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Mayer Brown achieves 113 first-tier rankings in 2024 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list
Mayer Brown achieved 113 first-tier rankings in national and metropolitan categories, including 30 national first-tier rankings, in the 2024 edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ”Best Law Firms” list.
Attorney General Raoul Encourages Veterans, Service Members to Participate in Free Veterans Consumer Scams Webinar
In advance of Veterans Day, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is encouraging veterans, service members and their families to participate in a free military rights webinar to learn how to avoid scams directed at veterans and what to do if they have been a victim of a scam.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP 2022 Summer Associates Sworn In, Join as New Associates
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP welcomes new associates Romteen Bahramirad, Kamryn Gallardo, Michael Gerkin, and Kaitlyn Kloss to the firm, all of whom will be sworn in as members of the Illinois Bar on November 9, 2023.
Justice David Overstreet to Administer Oath To New Attorneys in Carbondale and Champaign
Justice David K. Overstreet of the Illinois Supreme Court will administer the attorney’s oath to 50 new lawyers between two bar admission ceremonies on Thursday, November 9, in the Fifth Judicial District.
Lucchesi Preliminary Judge for National Moot Court Competition
Anthony Lucchesi was one of several preliminary judges for the 32nd National Health Law Moot Court competition recently hosted by Southern Illinois University School of Law.
Hall Discusses Asbestos Defense at National Conference
Eric Hall will be one of the featured speakers at DRI’s national Asbestos Medicine Seminar.
Illinois Supreme Court to Swear-in New Attorneys At Bar Admission Ceremonies Across the State
The bar admission ceremonies for the 1,360 new attorneys who passed the July 2023 Bar Exam held on Thursday, November 9, in all five judicial districts of Illinois.
U.S. Attorney Office to Present Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar in Carmi
To educate seniors on the latest scams targeting them online and over the phone, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is partnering with the Carmi Public Library to host a fraud prevention seminar.
Fox Rothschild Practice Groups Selected to 2024 'Best Law Firms' List
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has selected 17 of the firm’s practice areas among the top national tier and 48 practice groups among the top metropolitan tier in its 2024 list of "Best Law Firms."
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Kishori R. Tank as an associate judge of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit.
Brown & James Ranked in 2024 Best Law Firms
Best Lawyers® ranked Brown & James in the 2024 “Best Law Firms” list nationally in two practice areas and regionally in 13 practice areas.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains 15-year Prison Sentence for Suburban Cook County Man for Delivering Methamphetamine
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a suburban Cook County man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison for delivering more than 900 grams of methamphetamine.
Springfield Employees Cook for Local Nonprofit Serving Underserved Children
How would you feel after standing on your feet cooking over 10 pounds of taco meat?
Troutman Pepper Earns Top National Rankings in 2024 ‘Best Law Firms’
Troutman Pepper ranked in 43 national practice areas and 205 metropolitan practice areas in the 14th edition of Best Law Firms®.
Illinois Supreme Court Amends Rule 299 to Increase Compensation for Attorneys of Indigent Parties
The Illinois Supreme Court announced amendments to Supreme Court Rule 299 regarding compensation for attorneys appointed to represent indigent parties.
Attorney General Raoul Issues Statement in Response to 7th Circuit Decision Regarding Protect Illinois Communities Act
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit’s decision in the consolidated cases challenging the Protect Illinois Communities Act.
Attorney General Raoul Defends District of Columbia Law Restricting Gun Magazine Capacity
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, defended the District of Columbia’s (D.C.) efforts to restrict the capacity of firearms magazines within its borders in an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Plea in Official Misconduct Case Against Former Idnr Employee
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a former Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employee pleaded guilty to official misconduct based on an allegation that the Macon County man exposed himself to a fellow female IDNR employee.
Thompson Coburn Named Among Top 100 Executive and Marketing Teams by OnConferences
Thompson Coburn is proud to be recognized by OnConferences as a Top 100 company in the Executive and Marketing Team categorie
Attorney General Raoul Announces $10 Million Multistate Settlement With Aci Worldwide for Unauthorized Withdrawals From Mortgage Holders
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that Illinois, along with 49 other attorneys general, has reached a bipartisan settlement with a subsidiary of payment processor ACI Worldwide Corporation (ACI) concerning a testing error that led to the attempted unauthorized withdrawal of $2.3 billion from the accounts of 477,000 mortgage holders.