Robert B. Ramsey Despite medical evidence that refutes dual silicosis and asbestosis diagnoses, and in spite of the fact there has been a steady clinical decline of silicosis cases in the past 30 years because of U.S. work safety standards, asbestos attorneys across the nation have recently branched into silicosis litigation.
Former Circuit Judge Phillip Kardis While there is no timetable for filling the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Madison County Circuit Judge Phillip Kardis, an announcement could be made soon.
Herndon If former state Appellate Court Judge and Supreme Court candidate Gordon Maag is looking for a friendlier reception for his $110 million defamation lawsuit—bounced from state court this summer—the Democrat-dominated U.S. District Court in East St. Louis might be the place.
St. Clair County Associate Judge Stephen Rice Editor's note: Associate Judge Stephen Rice weighs in this week as The Record picks up its dialogue with St. Clair County judges.
Gordon Maag Nearly four months after a state judge tossed out former appellate judge Gordon Maag's $110 million post-election defamation suit, he's taking the matter to federal court.
An Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission attorney has asked The Record for its report on the case of criminal convict Wiley Yates vs. criminal defense attorney Thomas Hildebrand.
Chief Justice John Roberts The United States Senate voted 78-22 to confirm Judge John Roberts as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court making him the youngest Chief Justice in 200 years.
Justice Stephen L. Spomer The Fifth District Appellate Court upheld a St. Clair County Circuit Court decision to dismiss a class action suit that named the Lawyers Trust Fund (LTF) of Illinois and Illinois Supreme Court Justices over interest earned on client funds.
State Rep. Dan Beiser Madison County Democrat trial lawyers looking for a scalp as payback for their betrayal over medical malpractice reform have one in mind, Dicta hears.
Judge LeChien Editor's note: The following is a conversation with St. Clair County Circuit Court Judge Robert LeChien about legal reform, politics and judicial qualifications. In a lighter moment, he describes one of the benefits of wearing a robe to work.
Standing on the front steps of a Collinsville Hospital his great-grandfather founded, Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison formally announced his plan to seek election as Circuit Judge in 2006.
The election of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier, passage of medical malpractice insurance reform and recent high court rulings are signs the legal climate in Illinois is transforming.
Following a proud family tradition, Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison will announce his intention to seek a higher office--the seat vacated by the retired Circuit Judge Philip Kardis.
What used to be considered "ho-hum," southern Illinois judicial elections are anything but. And the lineup for November 2006 is already promising compelling drama.
Brad Lakin Two years ago, a lawsuit over paint flakes on Fords turned into a struggle over much tougher matters. That flaky lawsuit represents enormous changes that have taken place in Madison County: