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Committee discusses lawsuit lending legislation

April 15, 2013 6:59 AM
By Bethany Krajelis

Rep. Andre Thapedi hopes to have a bill regulating the lawsuit lending industry on the governor’s desk by the end of May. Thapedi, D-Chicago, presented two such measures, both of which he is signed on to as a sponsor, to … Read More »

News, Tort Reform

House GOP includes tort reform in ‘pro-growth jobs’ legislative package

February 26, 2013 6:01 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

Rep. Dwight Kay, R-Glen Carbon, on Monday introduced a package of legislation he believes will help create more jobs and make Illinois more competitive with its neighboring states. The so-called “pro-growth jobs” package calls for major reform to the Civil … Read More »

Asbestos, Madison County, Personal Injury, Product Liability, St. Clair County, Tort Reform

Kay set to introduce legislation to reform tort, tax and workers’ comp systems

January 31, 2013 7:51 AM
By Bethany Krajelis

Rep. Dwight Kay said he plans to introduce a trio of legislative packages aimed at improving the business climate in Illinois. The Republican from Glen Carbon said his legislation — some of which has not yet been put in bill … Read More »

Asbestos, Madison County, News, Tort Reform

Tracy files venue reform bill in Illinois General Assembly

January 17, 2013 12:11 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

A measure that intends to put an end to forum shopping has been introduced in the Illinois General Assembly. House Bill 138 would amend the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure to provide for the dismissal of lawsuits for lack of … Read More »

Features, Tort Reform

Illinois Chamber supports group aimed at judicial reform

October 3, 2012 12:43 PM
By Christina Stueve Hodges
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Doug Whitley

Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Doug Whitley announced the Chamber’s support of the grassroots organization “Citizens for Judicial Integrity.”
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Madison County, News, Tort Reform

‘Injustice’ producer joins state legislator for showing

May 4, 2012 5:51 AM
By Ann Maher
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Kay

While Madison and St. Clair counties are not subjects of a film about “greed and corruption in America’s lawsuit industry,” perhaps someday they will be. Read More »

Features, News, Tort Reform

Judicial ethics discussed Friday at GOP meeting in O’Fallon

March 16, 2012 5:24 PM
By Christina Stueve
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Evans

Occasionally, a judge has bad judgment, according to State Rep. Dwight Kay, (R-Glen Carbon.) Read More »

Madison County, News, Tort Reform

Madison and St. Clair counties spent $3.1 million in litigation costs last year, study says

September 14, 2011 1:23 PM
By Ann Knef
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Akin

Madison and St. Clair County governments spent a combined $3.1 million dollars defending against lawsuits in 2010, according to a study released today from Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW).
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Features, News, Tort Reform

Kay promotes civil justice reform agenda

March 11, 2011 12:00 PM
By Ann Knef
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Kay

State Rep. Dwight Kay (R-Glen Carbon) is sponsoring civil justice reform legislation that targets joint and several liability, venue and premises liability. Read More »

Features, News, Tort Reform

‘Lawsuit Loan Shark’ bill to be heard in state House committee today

November 16, 2010 7:41 AM
By Ann Knef
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Hoffman

SPRINGFIELD – A piece of legislation referred to as a “Lawsuit Loan Shark” bill will be heard today at a House Judiciary Committee hearing as state lawmakers convene for fall veto session. Read More »

Features, News, Tort Reform