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What judges can't do
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Ethics of judiciary and social media discussed at bar meeting: #yougottaluvit
The relationship between social media and the legal community is “a topic that is certainly here to stay,” according to one federal judge. -
'Project 225' will bring courtroom to classrooms
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'Reality' Court TV vs. Court in Reality
Novak Courtroom proceedings have been a staple of television viewing from the early days of the industry. Trials capture the public's interest for the stories they tell about human relationships, society's norms, and complex questions about truth and justice. -
Costly judicial retention race winds down
Kilbride As one of the most expensive single candidate campaigns winds down in Illinois, Justice Thomas Kilbride's chief detractor defends his group's anti-retention effort. -
Crowder elected to judicial board
Crowder Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder has been elected to Board of Directors of the Illinois Judges Association. -
St. Clair County judge completes teen safety program
St. Clair County Associate Judge Laninya Cason has completed a training program offered by the Illinois Judges Association (IJA) called "7 Reasons to Leave the Party," and is available to present the free program to schools. -
Fitzgerald to assume role as Chief Justice Sept. 8
Fitzgerald SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The elevation of Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois will be marked by an installation ceremony on Monday, Sept. 8 at the Supreme Court Building in Springfield. -
Judge Crowder elected IJA Foundation president
Crowder Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder was elected president of the Illinois Judges Association Foundation at a meeting in Chicago May 29. -
'7 Reasons' gives teens no-questions-asked contract not to drink, drive
Drummond "7 Reasons to Leave the Party," a blunt, visual and interactive school program designed to curb dangerous teen behavior was presented to several Metro-East high schools Wednesday. -
Wexstten kicks off campaign with district media tour
Wexstten kicks off campaign in front of St. Clair County Courthouse. Surrounded by county officials and Democratic party leaders, Fifth Appellate Court Judge James Wexstten touted his experience and qualifications during the first stop of a media tour at the St. Clair County Courthouse Monday morning. -
Wexstten welcomes Cates to the 5th Appellate race
Jim Wexstten Appellate Justice James Wexstten pledged to highlight judicial credentials as he welcomed rival Democratic candidate Judy Cates to the race for the Fifth District Appellate Court. -
Judge Crowder elected Foundation vice president
Judge Crowder Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder was elected first vice president of the Illinois Judges' Association Foundation for its 2007-08 year at the organization's annual meeting held in Chicago on May 31. -
Respect - not awards - for judges
We've developed a considerable degree of respect for Chief Judge Ann Callis of Madison County and three of her colleagues, Judges Hylla, Stobbs and Chapman, during the past six months. -
Wexstten named to appellate court vacancy
Wexstten Second Judicial Circuit Judge James M. Wexstten will fill the vacancy created by the untimely death of Justice Terrence J. Hopkins, the Illinois Supreme Court announced today. -
New attorneys sworn in by Karmeier
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier will preside and administer the attorney's oath when 140 new attorneys are admitted to practice in ceremonies in Collinsville on Thursday, May 4. -
Bad behavior in litigation to be addressed in forum
ISBA President Robert Downs A joint committee of the state's top legal associations is holding open forums in Chicago and Collinsville next week for Illinois judges and lawyers on how to solve negative behavior in litigation.