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'Nobody should be against transparency'
You can bet that an asbestos plaintiff's attorney who was thinking about buying a used car would expect the dealer to inform him of any known defects in the vehicle. -
Asbestos defense attorneys weigh in on FACT Act: ‘Nobody should be against transparency’
Asbestos defense attorneys in Madison County say that a bill designed to target asbestos litigation abuse may not have a significant effect on the nation’s busiest asbestos docket. -
Without court reporters, court business will grind to a halt
(Editor's note: The Illinois Senate on March 26 approved a budget fix that addressed a shortfall in funding for court reporters). -
Rauner stays on stump for 'Turnaround Illinois'; But governor admits not everyone digs his approach
RaunerSPRINGFIELD — Gov. Bruce Rauner continued to beat the drum for his “Turnaround Illinois” agenda on Tuesday, pitching it to a group of county officials in downtown Springfield and to printing company employees in Bloomington.Meanwhile, at least one political analyst wonders if Rauner’s drumbeat doesn’t carry its own political risk.Along the way Tuesday, the governor addressed a few questions and -
Rauner halts 'fair-share' dues; Order goes out to all state agencies
RaunerSPRINGFIELD — Gov. Bruce Rauner on Monday ordered state agencies to stop collecting so-called fair share dues from state employees on behalf of public-sector unions. The governor also announced his office will seek confirmation on the legality of the executive order as quickly as possible from the U.S. Supreme Court. Former U.S. Attorney Dan Webb and his colleagues at the Chicago law firm of -
Rauner bold in first big speech - And he’s not making up with organized labor
Rauner delivers State of the State address. -
Support for Common Core is unacceptable
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Attorney expects personal injury lawsuits to increase in advance of Medicaid change
Edwardsville attorney Todd Sivia predicts there will be an increase in personal injury case filings before a revision to Medicaid takes effect next year.