Daily Archives: February 16, 2013

‘Duh, gee, judge, I didn’t see that part of the contract!’

“Just because I never showed up for class and didn’t turn in any of the work, you’re giving me an F in the course?” “I know I bet you $500 that the Cubs would win, but how was I to … Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Supreme Court denies Philip Morris’ motion for direct appeal

The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday denied Philip Morris’ request for direct appeal in the decade-old Madison County case over cigarette labeling. The tobacco company last month asked the justices to transfer the plaintiffs’ Jan. 8 notice of appeal to … Read More »

Class Action, Ill. Supreme Court, Madison County