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Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Twelfth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Rolonda V. Mitchell as an associate judge of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.
Attorney General Raoul Joins Bipartisan Coalition Seeking to Protect Public Funds From Fraud
Attorney General Kwame Raoul is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect publicly-funded programs from fraud by adopting a robust and fair reading of the False Claims Act (FCA).
Attorney General Raoul Opposes Application to Transport Cryogenic Ethane in Rail Tank Cars
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general, opposed Gas Innovations LNG Refrigerants Inc.’s request for a special permit to ship cryogenic liquefied ethane in rail tank cars from a facility in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania to undisclosed locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Amundsen Davis Promotes Four Attorneys to Partner
Amundsen Davis promoted four attorneys to partner, including Carrie Hill, Peter Hansen, Ryan Spott and Kim Herring.
Mayer Brown and T&C ranked in WTR 1000 2023
The 2023 edition of World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 recognized Mayer Brown’s global Intellectual Property practice and ranked the firm in Brazil, [Tauil & Chequer (T&C), in association with Mayer Brown], China and Special Administrative Regions (SARs): Hong Kong, Germany and United States (US): Illinois, New York and National categories.
Budzinski Appointed to Three House Agriculture Subcommittees
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced her appointments to three key subcommittees on the House Committee on Agriculture.
40 Hour Family and Divorce Mediating Training
Our nationally recognized mediators, authors, and educators will explain the psychological impact of family conflict, separation, and dissolution on parents, children, and other participants.
Attorney General Raoul Applauds Medication Abortion Access at Cvs, Walgreens Pharmacies
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, welcomed a recent decision by CVS and Walgreens to offer mifepristone and misoprostol in their stores.
What DOJ and SEC Policy Pronouncements Mean for Corporate America on February 23, 2023
Holland & Knight attorneys Megan Mocho, Eddie Jauregui, Scott Mascianica and Timothy Taylor are hosting a panel discussion covering the latest U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) policy pronouncements.
Pathways to the Bench: The Journey to Judgeship as a Woman of Color on February 22, 2023
Litigation and Dispute Resolution attorney Lisa Kpor will moderate a panel hosted by the Federal Bar Association's Diversity & Inclusion Committee and the National Association of Women Judges.
Bost Votes to Condemn China’s Spying
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) voted to condemn the Chinese Communist Party for violating U.S. sovereignty with their spy balloon.
Bost Reacts to Biden’s State of the Union Address
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address.
Budzinski Announces Decatur Resident as First State of the Union Guest
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski announced that her guest for President Biden’s State of the Union Address will be Andrea Kelly of Decatur, Illinois.
Attorney General Raoul Announces Online Safety Webinars Ahead of Safer Internet Day
In recognition of Safer Internet Day on Feb. 7, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced two webinars focused on protecting children from financial sextortion, an online exploitation crime directed toward youth in which money is demanded from the victim.
Attorney General Raoul Releases Updated Guidance on Veteran’s Legal Rights
Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued an updated guidance for Illinois service members to ensure the legal rights of Illinois veterans, service members and their families are upheld and easily accessible.
Administrative Director Declares Two Illinois Associate Judges Appointed in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Twentieth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Leah A. Captain and L. Dominic Kujawa, Jr. as associate judges of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit.
Pritzker Administration Announces Inaugural Cohort of the Governor's Office Academy of Leadership (G.O.A.L.)
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) announced the participants of the inaugural cohort of the Governor's Office Academy of Leadership (G.O.A.L.) program.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Fourth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Fourth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Nathan A. Frisch, as associate judge of the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Against Multiple Manufacturers Over Contamination by Toxic “Forever Chemicals”
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit against multiple companies that manufacture per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – also known as “forever chemicals” – and PFAS-containing products sold in the state of Illinois as consumer goods and for use in industrial processes.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul Charges Former Coles County Assistant State’s Attorney With Bribery and Misconduct
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced he charged a former assistant Coles County state’s attorney with 32 counts of misconduct over interactions he had in his official capacity with three Coles County women between the ages of 18 and 35.