Rick Jones is asking U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert to continue his sentencing date for at least 30 days so he can finish cooperating with the federal government, according to a court document filed May 18.
Hopkins While he now deservedly sits in federal prison for his admitted crimes, at one time, so very long ago, there was much good in Tom Lakin, much good done by him, for many people, in so many places.
EAST ST. LOUIS – When Ricki Lee "Rick" Jones of Wood River pleaded guilty last week to cheating on federal income taxes, he also admitted to cheating BP Amoco North America.
Illinois medical providers can recover 80 percent of any discounts that Auto-Owners Casualty and Surety deducted from workers compensation payouts, under a class action settlement that Auto-Owners and LakinChapman of Wood River signed in December.
The Electrical Worker's Credit Union (EWCU) has filed a breach of contract suit against one of its customers, alleging he failed to repay three separate loans.
A manufacturer and distributor of police gear removed a Madison County case to federal court arguing procedural requirements for removal have been met.
A Granite City couple has filed suit against four gun manufacturers and sellers, claiming the husband was injured after a gun he was carrying in a holster fired on its own.
The Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed in part and reversed in part a decision by Madison County Associate Judge Ralph Mendelsohn who ruled in 2006 that the city of Wood River complied with the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act in a Wal-Mart development project.
Belleville attorney Tom Keefe believes practicing law is one of the four true professions. His candid self-examination of his own last week reflected that professionalism.
Gertie Smith filed a medical malpractice suit against Anna Smith, D.M.D. of Godfrey claiming the dentist failed to use proper dental practices in placing dentures in her mouth.
A company accused of sending an unsolicited fax to a Wood River electric company removed a class action case from Madison County because damages sought are about $50 million more than a state court should allow.