Real Estate Default Group Chair, and Chicago Office Managing Attorney.
In this episode, Casey is joined by Chicago Attorney Laura Alms for a timely discussion on key Illinois statutory changes taking effect in 2026 and what they mean for creditors, attorneys, and industry professionals navigating the evolving legal landscape.
Whether you handle consumer collections, judgment enforcement, or Illinois litigation, this milestone episode delivers practical insights to help you stay compliant and prepared for the year ahead—no refill required.
Together, they’ll break down three critical updates you need to know:
- A new automatic exemption for consumer judgment debtors covering funds held in checking or savings accounts when a bank citation is filed
- The elimination of the appearance fee requirement for defendants in small claims matters
- Revised timelines for filing revivals of consumer judgments, and how these changes may impact enforcement strategy
About the Series:
Weltman’s Webinar Series delivers year-round educational content, specific to creditors' rights throughout numerous focus areas. Join our key business leaders for these webinars to stay ahead of trends, changes, and updates throughout the world of collections.