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Can state lawmakers stop frivolous lawsuits?
Kevin Conway, president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers' Association As Illinois courts face an increasing caseload burden, will state lawmakers follow federal government's attempts to crackdown on frivolous lawsuits by passing legislation to curtail such behavior? -
Blame game newest twist in med-mal crisis
The American Insurance Association represents more than 450 property-casualty insurance companies. EDWARDSVILLE-- Business groups and insurance companies have spent the better part of two years trying to pin the blame for Illinois' medical malpractice insurance crisis on aggressive plaintiff attorneys and out-of-control courts. -
Start talking, Stop Talking
Blago's Big Secret: More meetings -
Madison County's Dubious Distinction
For over 30 years, the asbestos litigation crisis has rumbled through the United States, forcing many dozens of companies into bankruptcy, costing thousands of jobs and most importantly, delaying and reducing the compensation available to take care of asbestos victims. -
Is local tort reform legit?
Some experts say courts aren't bound by local ordinances. -
Senate candidates embody tort debate
Haine the trial lawyer vs. Sherrill the businessman.