The Madison County Record News
Father of jailed daughter sues over fentanyl death
EAST ST. LOUIS - Romy McAlexander of Centralia died because of willful negligence in Marion County jail at Salem according to her father Keith McAlexander.
Quinn Emanuel Highly Ranked by IAM Patent 1000 2024
The firm has been ranked by IAM Patent 1000 in their 2024 rankings in 10 jurisdictions and with 27 recommended individuals.
Man convicted of Bluford stabbing gets new trial because of his sexual relationship with his ex-lawyer
A state appeals panel has ruled that Robbie Hayes, who was convicted of cutting a man's throat with a knife at the Bluford American Legion, should get a new trial because his sexual relationship with his ex-defense lawyer compromised her ability to effectively defend him at trial
Feds can use lending law to try to punish Townstone for alleged discriminatory radio show comments
A federal appeals panel said a lower court wrongly tossed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's action vs Townstone Financial because the judge had imposed a 'crabbed' interpretation of a federal lending discrimination law that limited the agency's ability to protect black prospective loan applicants
While Obama stays silent, the Country convulses
From the Senate Majority leader to the House Minority Leader to even the President - all lawyers themselves - the attack on the Court is both unwarranted, unprecedented and unwise.
Lawyer says Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Pebbles labels lie, seeks statewide ban
EAST ST. LOUIS - Alex Landry of Madison County seeks to ban sales of Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles cereals statewide because their labels lied about the number of servings.
Fox Rothschild’s Cannabis and ERISA Litigation Practices Recognized by The Legal 500
Fox Rothschild is pleased to announce its Cannabis and ERISA Litigation Practices have been ranked in The Legal 500 – 2024 United States Edition.
Attorney General Raoul Urges U.s. Supreme Court to Uphold Federal Ghost Gun Regulations
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general, asked the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a federal rule recognizing that ghost guns – untraceable weapons often made at home from kits – constitute firearms under the federal Gun Control Act of 1968.
Keeven faces objection to candidacy centered on GOP-blocking state law judge declared unconstitutional
The Illinois Supreme Court could rule on the constitutionality of the law soon, as State House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch seeks to reverse a Springfield judge's determination that Democrats wrongly changed election rules in the middle of the game, violating Republicans' voting rights
Three Third Judicial Circuit judges are on retention ballot in November
Voters in Madison and Bond counties will decide whether to retain Circuit Judges Kyle Napp, Christopher Bauer and Sarah Smith in November's general election.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Mother, Son Over Allegedly Defrauding Housing Authorities
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced charges against a Cook County mother and her son for allegedly falsifying documents and fraudulently receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in Chicago, state and federal government assistance funds for which they were not eligible.
LIVE WEB - Microsoft Teams Training for the Department of Administrative Hearings on July 10, 2024
Learn how to use Microsoft Teams during your next virtual administrative hearing, how to submit documents before and after the hearing, and what you need to know to handle online continuances and withdrawals.
St. Clair County voters to decide judicial retention races in November
Voters in St. Clair County will weigh in on five possible judicial retention races in November's general election.
Administrative Director Declares Two Illinois Associate Judges Appointed in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Gabriel J. Conroe and Matthew J. DeMartini as associate judges of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit.
Groundskeeper Sues Chevron Over Alleged Link Between Herbicide Exposure and Parkinson’s Disease
Richard Schacca has filed a lawsuit against Chevron U.S.A., Inc., claiming that exposure to their herbicide product Paraquat caused him to develop Parkinson's Disease. Filed on June 27th in Illinois federal court by attorney Peter J. Flowers from Meyers & Flowers LLC., Schacca seeks over $75k in damages for medical expenses and suffering due to alleged negligence by Chevron.
Former Employee Alleges Sterling Jewelers Engaged in Systemic Discrimination
Leonard Slaughter has filed a lawsuit against Sterling Jewelers Inc., alleging race-based and sex-based discrimination during his employment at Kay Jewelers. The case highlights claims of unequal treatment in promotions and compensation along with accusations of retaliation following complaints made by Slaughter.
California Blendjet class action lawyers seek to intervene in Illinois action
EAST ST. LOUIS - Lawyers seeking certification of a class against appliance maker Blendjet in California claim a “mirror image action” at U.S. district court here could harm their class.
Attorney General Raoul Issues Statement Reacting to Supreme Court Decision Preserving Emergency Abortion Care Protections in Idaho
Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Moyle v. U.S., which will allow, for now, emergency abortion care in Idaho protected by the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
Attorney General Raoul Charges Former Cta Employee Over Fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program Loans
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a suburban Cook County man on Tuesday alleging he fraudulently received two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for over $46,000 while employed by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
Supreme Court won't step in - yet - to overturn Illinois 'assault weapons' ban
The U.S. Supreme Court denied petitions from Illinois gun owners to review a Chicago federal appeals court's decision allowing Illinois' controversial gun ban law to take effect. Justice Clarence Thomas, however, called that decision 'nonsensical,' and warned the Illinois law will ultimately face a difficult reception at the high court