The Madison County Record News
Access to Justice Commission Accepting Applications for Forms Committee
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) is seeking two volunteer members to serve on its Forms Committee.
Ann Barnum replaces Frank Bergman as human resources director in St. Clair County
BELLEVILLE – Frank Bergman, who served as St. Clair County’s human resource director for 12 years, has resigned from his position.
Madison County real estate Aug. 14-18
An Edwardsville property sold for more than $1 million as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Aug. 14-18.
St. Clair County real estate June 5-8
A Belleville property sold for more than $2.2 million as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions from June 5-8.
LIVE - ISBA's Solo & Small Firm Conference 2023: The Intersection of Technology and the Law on September 28-29, 2023
ISBA’s two-day Solo and Small Firm Conference gives you the opportunity to earn CLE credits while enhancing your knowledge and networking (in person) with colleagues!
Madison County civil docket Oct. 2-6
Madison County circuit judges have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Oct. 2-6.
St. Louis attorney cautions lawyers about using AI for research, but says it could still be used effectively
ST. LOUIS – Lawyers who trusted Chat GPT for artificial intelligence cited fake cases and a judge fined them $5,000, Paige Tungate of Downey Law Group reported to asbestos lawyers at HarrisMartin's annual Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference on Sept. 20.
Prenzler urges Prizker to inform public on migrant crisis
Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler sent a letter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker regarding the migrant crisis
Carruthers to preside over Madison County asbestos docket beginning Oct. 1
ST. LOUIS - Associate judge Andrew Carruthers told asbestos lawyers on Sept. 20 that he will preside over Madison County’s asbestos docket as of Oct. 1.
IL Supreme Court: Family OK to sue nursing home for injuries suffered by woman before death, despite arbitration clause
6-0 ruling by state high court declared the arbitration clause that would have governed claims by the woman does not apply to the same claims brought by her family, because the arbitration clause expired when the woman died.
Illinois can fight poverty by reducing excessive regulations that limit jobs
Data from the Mercatus Center shows Illinois faces a high regulatory burden at both the federal and state level. Research shows these regulations place a disproportionately high burden on the poor, helping to keep them in poverty.
Plaintiffs settle separate claims with Taco Bell, Pay Pal to avoid arbitration
EAST ST. LOUIS – Two plaintiffs in U.S. district court settled BIPA claims against Taco Bell and Pay Pal rather than arbitrate.
Barry to Speak at DePaul University College of Law Alumni Panel
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Associate Caitlin M. Barry will serve as a panelist for DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal’s Alumni panel discussion on September 27 at DePaul University College of Law.
Pritzker resorts to labeling - false labeling - to fend off criticism of his Chinese communist-linked project in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker finally responded to criticism of his recently announced electric vehicle battery factory to be built in Manteno, Illinois by Gotion, which is closely tied to the Chinese Communist Party – the CCP.
Former Highland Security employee sues for alleged unpaid wages, expenses
EDWARDSVILLE – A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Highland Security claiming the company owes him money for unpaid wages and expenses incurred on their behalf.
IL Supreme Court confirms Belleville attorney's suspension for keeping clients' money
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Supreme Court Justices suspended Belleville injury lawyer Jason Caraway for a year and until further notice on Sept. 21.
Appeals panel: Airbnb can't use arbitration agreement to escape lawsuit from man who lost a leg at a friend's party
In a 2-1 ruling, the judges ruled a man should be able to sue Airbnb despite holding a user account that included a mandatory arbitration clause, because the agreement only applies to the people directly renting a property during the time they rented
Mayer Brown earns top rankings in ITR World Tax 2024
Mayer Brown and Tauil & Chequer (T&C) in association with Mayer Brown received top rankings in ITR World Tax 2024, a guide to the world’s leading tax firms and lawyers.
Wahl to Speak for Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Women's Bar Association Illinois
Partner Michelle M. Wahl will speak for Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ panel discussion, “Breaking into IP & Entertainment Law,” on October 12 at the Instituto Cervantes in Chicago, IL.
LIVE WEB - Security is Only as Good as the Weakest Link: Legal Tech Security Measures Every Lawyer Must Take on September 26, 2023
Rule 1.6(c) stipulates that a lawyer must make reasonable efforts to prevent the disclosure of confidential client information.