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REPRESENTATIVE RODNEY L. DAVIS (IL-13): National Fraternal Order of Police Supports Davis-Golden Gun Safety Legislation
The National Fraternal Order of Police, which represents more than 356,000 members of the law enforcement community nationwide, supports U.S. Representatives Rodney Davis (R-IL) and Jared Golden’s (D-MA) Responsible Ownership of Firearms Act, H.R. 4136.
REPRESENTATIVE MIKE BOST (IL-12): Bost Statement on Democrats’ Partisan Surface Transportation Bill
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) voted against House Democrats’ $547.9 billion surface transportation bill, the INVEST in America Act. Bost spoke on the House floor during debate to express his opposition to the bill.
ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Granting Student Athletes Ability to Sign Endorsement Deals
Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 2338, the Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act, into law, making Illinois a national leader in granting student-athletes the ability to sign individual endorsement deals while enrolled at a college or university.
BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER LLP: BCLP Joins Launch of Inaugural Mansfield Rule Certification Process in UK
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner will be part of the inaugural launch of Mansfield Rule Certification in the UK. BCLP was one of the “early adopters” piloting the Mansfield Rule in the US since its 2017 inception.
CLARK HILL PLC: Clark Hill Named Among Mansfield Rule Participants
Clark Hill is excited to announce that it has been named among more than 160 large law firms in the United State and Canada that are participating in the Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification process launching July 15.
HEPLERBROOM: Hepler Celebrates 50 Years at the Firm
HeplerBroom staff gathered recently to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Larry Hepler joining the firm. [At the time Hepler was hired, the firm was known as the Burroughs Law Firm.
REPRESENTATIVE RODNEY L. DAVIS (IL-13): Davis Announces 2021 Congressional App Challenge for Middle and High School Students
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) announced the Congressional App Challenge is now open for middle and high school students throughout the 13th Congressional District.
ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Announces Eight Appointments to Illinois Authorities, Commissions, Systems and Public Administrator Positions
Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration.
REPRESENTATIVE RODNEY L. DAVIS (IL-13): Davis Receives “Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America” Award from U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (R-Ill) has received the “Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America” Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
HEPLERBROOM: Kiser to Present Continuing Education Webinar on Handling Depositions
George Kiser been one of two featured speakers at a legal continuing education webinar on how to successfully handle depositions.
HEPLERBROOM: Lytle and McGonigle Secure Substantially Reduced Award
After a one-week trial, a Greene County, Illinois, jury awarded a plaintiff about 20% of the amount she had been seeking.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Calls on Sec to Require U.S. Companies to Disclose Financial Risk From Climate Change
Attorney General Kwame Raoul , as part of a coalition of 12 attorneys general, urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to require U.S. companies to provide detailed and accurate information about the financial risk they face from climate change.
REPRESENTATIVE MIKE BOST (IL-12): House Passes Bost Backed Veterans Bills
The United States House of Representatives today voted on a package of seven bills to improve care, benefits, and services for veterans.
REPRESENTATIVE RODNEY L. DAVIS (IL-13): Davis, Hill Urge HUD to Provide Answers and Clear Guidance Regarding Unspent Federal Rental Assistance Funds
U.S. Representatives Rodney Davis (R-IL) and French Hill (R-AR) are urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide answers and clear guidance for local units of government and non-profits regarding billions of dollars of unspent federal rental assistance funds that were appropriated under the CARES Act.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Supports Cdc Eviction Ban to Protect Public Health During Pandemic
Attorney General Kwame Raoul , as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) order that prohibits evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to help stop the spread of the disease.
TRESSLER LLP: Tressler’s Education Practice Announces New Back-to-School Trainings
Between the numerous mandated trainings and various District-preferred trainings, planning for back-to-school orientation can be a complex matter for school districts to navigate.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Husch Blackwell Ranked a Top 15 Construction Law Firm by Construction Executive Magazine for Second Consecutive Year
Construction Executive magazine has listed Husch Blackwell in its third annual Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ rankings.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Labor & Employment Virtual Seminar
Please join Husch Blackwell attorneys for our spring Labor and Employment Law Update.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Urges Nhtsa to Repeal Rule on California Authority to Set Clean Car Standards
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a multistate coalition, urged the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) to repeal the Preemption Rule that purported to preempt California's greenhouse gas and zero-emission-vehicles (ZEV) standards.
HEYL ROYSTER: Illinois Governor Signs Pre-judgment Interest Legislation Changing Tort Law in Civil Lawsuits
Illinois tort law has changed to include the award of pre-judgment interest in civil personal injury lawsuits.