News from September 2023
Barry to Speak at DePaul University College of Law Alumni Panel
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Associate Caitlin M. Barry will serve as a panelist for DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal’s Alumni panel discussion on September 27 at DePaul University College of Law.
Pritzker resorts to labeling - false labeling - to fend off criticism of his Chinese communist-linked project in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker finally responded to criticism of his recently announced electric vehicle battery factory to be built in Manteno, Illinois by Gotion, which is closely tied to the Chinese Communist Party – the CCP.
Former Highland Security employee sues for alleged unpaid wages, expenses
EDWARDSVILLE – A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Highland Security claiming the company owes him money for unpaid wages and expenses incurred on their behalf.
IL Supreme Court confirms Belleville attorney's suspension for keeping clients' money
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Supreme Court Justices suspended Belleville injury lawyer Jason Caraway for a year and until further notice on Sept. 21.
Appeals panel: Airbnb can't use arbitration agreement to escape lawsuit from man who lost a leg at a friend's party
In a 2-1 ruling, the judges ruled a man should be able to sue Airbnb despite holding a user account that included a mandatory arbitration clause, because the agreement only applies to the people directly renting a property during the time they rented
Mayer Brown earns top rankings in ITR World Tax 2024
Mayer Brown and Tauil & Chequer (T&C) in association with Mayer Brown received top rankings in ITR World Tax 2024, a guide to the world’s leading tax firms and lawyers.
Wahl to Speak for Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Women's Bar Association Illinois
Partner Michelle M. Wahl will speak for Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ panel discussion, “Breaking into IP & Entertainment Law,” on October 12 at the Instituto Cervantes in Chicago, IL.
LIVE WEB - Security is Only as Good as the Weakest Link: Legal Tech Security Measures Every Lawyer Must Take on September 26, 2023
Rule 1.6(c) stipulates that a lawyer must make reasonable efforts to prevent the disclosure of confidential client information.
Passenger files negligence lawsuit against Bi-State following bus accident
BELLEVILLE – A man claims he was injured while riding on a Bi-State bus when the driver collided with another vehicle.
Jumper grants pretrial detention for aggravated stalking charge in first detention hearing under SAFE-T Act
During the first detention hearing after the SAFE-T Act went into effect, Madison County Associate Judge Ryan Jumper granted a petition by State’s Attorney Tom Haine to detain a Swansea man while he awaits trial on charges of aggravated stalking
Man sues City of Wood River, water company after falling into water meter hole at Belk Park
EDWARDSVILLE – A man is suing the City of Wood River and Illinois water companies, alleging he fell in a meter hole at Belk Park because the cover wasn't securely placed.
Gilbert allows wrongful termination suit against Madison County to continue after delay in service
BENTON – St. Louis County attorney Michael Gras sued Madison County for former employee Janice Koehler last December, but didn’t serve the complaint until Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert caught his attention.
'Sometimes stretch a little too far:' Unusual quick win for FaceTec vs biometrics class action offers guide for others
Earlier this year, facial ID scanning tech vendor FaceTec persuaded a prolific filer of biometrics class action lawsuits to withdraw their lawsuit without even a single proceeding or motion to dismiss, because the company showed the plaintiffs' lawyers that their data scanning tech, collection and policies made the case unwinnable
Shopper sues Godfrey Dollar General, alleging injuries after bumping into product display
EDWARDSVILLE – A shopper is suing a Godfrey Dollar General after she allegedly bumped into a merchandise display case and injured herself in the store.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Lea Gutierrez As Ardc Administrator
The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Illinois attorney Lea S. Gutierrez to serve as the new Administrator of the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) effective October 23, 2023.
Suit alleges O'Fallon Subway restaurant failed to pay workers overtime, tips
BELLEVILLE – An employee has filed a class action lawsuit against an O'Fallon Subway restaurant, claiming the store kept workers' tips and failed to pay them overtime despite working more than 40 hours per week.
Woman working in Alton building claims she was exposed to carbon monoxide
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman has filed a lawsuit claiming she was exposed to carbon monoxide because of a building owner's negligence in maintaining the heating system.
Settlement reached ahead of trial in fatal train crash suit
EAST ST. LOUIS – Amtrak, Illinois Central, and the family of a man who died at a railroad crossing settled a suit that was scheduled for trial starting on Sept. 11.
IL Supreme Court grants outside judge in Hulme, Dorman defamation suit
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Supreme Court Justices granted an outside judge to former Madison County officials Doug Hulme and Rob Dorman for a suit over their termination in 2020.
Haine: Lawsuits filed by two former county employees have cost taxpayers $270,000
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine reported Tuesday that more than a dozen lawsuits filed by two former Madison County employees have cost taxpayers more than $270,000.