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McGlynn to be sworn in by Karmeier on Friday
McGlynn Belleville attorney Steve McGlynn, 48, will be sworn in as 20th Circuit Judge at the St. Clair County courthouse at 2 p.m. Friday by Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier.
Study: Medical liability costs $55.6 billion annually
Mello A new study by Harvard University researchers shows that medical liability costs totaled 2.4 percent of annual health care spending in the U.S., or $55.6 billion per year, in 2008.
Crowder denies motions to dismiss and stay in atrazine class action
Crowder Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder has denied motions to stay and to dismiss a proposed class action against a leading maker of the herbicide atrazine.
McGlynn appointed circuit judge in St. Clair County
McGlynn Belleville attorney Stephen McGlynn has been appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court as circuit judge in St. Clair County's 20th Judicial Circuit.
Mudge and Matoesian fund-raiser asking $150 per ticket
Matoesian Even though he faces no opposition in November's general election, candidate for Madison County circuit judge Bill Mudge said there are costs associated with being on the ballot.
State continues its investigation of Lakin
Tom Lakin Four years after Madison County State's Attorney Bill Mudge asked for outside assistance to investigate criminal sexual assault allegations against former power broker Tom Lakin, the case remains "ongoing."
Applications for O'Malley vacancy due to Karmeier by July 2
O'Malley Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier announced that the application process has begun to fill the vacancy that will be created by retiring St. Clair County Circuit Judge Michael O'Malley.
Tort reform advocates hail lawsuit transparency bill signed in to law in Georgia
Murnane A leading Illinois tort reform advocate calls a Georgia law that could curtail potentially frivolous litigation as one that "makes sense and protects taxpayers."
STAR bonds bill passes in Senate
SPRINGFIELD - The state Senate passed a sales tax and revenue (STAR) bonds bill Thursday afternoon 34-17-3.
STAR bonds bill passes in Labor Committee
McCarter SPRINGFIELD - By a vote of 8-2, the STAR bonds bill passed in the state Senate Labor Committee this afternoon.
STAR bonds bill fails to get support in State Government Committee; moves to Exec Committee
McCarter SPRINGFIELD - Sales tax and revenue (STAR) bonds legislation failed to get enough support to move out of a state senate committee today, according to State Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon).
Appeals Court upholds dismissal of Cueto v. Justices, ARDC officer
Cueto The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld U.S. District Judge David Herndon's dismissal of a suit Amiel Cueto brought against the Illinois Supreme Court and an officer of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Discipline Commission (ARDC).
Madison County salary increases deferred; stipends approved for some
Miles The Madison County Board on Wednesday approved salary increases for the next four-year terms of the county clerk, treasurer and sheriff, but the increases don't begin until the third year of the terms that begin after November's election.
Simmons donating to Democratic New York AG hopeful, says NYT article
Attorney John Simmons and his East Alton law firm were mentioned in a New York Times article Tuesday involving trial lawyer campaign contributions to Democratic New York attorney general hopeful Kathleen M. Rice.
Former BP manager sentenced to 21 months on tax evasion charges
Former BP Amoco environmental business manager Greg Jevyak of Wood River has been sentenced to 21 months in prison on income tax evasion charges he pleaded guilty to earlier this year.
Judge O'Malley to retire July 31; plans to be class action lawyer
O'Malley St. Clair County Circuit Court Judge Michael O'Malley will retire July 31 to enter private practice, four years before his current term expires.
Judge orders new election for horsemen's association over secret ballot issue
Madison County Associate Judge Thomas Chapman has nullified an election of board members and the president of the Illinois Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (IHBPA) and ordered a new one that adheres to the group's secret ballot requirements.
UTC promoters exploiting 'anxiety and fear' among workforce, legislators say
Haine (at the podium) and Hoffman (left) call the UTC project "too risky" during a press conference last month. Kern is at center. State legislators from the Metro-East are criticizing promoters of a large-scale retail project in Glen Carbon saying their "cynical 'jobs' drumbeat" is "an attempt to exploit the anxiety and fear" of the area's suffering workforce.
Wigginton nominated U.S. Attorney for Southern District of Illinois
Wigginton Stephen R. Wigginton, a partner with Weilmuenster & Wigginton in Belleville, has been nominated to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois.
Assault victims waiting on state to move case against Lakin
Lakin Nearly four years after victims of alleged child sexual abuse brought a lawsuit against Thomas Lakin, they are still waiting for their claims to be decided.