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Illinois Supreme Court names new communications director
SPRINGFIELD — Christopher Bonjean will join the Illinois Supreme Court as director of the office of communications and public information. There, he will be responsible for reorganized the division charged with informing and educating Illinoisans about the judicial system. -
Asbestos attorneys provide appellate practice tips; Forum and jurisdiction issues among top disputes
Asbestos attorneys William Kohlburn and Brad Elward acknowledged the issues surrounding forum and jurisdiction disputes in local asbestos litigation while discussing Missouri and Illinois appellate practices at the HarrisMartin Midwest Asbestos Conference. -
Losing litigant argues that judge's appearance on parade float with opposing party is proof he should have recused
St. Clair County circuit judge Robert LeChien dismissed a suit against Cahokia village clerk Richard Duncan in a political season that also found them courting voters together. -
Supreme Court finds 6-person jury law unconstitutional
The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously found that a statute signed into law by former Gov. Pat Quinn which limited jurors in civil trials from 12 to six is unconstitutional. -
Three local attorneys join USA&M's mediation panel; mediation and arbitration becoming a favored tool for dispute resolution
ST. LOUIS – United States Arbitration & Mediation (USA&M) has appointed three veteran local area attorneys to its mediation panel. -
Becker picked to preside over Lavite case; Dispute becoming struggle for control of Veterans Assistance Commission
Clinton County associate judge William Becker, already presiding as visiting judge over a class action against Madison County, will preside over a dispute between Madison County and its Veterans Assistance Commission. -
Clifford and Tillery are still trying to get back at Karmeier
For years now, attorneys Stephen Tillery, Robert Clifford, and associates have been trying, unsuccessfully, to challenge the integrity of State Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier. -
$9 billion claim against State Farm gets class certification nod from Herndon
Karmeier’s achievement may count for more because his Court settled the question of his integrity, while that question remains open in Herndon’s court. -
Karmeier elected next chief justice of Illinois Supreme Court
SPRINGFIELD – Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier will be the next chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, following a unanimous election by fellow justices. -
LeChien's economic interest statement shows online account for horse race betting
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien kept an online account for betting on horse races around the world as of May 18, according to his statement of economic interest at the Illinois Supreme Court. -
Economic interest statement shows chief judge with multi-million in assets and stakes in SURS and IMRF
St. Clair County Chief Judge John Baricevic owned shares of several corporations and held an interest in at least 25 investment funds as of March 14, according to his statement of economic interests at the Illinois Supreme Court -
Asbestos plaintiff seeks to restore verdict after Fourth District rejects claims
SPRINGFIELD – Former plasterer Joseph Sondag, who won a jury verdict in an asbestos trial but lost it on appeal due to his excellent breathing, aims to restore it at the Illinois Supreme Court. -
Class certification order in property tax sale scheme stands; Losses may be determined by sub classes
MOUNT VERNON – Associate circuit judge William Becker may proceed with a class action trial over bid rigging by former Madison County treasurer Fred Bathon, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Sept. 7. -
Report: Justice for sale in Illinois
More than $35 million in trial lawyer contributions to elected officials in Illinois during the past decade and a half further evidences that justice is for sale in a state that has become -
What difference does it make?
As Shakespeare once wrote, "The evil men lives on after them, but the good is oft interred with their bones." Such will it be so with Madame Clinton. -
Challenge to St. Clair County judges' candidacies expected at Supreme Court; Judges have Madigan lawyer on their side
Not too many Chicago attorneys enjoy household name recognition in the Metro-East, but one connected to powerful Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael J. -
Madigan's map
In a 4-3 ruling, the Illinois Supreme Court erased from November ballots a referendum on legislative mapmaking, and handed a major victory to Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan Aug. 25. -
Supporters of Independent Map Amendment blast decision
Supporters of the Independent Map Amendment are blasting Thursday's Supreme Court ruling which keeps the design of legislative maps in the hands of politicians. -
Illinois Supreme Court strikes down Independent Map Amendment
A muzzle has been placed on the people of Illinois. That’s according to dissenting Illinois Supreme Court Justice Robert Thomas in the court’s decision striking down the Independent Map Amendment. -
Supreme Court to hear appeals in rigged tax sales case and railroad verdict reversal next month
Oral arguments set for the Illinois Supreme Court's September term include two major civil cases out of the Metro-East.