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Recent News About Illinois General Assembly
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Philip Morris-inspired legislation could resurface in veto session
Kay Although it failed to survive the spring legislative session, a bill that would cap appeals bonds in civil litigation could get revived in the General Assembly's fall veto session. -
IHA commends passage of SB2194
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A better way to elect state court judges
Murnane A recent New York Times editorial offered advice to neighboring Michigan on the best way to assure fair election of state court judges. -
Without lawsuit reforms, Illinois' 'legacy' will be lost jobs
Akin The General Assembly is weeks away from adjourning for the summer. So far this legislative session, the leaders in both the House and Senate have refused to allow any lawsuit reform legislation to advance. -
Prenzler, Melucci, Suarez and Dixon named in class action; $5 filing fee violates access to courts, suit says
Prenzler Treasurers and court clerks of St. Clair and Madison Counties are accused of violating the Illinois state constitution by allegedly limiting access to their respective courts in civil cases. -
Governor and lawmaker pay raise is 'unconscionable'
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Spotlight On Madison County Could Impact 2012 Judicial Elections
Murnane Judge Barbara Crowder and three of her colleagues on the Madison County bench will be judged by voters in the state's eighth largest county in November when they submit themselves to voter approval in the Illinois General Election. -
Philly again the biggest 'Judicial Hellhole'; Madison-St.Clair counties ranked 5th
Joyce WASHINGTON - Philadelphia's civil courts system has been named the nation's worst by the American Tort Reform Foundation for a second consecutive year. -
More Than 170 Illinois Judicial Contests Likely In 2012
Murnane As many as 175 judicial election contests -- including two Supreme Court races -- could be on the Illinois General Election ballot in November 2012. -
Darr to serve on board of MATA
Darr Alton attorney Lanny Darr was elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA) at its recent annual convention. -
Evans to be sworn-in by Karmeier on Aug. 26
Evans Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier will swear into office Paul Evans as State Representative of the 102nd House District on Friday, Aug. 26. -
Matoesian to hear motions in case involving beating death of Carlyle boy
Matoesian Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian is set to hear all pending motions in a battery and wrongful death suit filed last year over the beating death of a three year-old Carlyle boy. -
The Devil's in the Details on Illinois Workers' Comp Reform
Kay Ever heard the old saying, "don't judge a book by its cover?" The same can be said of bills passed in Springfield called "reform." The General Assembly approved a diluted workers' compensation bill in the final hours of the spring legislative session under the guise of reform that in truth falls far short of making the meaningful changes needed to reduce the crushing cost of Illinois' broken workers' comp system. -
Lawmakers make some noise on lawsuit reform but once again fail to take any action
Akin If lawmakers were indeed serious about job growth and job creation, then they would have done more than merely talk about lawsuit reforms. Year after year lawsuit reforms are introduced in the Illinois General Assembly and year after year these bills get bottled up in committees and never see the light of day. -
Legalities and lacing up under Illinois' Roller Skating Rink Safety Act
It's not just a place for wholesome family fun. -
Support of pension reform is critical for state
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ISBA: Pass juvenile justice reform bill
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Wisconsin making the most of Illinois' fumbles
Akin It's been a rough few weeks for Illinois in its rivalry with its neighbors to the north in Wisconsin. The Chicago Bears were just one game away from heading to the Super Bowl until their hated rivals from Green Bay came to town and knocked them out of the playoffs this past weekend -
Kay seeks to repeal recent state income tax increase
Kay SPRINGFIELD - State Rep. Dwight Kay (R-Glen Carbon) has introduced legislation to repeal the recent 67 percent state income tax increase passed in the General Assembly on the final day of a lame duck session. -
Illinois: Death by Taxes
During the Illinois General Assembly's lame duck session, Democrat leaders have moved to abolish the death penalty at the same time as signing the economic death warrant for state's economy.