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BTI Consulting Ranks Sheppard Mullin Among Top Litigation Firms in Litigation Outlook 2025 Report
BTI Consulting Group ranked Sheppard Mullin in nine litigation categories in its BTI Litigation Outlook 2025 report, including being named among the list of “Most Feared Law Firms in Litigation.”
IL Baptists plan to appeal ruling that IL abortion coverage mandate doesn't violate religious rights
A Springfield judge agreed with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul that the state's abortion health insurance coverage mandate doesn't violate religious objectors' rights because they can still buy health insurance from other states
Arbitration agreements may defeat OT wage class action vs retail merchandising biz
A Springfield judge sided with Taylorville-based Driveline Retail Merchandising in dispute with merchandisers from throughout U.S. who accused company of shorting wages and OT under federal and state law
Attorney General Raoul Charges Kendall County Man With Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged an Oswego, Illinois man with the possession of child sexual abuse material.
IDOT worker sues trucker over construction zone accident
An Illinois Department of Transportation worker has filed a lawsuit against a truck driver over an accident in a construction zone near Macoutah.
Former Employee Alleges Utility Company Violated Federal and State Laws
Shawnte' Spates has filed a lawsuit against Ameren Corporation alleging violations of FMLA and ADA among other claims. The suit seeks $3 million in damages along with other compensatory reliefs.
Trustee Accuses Co-Trustees of Fraudulent Transfer in Longstanding Mineral Rights Dispute
A prolonged legal conflict over mineral rights between two trusts escalates as one trustee appeals recent court decisions requiring sequestration of sale proceeds amid accusations of fraudulent transfers.
County Sheriff's Office Accused of Negligence Leading to Inmate's Death
A new lawsuit has been filed alleging negligence by a county sheriff's office leading to an inmate's death while detoxing from fentanyl withdrawal symptoms. The plaintiff seeks over $75,000 in damages along with punitive measures against involved officers.
Healthcare Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Major Hospital Network
Timothy Porter has filed a lawsuit against Southern Illinois Healthcare Enterprises alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination after years of dedicated service. The case details incidents where Porter's career advancement was hindered due to racial bias while less-qualified White colleagues received preferential treatment.
Plaintiff seeks recognition of rural road as public amid property dispute
Ross E. Shepard Jr.'s legal battle over access rights to his landlocked property hinges on whether Tamarack Road is deemed public through prolonged use or if he can secure an implied easement by necessity.
Memorial Service for Justice Benjamin K. Miller
Justice Miller passed away in February of this year. A program is available for download on the Court’s website. Public attendance will be via livestream here.
Illinois weapon ban trial to begin Sept. 16 in McGlynn's court
EAST ST. LOUIS - As U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn prepares for trial on the weapon ban of Illinois, he must decide whether to trust a report estimating that 25 million Americans have owned 44 million AR-15 type rifles.
Attorney General Raoul Statement on Court Decision to Preserve Provision of Reproductive Health Act
Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a statement highlighting a Sangamon County Circuit Court decision in Illinois Baptist State Association v. Illinois Department of Insurance.
Did IL just try again to ban E-Verify? New law could leave employers facing hard choices, big challenges
The new law could leave Illinois employers facing a choice between abiding by competing state and federal immigrant employment laws and requirements, and leave Illinois facing another day in court defending a law which could stand in defiance to federal laws governing immigrant work eligibility
Access to Justice Commission to Accept Proposals for New Disability Accessiblility Improvement Grant Initiative
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) and the Access to Justice Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) have launched the inaugural application for a new grant initiative that advances accessibility and reduces barriers to equal access to courts for people with disabilities.
Ex-wife ordered to reimburse maintenance payments over cohabitation
MOUNT VERNON - Stacey Colbert must reimburse former husband Roger Colbert for monthly maintenance checks he sent to her while she cohabited with Jody Short of Roxana, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Aug. 28.
Napp affirmed by Fifth District in sentencing convicted murderer to life
MOUNT VERNON - Madison County Circuit Judge Kyle Napp correctly imposed a mandatory life sentence on murderer Arthur Smallwood, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Aug. 30.
Class action over $180 million Casino Queen pension wipeout settles
EAST ST. LOUIS - Former owners of Casino Queen settled a claim that they deliberately sold the casino to employees on terms that nearly wiped out their $180 million pension plan.
Attorney General Raoul Highlights His Office’s Efforts to Protect Workers in Annual Labor Day Report
Heading into Labor Day weekend, Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlighted a new report detailing actions his office has taken during the past year to advocate for and protect Illinois workers.
Class action accuses Bob Evans of not properly paying workers
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC, alleging that the company failed to properly compensate its employees for overtime work.