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SCOTUS to take up Illinois case challenging power of unions to collect fees from non-union state workers
The U.S. Supreme Court will again wade into the question of whether public sector worker unions can force government employees who don’t wish to join their union to still pay fees, ostensibly for collective bargaining representation. -
BMS decision impacts more out of state plaintiffs in Just for Men litigation
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Herndon carried out a new Supreme Court decision limiting access of plaintiffs to courts in other states. -
Posner departure sets stage for potential political fight over future of Seventh Circuit
After decades of relative stability, the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago could soon undergo an extensive makeover, making the court potentially the next battleground in the fight for the future of the nation’s judiciary. -
Former College of DuPage board member files amended suit against watchdog group; ECW predicts it will fail
A former College of DuPage Foundation Board member has filed an amended complaint against a watchdog group and its founders after the original complaint was dismissed. -
Seventh Circuit reverses Blue Cross class cert from Central District; Similar claims playing out in St. Clair Co.
CHICAGO – Seventh Circuit appellate judges halted a class action on behalf of 10 million Blue Cross beneficiaries in Illinois and four other states, on Aug. 31. -
Posner announces retirement, ending 36-year prolific, influential tenure on Seventh Circuit
After more than three-and-a-half decades on the bench at Chicago’s Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Judge Richard Posner has announced his retirement. -
Domino's franchise asks court to compel arbitration in suit seeking vehicle expenses
A Domino’s Pizza franchise asks the district court to compel Domino’s delivery drivers to individually arbitrate their claims in a suit seeking compensation for vehicle expenses. -
Karmeier deposition key factor in State Farm's summary judgment move in multi-billion RICO case
EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier swore he knew nothing of campaign contributions from State Farm in 2004, according to a motion the insurer filed against a $10 billion racketeering claim on July 17. -
CFPB's new rule 'large gift for class action lawyers'; Court challenges coming
WASHINGTON - As the director of a federal consumer protection agency seemingly fights for his job, he has gone forth with plans to finalize a controversial rule – and a court challenge seems imminent. -
I-LAW highlights differences between 'Show Me' and 'Sue Me' states at presser
Add Teaser hereFor Belleville trucking operator Bill Frerichs, one of his biggest worries he says is what trial lawyers can do to his family's nearly 70-year-old business. -
Fifth District Appellate Court rejects appeal by convicted murderer
MT. VERNON — An Illinois man who was convicted of murder, armed robbery and home invasion in 1987 lost another appeal. -
Johnson & Johnson's adversaries may have to take a powder
Having no scientific basis for their claims may not stop some venue-shopping, payday-seeking plaintiff lawyers, but recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions regarding the right place to bring a lawsuit could stop the trolling. -
International Association of Defense Counsel to offer Defense Counsel Journal for free
The spring 2017 edition of the Defense Counsel Journal (DCJ) will be available this year at no cost to anyone who wants a copy. -
Plaintiffs in J&J talc cases hit with major setback; Mo. business leader says attitudes changing for better
ST. LOUIS - Legal experts following the Johnson & Johnson talcum powder lawsuits in St. Louis say that even in the face of Monday’s declared mistrial of one of the cases on jurisdictional grounds, many of the hundreds of other cases will drag on “because so much money is involved.” -
Mass actions have come to an end in state courts, Sotomayor laments
WASHINGTON – Supreme Court Justices have put an end to mass actions in state courts against two or more defendants, according to a dissent they don’t dispute. -
Supreme Court: Claims from out-of-state plaintiffs shouldn't be filed in California; Will it affect Madison County's national docket?
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned rulings made by three California courts that concluded they had specific jurisdiction over lawsuits brought by out-of-state residents against a company not incorporated or headquartered there. -
Tillery suit against economists highlights relationships between lawyers and judges in major litigation
BENTON – Former U.S. district judge Patrick Murphy, who represents lawyer Stephen Tillery as plaintiff in the court of Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert, successfully defended Gilbert against an ethics complaint last year. -
Domino’s Pizza requests stay in delivery driver’s class action pending SC decision, says arbitration is proper
The owner of Domino’s Pizza argues that arbitration is proper in a delivery driver’s class action seeking compensation for vehicle expenses -
Van Hoose claims special prosecutor withheld key evidence that might have cleared him
SPRINGFIELD – Brad Van Hoose of Belleville claims that special prosecutor David Rands withheld a Federal Bureau of Investigation report that could have prevented his conviction on a misdemeanor charge of assault. -
Herndon clarifies Hale v. State Farm, opening door beyond $9 billion dispute
U.S. District Judge David Herndon, who last year certified an exact replica of a 20th Century class against State Farm in state court, now changes the order to make the class bigger.