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SC Johnson intervenes in Madison County divorce, calling Buske case a 'sham'
It's not every day that a global manufacturer of household cleaning supplies intervenes in a Madison County divorce.
Carr sues Carr Korein Tillery over fee dispute
Carr Rex Carr is suing his former law partners to recover at least $6.8 million in legal fees, the bulk of which came from a $42 million settlement in a case against IBM.
I-LAW urges reform and opposition to trial lawyer bill
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW) is beginning a grassroots campaign to get meaningful lawsuit reforms passed, which will in turn create a more favorable job creation climate, said its executive director Travis Akin.
EHS students study Constitution in battle against ignorance
Dorothy Stamer In order to form a more perfect union, students at Edwardsville High School are seriously exercising their right to assemble with energy and determination.
Madison County tapped for e-filing pilot program
Madison County has been designated by the Illinois Supreme Court as a pilot for electronic filing "e-filing" of Law and Arbitration cases.
Granite City union official indicted on mail fraud, forfeiture charges
Union official Don Padgett, 39, of Granite City has been indicted by a federal grand jury in East St. Louis on charges of mail fraud and criminal forfeiture.
Judge grants Jones' request for travel to Mayo Clinic
U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert is allowing Rick Jones of Wood River to travel to Minnesota to receive specialized medical care at the Mayo Clinic.
Power of Change Christian Center is in default, bank claims
Power of Change Christian Center in Cahokia is being sued by Bank of America Leasing & Capital (BALC) which claims it defaulted on a note and now owes $458,512.16.
Suit filed over pedestrian's death in St. Clair County
A wrongful death suit is being filed against Kenneth Jones, Sr. over a fatal accident that took place on Collinsville Road near Harvard Place in St. Clair County on March 31, 2007.
Centreville Avenue accident is subject of suit
Tracey Brown is suing Milinda Hubbard in St. Clair County Circuit Court claiming injuries from an accident that occurred Oct. 12, 2007 on Centreville Avenue near Highway 13 in St. Clair County.
Freeburg Care Center named in wrongful death complaint
A wrongful death suit has been filed against Freeburg Care Center by a former resident's estate.
Feds have clear title to Lakin's $325k forfeiture
Tom Lakin U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert signed an order turning over $325,000 that had belonged to Thomas Lakin to the U.S. Marshal Service.
McCarter QA: Will follow Watson's 'tradition of trust'
Victoria and Kyle McCarter Republican Kyle McCarter of Lebanon was selected Saturday by GOP chairmen of the district's nine counties to replace State Sen. Frank Watson (R-Greenville) in the state's 51st Senate District. Watson, who had suffered a stroke last year, stepped down Feb. 16.
St. Clair County Circuit Clerk's office provides help for pro se litigants
Brendan Kelly As a benefit for those unable to afford an attorney, the St. Clair County Circuit Clerk's office has recently trained six deputy clerks to answer questions about court forms, legal references, and online legal assistance for specific legal fields in the St. Clair County Law Library.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change named in retaliatory discharge suit
A former employee of Valvoline Instant Oil Change in Wood River claims she was terminated after she suffered a work-related injury.
Customer claims injuries in slip and fall at Big Lots in Granite City
Big Lots in Granite City is being sued by an injured customer who claims water was left on the floor of the store near a service desk.
Wal-Mart in Highland sued by customer who slips
Wal-Mart Supercenter in Highland is being sued by a shopper who slipped in the store's bakery/deli department last year.
Life Without Lawyers author Philip K. Howard to speak at Chicago luncheon
Howard Litigation reform advocate Philip K. Howard, author of Life Without Lawyers, is scheduled to speak at a luncheon in Chicago on Tuesday, March 3.
Elderly woman claims daughter converted funds to pay lawyer and converted deed to house
An elderly St. Clair County woman is suing her daughter for converting substantial sums of money for personal obligations, as well as fraudulently converting the deed to her house.
Pre-judgment interest legislation would be 'devastating,' say opponents
Ed Murnane A bill introduced in the state Senate last week has a legal reform group gearing up for battle.