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Area judicial candidates up for retention in '12
McGlynn With 290 days to go until the state's primary election, it may be early for campaign talk.
Sears class certification reversed at Fifth District
Vieth The Fifth District Appellate Court has reversed St. Clair County Associate Judge Andrew Gleeson who in 2009 certified a class action against Sears Roebuck over fees paid for refrigerator waterline installation.
PR executive says 'intimidation' accusation is 'ridiculous' and 'untrue'
Thompson Public relations executive Jayne Thompson said that an attempt to characterize a litigation support strategy for Madison County class action defendant Syngenta as a campaign of intimidation is "ridiculous" and "untrue."
Syngenta PR proposal warns that plaintiffs 'are at war' to take revenue stream
Mudge A five-and-a-half year old public relations proposal cited last week by Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge as "hostile" toward the Madison County judicial system touches on more than just the county's judicial reputation.
First quarter asbestos claims in Madison County: At least 154
Crowder At least 154 new asbestos lawsuits have been filed in Madison County in the first quarter of 2011.
Swansea securities broker pleads guilty in multi-million dollar fraud scheme
EAST ST. LOUIS - Victoria McGee-Harris, 58, of St. Louis, pleaded guilty today in federal court to defrauding clients out of more than $6 million by enticing them into paying for various investment products and insurance products she never purchased.
Legislators hear legal reform bills in committee
State Rep. Dwight Kay (R-Glen Carbon) at left in committee hearing today. At right is attorney Stephen Kaufmann of HeplerBroom in Springfield. SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW) executive director Travis Akin hailed a House committee hearing on lawsuit reform initiatives as a "good first step" toward improving the state's legal climate.
Kay promotes civil justice reform agenda
Kay State Rep. Dwight Kay (R-Glen Carbon) is sponsoring civil justice reform legislation that targets joint and several liability, venue and premises liability.
Hopkins, other personal injury attorneys, named to Leading Lawyer list
Hopkins Madison County Record columnist John J. Hopkins has been named to the prestigious Leading Lawyers directory of attorneys.
Local retired judges on 'lavish' list produced by taxpayer group
Harrison Retired Illinois Supreme Court Justices Moses Harrison of Caseyville and Philip Rarick of Troy enjoy the best judicial pensions in the state, according to a top 100 list produced by the National Taxpayers United of Illinois.
McCarter seeks federal investigation of work comp arbitrator and practices
McCarter State Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) is calling for a federal investigation into the actions of Illinois Workers Compensation Commission (IWCC) arbitrator Jennifer Teague, 37, of Shiloh.
State faces doctor shortage in coming years, ISMS president warns
Malkin Illinois State Medical Society President Steve Malkin, M.D. said that a shortage of doctors in the state needs to be addressed now, not when there is a workforce crisis.
Emanuel can run for mayor
The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday ruled 7-0 to allow Rahm Emanuel to run for mayor of Chicago.
Motorcycle rider injured in Granite City crash
A motorcycle rider says he was injured when another driver ran a stop sign and collided with his Harley.
Taco Bell parking lot accident leads to suit
A seriously injured Missouri woman says she was struck by a Madison County man driving his vehicle in the Taco Bell parking lot.
Family injured in I-55 collision
Beasley A woman says she and her daughters were injured when struck by another driver who was attempting to change lanes.
ICJL supports Obama's call for medical liability reform
Murnane President Barack Obama's consideration of medical malpractice reform during Tuesday's State of the Union address prompted a positive, yet cautious, reaction from Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) President Ed Murnane.
St. Clair County Republican has something in common with Rahm Emanuel
Wisnasky-Bettorf Republican Whitney Wisnasky-Bettorf of O'Fallon, who tried but failed to get on a St. Clair County-wide ballot in November, has something in common with Democrat mayoral hopeful Rahm Emanuel of Chicago.
Herzog Kitchen & Bath sues competitor
A kitchen and bath company claims customers under contract for an installation job were convinced to void their contract by another supplier and buy directly from him.
Bus driver seeks damages in collision
A bus driver says he was severely injured when struck by a pickup operator running a red light at a Belleville intersection.