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Judge Ruth denies builder's motion to dismiss asbestos attorney's 'frivolous' lawsuit; Suit alleges mold, water infiltration in $775K Troy home
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth denied a home builder’s motion to dismiss an asbestos attorney’s lawsuit alleging water infiltration in a custom Troy home. -
Coalition for Litigation Justice files amicus brief in Ford's general jurisdiction appeal; Calls Stobbs' rejection of Daimler unconstitutional
The Coalition for Litigation Justice filed an amicus curiae brief with the Fifth District appellate court in an asbestos case appealed from Madison County Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs’ court, supporting Ford Motor Company’s general jurisdiction request. -
Why Madigan wants the map
Illinois politicians love to be involved in choosing their voters, especially Madigan. -
Redistricting reform proponents say voters need voice over legislators' self interest
SPRINGFIELD – Attorneys for Independent Maps submitted a brief to the Illinois Supreme Court arguing that a lower court’s ruling against the constitutionality of a proposed redistricting reform amendment is contrary to both the drafters' intent for the 1970 Illinois Constitution and the language of the constitution’s provision allowing voters to propose amendments. -
You can't be a referee and a player, too
While Judge Flack cannot rewrite his biography, he can help restore faith in his judgment by liquidating his portfolio, if only for the sake of appearances. -
Candidates running for judge in St. Clair County spar over public positions on drug testing
It's been three years since the St Clair County Courthouse was shaken by a drug scandal - leaving one judge dead from a cocaine overdose, another in prison for heroin possession and a probation officer pleading guilty to supplying the judges with illegal drugs - but the issue of drug testing has been revived for two candidates in the 20th Judicial Circuit. -
Educating workers about their right to opt out of union membership
National Employee Freedom Week spotlights the ability of all Illinois workers – including state employees – to opt out of unions, and outlines the reforms needed to ensure true worker freedom. -
Local bar beginning its funding of judicial candidates
The local bar is signaling a willingness to finance controversial campaigns in St. Clair County that, if successful, will alter the process of electing judges throughout the state. -
Madison County judge had preserved interest in civil litigation, economic interest statements show
Madison County Associate Judge Donald Flack preserved an interest in a civil suit after withdrawing from it in preparation for taking the robe, his statements of economic interest show. -
Number of Chicago city workers making $100K-plus has doubled since 2013
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is heralding a massive water-sewer-tax hike as a grand bargain between taxpayers and city employees, but new payroll data show it’s not exactly a shared sacrifice. -
In consecutive cases prior to dual role as university trustee and judge, Gilbert ruled for SIU
BENTON – U.S. Senior District Judge Phil Gilbert entered judgment for Southern Illinois University in seven straight cases prior to joining SIU’s board of trustees. -
Judges have to be impartial
It's the lawyer pool. That's where most judges come from. Plaintiffs attorneys and defense attorneys ascend to the bench and are expected not to take sides any longer. -
Baricevic reversed over jury instructions in shooter’s attempted murder conviction
St. Clair County Chief Judge John Baricevic must hold a new trial for a defendant in a shooting case after giving improper instructions, Fifth District appellate justices ruled on July 26. -
Madison County judge formed relationships with national asbestos firms after becoming judge
SPRINGFIELD – Madison County associate judge Donald Flack formed litigation relationships with two national asbestos firms after taking the robe, according to his annual statements of economic interest at the Illinois Supreme Court. -
National, local races capture St. Clair County voters' attention in lead up to November elections, says GOP chair
St. Clair County voters can begin voting by mail on Aug. 10, a signal that the election countdown is near. -
Nothing 'safe' about Tom Gibbons' SAFE team
Why do some law enforcement officials think they can ignore the laws that apply to law enforcement? -
Should investigators hired by the State's Attorney be able to arrest suspected drug traffickers?
A special investigation unit designed to crack down on drug trafficking on main thoroughfares in Madison County is on hold while the Illinois Supreme Court reviews the legality of a program that arguably gives state’s attorneys their own police force. -
Study indicates state judges show partisanship; pressures go away during last term of office, report says
WASHINGTON – A group of independent researchers have published a study that looks at the relationship between state judges and partisan decisions and concluded that judges are systematically biased. -
Task force finds problem of rising court costs
A new report shows that court costs have escalated across the state, creating a burden on residents that use the systems. -
The Rule of Law is on life support; chaos and tyranny await at bedside
Fast and Furious…IRS targeting of conservatives…IRS destruction of evidence in the midst of an investigation…Veterans’ Administration fabrication of evidence…Benghazi…Eric Holder perjury…GSA Las Vegas extravaganzas…Solyndra…New Black Panthers…release of convicted violent illegal aliens…then there is Hillary (private servers, destruction of evidence, lying to Congress and the FBI, extremely careless actions putting our nation and people at risk).