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Illinois court rejects AG's attempt to remove governor
Madigan SPRINGFIELD - In a blow to Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's efforts to oust embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the state Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected her lawsuit to transfer the governor's powers to Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn.
High court's tobacco ruling might have saved $10.1 billion Price verdict, expert says
Samp Madison County's famous $10.1 billion tobacco verdict might have held up, had a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision been in place, a legal expert said.
U.S. Supreme Court OKs lawsuits over light cigarettes
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-Smokers can sue over deceptive marketing of so-called light cigarettes, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday.
Poll: U.S. Chamber among trusted and influential groups
Donohue WASHINGTON -The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a leading tort reform proponent, is among the most trusted and powerful interest groups in Washington, a poll indicates.
AG threatens to seek indicted governor's ouster
Madigan SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan on Wednesday reiterated her call for Gov. Rod Blagojevich to resign amid his federal indictment, threatening to go to the state Supreme Court to oust her fellow Democrat.
Study: Costs of U.S. tort system increases to $252 billion
Rickard WASHINGTON - The souring U.S. economy is likely to bring a flurry of lawsuit filings, a report says.
Illinois justices consider constitutionality of medical malpractice caps
Illinois Supreme Court If the Illinois Supreme Court decides to strike down limits on medical malpractice awards it could mean fewer doctors practicing in the state, sources said.
YTB posts meager third quarter earnings
YTB International Inc., the online travel company that is the target of investigation by two state attorneys general, posted meager earnings in the third quarter, corporate filings show.
State to resume payments to doctors
Gov. Rod Blagojevich's administration will resume paying health care providers under a state Supreme Court ruling Wednesday that put a hold on a judge's order to jettison an expansion of the state's FamilyCare program.
Spence: Trial lawyers more important than doctors
Spence SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)-Being a trial lawyer is the noblest profession in America, some 500 lawyers who gathered here for the annual Consumer Attorneys of California convention heard from one of the nation's most famed plaintiffs' attorneys.
Tort reformers wary of Obama presidency
Obama Efforts to restore fairness and balance to the nation's courts could take a step backward if Democrat Barack Obama is elected president today, tort reform advocates said Tuesday.
AG Madigan dispatches election observers
Madigan Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said Monday that 166 teams of investigators will monitor today's general election.
Legal reforms needed to jumpstart economic recovery, says Commerce Secretary
Gutierrez WASHINGTON - Enacting legal reforms to encourage investment would help jumpstart the nation's economic recovery, U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez said Wednesday.
'Con-Con' referendum to go before voters as-is
CHICAGO-An Illinois appellate court Thursday upheld a recent Cook County Circuit Court ruling that flawed ballots will go out to voters as-is.
Madigan considered a 'rising star'
Madigan Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan continues to see her political star rise, observers say.
Judge rules voters must be notified of misleading ballot information
CHICAGO - Illinois voters must be notified at the polls on Nov. 4 that there is misleading language on the ballot, a judge has ruled.
Madigan blasts ICC for approving Ameren rate hikes
Madigan SPRINGFIELD-Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan lashed out at state regulators for approving a $162 million rate increase for most Ameren Corp. utility customers in the state.
Kay calls on Hoffman to cut ties with Lakin firm
Kay Dwight Kay, who is running against state Rep. Jay Hoffman, is calling on the legislator to cut his ties with The Lakin Law Firm.
Fitzgerald named chief justice
Fitzgerald Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Fitzgerald is the state's new chief justice, becoming the high court's 115th leader.
Missouri court decision 'encourages' forum shopping
Behrens Is Missouri headed down the same perilous legal path that Madison County traveled earlier this decade by welcoming litigants with no direction connection?