Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Recent News About Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
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Madison County named 5th worst 'Judicial Hellhole' for '14
Recent developments in New York City’s asbestos docket have caused it to be declared the No. 1 Judicial Hellhole by a national legal reform group. -
ITLA: 'Hellhole' report is distorted and deceptive
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ITLA: Governor should sign SB2221
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Illinois courts are fair
To the Editor:More than 70 percent of Illinois lawsuits are filed by businesses suing businesses for money. The number of civil cases filed in Illinois courts is down 26 percent since 2007. And the number of medical malpractice cases also has steadily declined – it’s down nearly 40 percent since 2003.These are the basic facts of Illinois’ civil justice system. Travis Akin, a paid lobbyist of a front -
Prosecutor's contributions show strong preference for Democratic candidates and causes
In Madison and St. Clair counties, confidence in the local governmental and judicial systems was tested like never before when in the last year and a half a county treasurer was brought to justice on corruption charges and an elected state court judge was jailed on heroin charges. -
I-LAW promoting 'good judges matter' during 'lawsuit abuse awareness week'
AkinThe Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW) organization will be at courthouses in Edwardsville and Belleville today to promote "Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week."Travis Akin, director of I-LAW, said the group will be encouraging voters to become informed about candidates running for judge in next month's election. The theme of this year's event is "Good Judges Matter," he said.“Too many judges have allowed -
No lawsuit abuse in Illinois, says Asbestos attorney
Earlier this year, we published a letter to the editor from Paul Napoli, arguing, in effect, that Madison County’s continuing status as a judicial hellhole is a good thing. -
Lawsuit abuse is not one of state's problems
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Facts don't support I-LAW claims
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