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.
Judge Nicholas Byron Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron and attorney Stephen Tillery have brought back to life a $10.1 billion light cigarette class action case that Byron dismissed last year under an order from the Illinois Supreme Court.
Madison County attorneys have until 5 p.m. on June 4, to turn in their applications if they want to become an associate judge, according to a press release issued by Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis.
Judge Lloyd Cueto The Illinois Appellate Court in Mt. Vernon unanimously affirmed St. Clair County Circuit Judge Lloyd Cueto's decision to deny a motion to dismiss a legal malpractice case pursuant to the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
It's hard to say "no" to the most charming guy in the room; the self-made one with the rags-to-riches story, who rubs shoulders as effortlessly at a union hall as he does with cabinet members.
Dan Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack understands why class action attorneys sued the phone company, but he can't figure out what they want him to do about it.
Gordon Maag Gordon Maag has dropped his $110 million federal defamation lawsuit against the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and a slew of other defendants, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Byron Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron will be honored at the third annual Senator Paul Simon, Senator Paul Wellstone Awards program later this month in Chicago.
Herzog Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian must decide whether to whittle down a colossal Lakin Law Firm class action against Ford Motor Company or shut it down.
Jeff Hebrank Edwardsville attorney Jeff Hebrank testified against a bill that would expand recovery for victims under the Illinois Wrongful Death Act during a House Judiciary Committee meeting in Springfield Wednesday.
Plaintiffs in a Lakin Law Firm class action suit over paint that flaked off Ford vehicles don't know the difference between two classes that former Madison County Circuit Judge Phillip Kardis certified in the suit.
Stephen Tillery Nearly $2 billion in legal fees washed down the drain when the Illinois Supreme Court overturned a Madison County verdict against cigarette maker Philip Morris, but the attorneys have two chances to reclaim the prize.
Rex Carr Attorney Rex Carr is asking Madison County Circuit Court Judge Barbara Crowder for a new trial in a medical malpractice case he lost in January.