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Attorney General Raoul Urges U.s. Supreme Court to Uphold Federal Ghost Gun Regulations
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general, asked the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a federal rule recognizing that ghost guns – untraceable weapons often made at home from kits – constitute firearms under the federal Gun Control Act of 1968.
Keeven faces objection to candidacy centered on GOP-blocking state law judge declared unconstitutional
The Illinois Supreme Court could rule on the constitutionality of the law soon, as State House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch seeks to reverse a Springfield judge's determination that Democrats wrongly changed election rules in the middle of the game, violating Republicans' voting rights
Three Third Judicial Circuit judges are on retention ballot in November
Voters in Madison and Bond counties will decide whether to retain Circuit Judges Kyle Napp, Christopher Bauer and Sarah Smith in November's general election.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Mother, Son Over Allegedly Defrauding Housing Authorities
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced charges against a Cook County mother and her son for allegedly falsifying documents and fraudulently receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in Chicago, state and federal government assistance funds for which they were not eligible.
LIVE WEB - Microsoft Teams Training for the Department of Administrative Hearings on July 10, 2024
Learn how to use Microsoft Teams during your next virtual administrative hearing, how to submit documents before and after the hearing, and what you need to know to handle online continuances and withdrawals.
St. Clair County voters to decide judicial retention races in November
Voters in St. Clair County will weigh in on five possible judicial retention races in November's general election.
Administrative Director Declares Two Illinois Associate Judges Appointed in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Gabriel J. Conroe and Matthew J. DeMartini as associate judges of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit.
Groundskeeper Sues Chevron Over Alleged Link Between Herbicide Exposure and Parkinson’s Disease
Richard Schacca has filed a lawsuit against Chevron U.S.A., Inc., claiming that exposure to their herbicide product Paraquat caused him to develop Parkinson's Disease. Filed on June 27th in Illinois federal court by attorney Peter J. Flowers from Meyers & Flowers LLC., Schacca seeks over $75k in damages for medical expenses and suffering due to alleged negligence by Chevron.
Former Employee Alleges Sterling Jewelers Engaged in Systemic Discrimination
Leonard Slaughter has filed a lawsuit against Sterling Jewelers Inc., alleging race-based and sex-based discrimination during his employment at Kay Jewelers. The case highlights claims of unequal treatment in promotions and compensation along with accusations of retaliation following complaints made by Slaughter.
California Blendjet class action lawyers seek to intervene in Illinois action
EAST ST. LOUIS - Lawyers seeking certification of a class against appliance maker Blendjet in California claim a “mirror image action” at U.S. district court here could harm their class.
Attorney General Raoul Issues Statement Reacting to Supreme Court Decision Preserving Emergency Abortion Care Protections in Idaho
Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Moyle v. U.S., which will allow, for now, emergency abortion care in Idaho protected by the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
Attorney General Raoul Charges Former Cta Employee Over Fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program Loans
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a suburban Cook County man on Tuesday alleging he fraudulently received two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for over $46,000 while employed by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
Supreme Court won't step in - yet - to overturn Illinois 'assault weapons' ban
The U.S. Supreme Court denied petitions from Illinois gun owners to review a Chicago federal appeals court's decision allowing Illinois' controversial gun ban law to take effect. Justice Clarence Thomas, however, called that decision 'nonsensical,' and warned the Illinois law will ultimately face a difficult reception at the high court
'Pete's' Market in Troy survives copyright infringement suit in federal court
BENTON - Pete’s Market in Troy and the Pete’s Fresh Market group in Chicago settled a trademark suit on June 26 and Senior U. S. District Judge Phil Gilbert canceled a trial that would have started on July 8.
Financial Leaders Brace for Change to Address Multiple Threats, Mayer Brown Study Finds
A new survey by leading international law firm Mayer Brown, “The Next Organization: Seven Dimensions of Successful Business Transformation (A Financial Services Report),” reveals significant gaps in organizational preparedness for successful business transformation.
Wrongful tree cutting case can proceed to trial, Gilbert rules
BENTON - Reasonable jurors could find Nathan Marlen of Freeburg directed a costly trespass next to his property near Vandalia, U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert ruled on June 21.
The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services Releases New Interactive Data Dashboard
The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS) unveiled a new interactive pretrial data dashboard today that provides a summary of several initial decision points for criminal cases filed since the implementation of Public Act 101-652 and Public Act 102-1104, (commonly referred to as the Pretrial Fairness Act) on Sept. 18, 2023.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Co-Sponsors Jack's Army 12th Annual Golf Outing
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is a proud co-sponsor of Jack's Army 12th Annual Golf Outing at Klein Creek Golf Club on June 28 in Winfield, Illinois.
IL appeals court tosses Samsung from lawsuit over exploding vape battery
Samsung argued it doesn't market batteries in Illinois or for use in e-smoking devices
Labor Department goes after O'Fallon and Alton IHOP tip jars
EAST ST. LOUIS - Khalid Ramadan maintained an invalid tip pool at IHOP restaurants in O'Fallon and Alton and directed managers to delete hours, according to acting U.S. labor secretary Julie Su.