Madison County Record Report News
Attorney General Raoul Announces $49.5 Million Multistate Settlement With Blackbaud for Data Breach
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that Illinois, along with 49 other attorneys general, has reached a settlement with software company Blackbaud concerning its data security practices and response to a 2020 data breach that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers across the United States.
Class action alleges Maesto Consulting Services violates BIPA
BELLEVILLE – A class action lawsuit alleges St. Paul's Senior Community violates employees' privacy under state law by requiring them to use a fingerprint reader system to clock in and out of work.
Justice Department Awards More Than $1.4 Million to Public Safety Operations in Southern Illinois
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announced five Metro East entities as recipients for a combined $1.4 million in federal funding to support local public safety and community justice efforts.
Customer sues O' Fallon At Home store claiming display of mirrors fell on her
BELLEVILLE – A woman is suing the At Home store in OFallon, claiming that a display of floor-length mirrors fell on her while she was shopping.
Attorney General Raoul Urges Congress to Increase Access to Banking Services for State-licensed Cannabis Businesses
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general, urged congressional leaders to approve the SAFER Banking Act of 2023 to lift banking restrictions that prevent state-licensed cannabis businesses from accessing the full range of regulated banking and financial services.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors Duly Health and Care Charitable Fund Fundraiser
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP and partners Elizabeth A. Bruer, Marie K. Lynch, and Jessica Levitt Acuna are proud to sponsor the “Care Affair Uncorked” fundraiser hosted by the Duly Health and Care Charitable Fund on October 7 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Chemical company alleges $2.5 million in damages following fire in neighboring building
BELLEVILLE – Afton Chemical Corporation has filed a lawsuit against Eagle Industrial Park after a fire broke out in their nearby building, forcing Afton to evacuate employees and temporarily shut down operations.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Village of Shipman Trustee With Theft and Misconduct
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that his office filed charges against a village trustee who formerly served as a village treasurer in Macoupin County for allegedly misusing village funds by collecting pay she was not entitled to and spending funds on personal expenses.
An Overview of the IRS Audit Process for Non-Tax Attorneys on October 5, 2023
Learn best practices to prepare for – or better yet, avoid – an IRS audit or investigation.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Three Central Illinois Gas Station Owners for More Than $4 Million in Tax Fraud
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged three men who own and operate a more than a dozen Central and Southern Illinois gas stations for allegedly underreporting more than $50 million in sales from 2019 to 2022, which produced more than $4 million in tax liability.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Two Lake County Men With Gunrunning and Unlawful Sale of Firearms
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged two Lake County men with allegedly trying to sell illegal firearms, some of which were stolen, in Lake and Cook counties this summer.
Trucking company sued following fatal crash with Greyhound bus
EDWARDSVILLE – A man's family has filed a lawsuit against a trucking company after he died during a bus collision with one of their tractor-trailers.
Xpert Xteriors sues man for allegedly pretending to be an employee
EDWARDSVILLE – Xpert Xteriors, a Glen Carbon-based construction company, has filed a lawsuit claiming an individual fraudulently pretended to be an agent of the company to procure construction jobs.
Access to Justice Commission Accepting Applications for Forms Committee
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) is seeking two volunteer members to serve on its Forms Committee.
LIVE - ISBA's Solo & Small Firm Conference 2023: The Intersection of Technology and the Law on September 28-29, 2023
ISBA’s two-day Solo and Small Firm Conference gives you the opportunity to earn CLE credits while enhancing your knowledge and networking (in person) with colleagues!
Barry to Speak at DePaul University College of Law Alumni Panel
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Associate Caitlin M. Barry will serve as a panelist for DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal’s Alumni panel discussion on September 27 at DePaul University College of Law.
Mayer Brown earns top rankings in ITR World Tax 2024
Mayer Brown and Tauil & Chequer (T&C) in association with Mayer Brown received top rankings in ITR World Tax 2024, a guide to the world’s leading tax firms and lawyers.
Wahl to Speak for Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Women's Bar Association Illinois
Partner Michelle M. Wahl will speak for Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ panel discussion, “Breaking into IP & Entertainment Law,” on October 12 at the Instituto Cervantes in Chicago, IL.
LIVE WEB - Security is Only as Good as the Weakest Link: Legal Tech Security Measures Every Lawyer Must Take on September 26, 2023
Rule 1.6(c) stipulates that a lawyer must make reasonable efforts to prevent the disclosure of confidential client information.
Passenger files negligence lawsuit against Bi-State following bus accident
BELLEVILLE – A man claims he was injured while riding on a Bi-State bus when the driver collided with another vehicle.