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Attorney General Raoul Issues Statement in Response to 11th-hour Attempts by State’s Attorneys to Stop Enforcement of Safe-t Act
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement in response to improperly entered temporary restraining orders sought today by some state’s attorneys who, after more than a year of inaction, are now seeking to prevent enforcement of the SAFE-T Act.
Gov. Pritzker Issues Statement on SAFE-T Act Lawsuit
Following Kankakee County Circuit Court Judge Thomas W. Cunnington's ruling that the pretrial release provisions of the SAFE-T Act are unconstitutional, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement.
Attorney General Raoul Files Briefs Protecting Lgbtq+ Rights
Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed two separate legal briefs this week rejecting an attack on federal LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination protections and opposing Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law, which limits classroom discussions and has serious implications for LGBTQ+ students.
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 Michael W. Reidy as an associate judge of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit.
Gov. Pritzker Signs Reimagining Electric Vehicles Act Amendment
Solidifying Illinois' position as a leader in the emerging electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry, Governor JB Pritzker today signed an amendment to the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act into law, further incentivizing EV production across the state.
Attorney General Raoul Urges U.S. Department of Transportation to Strengthen Rules for Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections
As travelers nationwide prepare for the busy holiday season, Attorney General Kwame Raoul urges the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to strengthen protections for airline consumers and provide meaningful relief to those whose flights are unexpectedly canceled or significantly delay
Illinois Courts Awarded $50,000 State Justice Institute Grant for Competency to Stand Trial Processes
The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) announced today it was awarded a $50,000 grant from the State Justice Institute (SJI).
Pretrial Implementation Task Force Updates Resource Documents After Amendments to Pretrial Fairness Act
The Illinois Supreme Court Pretrial Implementation Task Force (Task Force) has updated its resource documents, including draft flowcharts, considerations documents and sample orders, to reflect the latest Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA) amendments as of December 15, 2022.
Applications are open for the 2023-24 ISBA Rural Practice Fellowship Programs!
Applications are open for the 2023-24 ISBA Rural Practice Fellowship Programs!
Attorney General Raoul Calls on Fcc to Put in Place Anti-robotext Protections
Attorney General Kwame Raoul expressed support for the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) proposal to help cut down on unwanted text messages by requiring mobile wireless providers to block texts from invalid, unassigned, or unused numbers, and from numbers on a Do Not Originate (DNO) list.
Congratulations awardees!
Congratulations awardees!
Incredible year in Supreme Court of Illinois history on Friday
We celebrated an incredible year in Supreme Court of Illinois history on Friday with Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis, Supreme Court Justices David Overstreet and Elizabeth Rochford, Appellate Justice Jesse G. Reyes, Jerry Larkin and Tim Bertschy of the ARDC, and other legal leaders.
Bost Votes to Strengthen National Security, Rescind Military Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) voted for a House-approved defense authorization bill that terminates the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccinate mandate for military personnel.
Attorney General Raoul Issues Statement on the Passing of Senator Scott Bennett
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Senator Scott Bennett.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors Diversity Scholarship Foundation 2022 Unity Award Gala
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP was a proud sponsor of the 2022 Unity Award Gala on December 6, hosted by the Diversity Scholarship Foundation.
2023 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" awards Jones Day 277 rankings
The global law firm Jones Day was awarded 277 rankings in 61 practice areas in the 2023 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list published jointly by U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers®.
Employee Fitness for Duty Exams: Navigating the FMLA and ADA Traps to Keep Employers Compliant on December 14, 2022
Employers increasingly face situations where they are concerned about an employee’s mental health or physical ability to perform to perform the job.
Bost Announces 2022 Congressional App Challenge Winners
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) announced the winners of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge, Samuel Vancil, Isla Calderon, and Najjar Khalil from Du Quoin High School.
Gov. Pritzker Statement on the Conclusion of the 2022 Legislative Session
Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement after the conclusion of the 2022 legislative session.
Gov. Pritzker, Obama Foundation, and State Lawmakers Dedicate Historical Marker to Commemorate President Obama's Presidential Announcement
Governor Pritzker, representatives from the Obama Foundation and the Old State Capitol Foundation, state lawmakers, and community members dedicated a historical marker on the grounds of the Old State Capitol in Springfield to commemorate President Barack Obama's momentous 2007 and 2008 presidential campaign announcements from the building's lawn.