The Madison County Record News
LIVE WEB - Probate Pitfalls on March 25, 2025
Probate “pitfalls” are inevitable, and no two cases are alike.
Illinois Supreme Court Visits Fifth District Appellate Court in Mt. Vernon
The Justices of the Supreme Court of Illinois paid a visit to the Fifth District Appellate Court in Mt. Vernon on March 17th as part of the Riding the Circuit initiative culminating in oral arguments at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale the following day.
LIVE WEB - Practical and Inexpensive Cybersecurity Tools and Best Practices for the Solo & Small Firm on March 25, 2025
This seminar provides essential guidance on securing your practice with affordable and effective tools.
More plaintiffs should be dropped from Paraquat MDL over failure to answer questions, special master says
EAST ST. LOUIS - Special master Randi Ellis recommended dismissal of 117 paraquat exposure suits on March 20 for failure to return necessary questionnaires.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Illinois State Police Employee Over Fraudulent Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a suburban Cook County man on Thursday alleging he fraudulently applied for and received workers’ compensation benefits while working for the Illinois State Police (ISP).
Legal malpractice case settles as jurors begin deliberations
BENTON - Ansur America Insurance and lawyer James Borland of Peoria settled a legal malpractice claim after seven days of trial with jurors just beginning to deliberate.
Illinois Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments At Southern Illinois University
Oral arguments for two cases, People v. Hoffman and Hulsh v. Hulsh, will be held before the Illinois Supreme Court and an audience of over 900 students and local community members.
LIVE WEB - Business Divorce Series: Resolving Issues and Dividing Assets - Privacy & Cybersecurity on March 21, 2025
Help your clients maintain their privacy and security throughout their business divorce (and beyond) with this informative online program.
Judge dismisses racketeering suit against Simmons firm and lawyers
CHICAGO - U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman dismissed a racketeering suit against John Simmons’s asbestos firm of Alton and seven of the firm’s lawyers on March 18.
Attorney General Raoul Supports Perkins Coie Law Firm Targeted for Representing Clients Disfavored by President
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie LLP (Perkins Coie), the Seattle law firm targeted by President Donald Trump for representing clients and taking positions disfavored by the president.
LIVE WEB - Business Divorce Series: Resolving Issues and Dividing Assets - Intellectual Property on March 19, 2025
Do your clients need help resolving issues and dividing assets due to their business “divorce”?
Jersey County treasurer resigns amid divorce, foreclosure and shortage investigation
JERSEYVILLE - Jersey County treasurer Katie Abbey resigned on March 6 in the midst of divorce, foreclosure and an investigation of a shortage in the county’s books.
Benesch Ranks #62 Among Top 200 Law Firms in 2024 Leopard Law Firm Index
Benesch is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized among the top 200 law firms in the 2024 Leopard Law Firm Index (LLFI) by legal intelligence provider Leopard Solutions, ranking #62.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Thomas E. St. Jules as an associate judge of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit.
Seventh Circuit upholds Gilbert in short barrel tax and registration case
CHICAGO - Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert of Benton correctly upheld taxation and registration of rifles with short barrels, Seventh Circuit appellate judges ruled on March 10.
Attorney General Raoul, U.S. Department of Justice Submit Final Proposed Fix to End Google’s Search Monopoly
Attorney General Kwame Raoul , as part of a bipartisan coalition of 38 attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), proposed a final package of remedies to end Google’s illegal monopoly over internet search engines and restore competition to the benefit of consumers.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Plea, Prison Sentence for Fayette County Man Who Possessed Child Sexual Abuse Material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a Fayette County man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material.
LIVE WEB - Business Divorce Series: Resolving Issues and Dividing Assets - An Introduction on March 13
ISBA’s Business Divorce Series kicks off with an introduction to the issues you or your client may face while dividing assets among business partners seeking to dissolve their professional relationship.
Judge orders arbitration in Auffenberg class action alleging commissions not fully paid
EAST ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn ordered arbitration of a class action claim that auto dealer Christopher Auffenberg didn’t fully pay commissions on used car sales.
LIVE WEB - Bring the Law to Everyone: Making Word Documents Accessible on March 11, 2025
Lawyers live and die by words, written and spoken, but mostly written