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Top 3 myths told by Amendment 1 proponents
Proponents of Amendment 1 claim it applies to all workers, mimics other state constitutions and would help the economy. Wrong. Wrong. And wrong. -
Rough ROE to hoe
While we suffer many problems in this Country, perhaps the worst is the double-barreled whammy of a corrupt media and a lazy populace. -
Davis: Scotus Ruling Is a Huge Win for Voter Id
Davis: Scotus Ruling Is a Huge Win for Voter Id. -
IL Supreme Court says kayaks, upstream land ownership don't let people float past property rights on IL rivers
Supreme Court judges call on Illinois lawmakers to change state rules to grant public access on waterways, even if they're considered "non-navigable" -
How 'concrete' an injury is 'emotional distress?' Federal appeals court grapples with question
A group of four federal appeals court judges says the Seventh Circuit was wrong to toss out a woman's class action claims that a creditor should pay for inflicting "emotional distress" when it sought to collect a "zombie debt" -
SCOTUS: Airline ramp workers exempt from arbitration mandates, more class actions vs transportation employers inbound?
The U.S. Supreme Court says Southwest Airlines ramp workers are involved in interstate commerce, and should be given exemption under federal law from mandatory arbitration clauses in their employment contracts -
Davis Statement on Leaked Draft Scotus Opinion on Abortion Case
Davis Statement on Leaked Draft Scotus Opinion on Abortion Case. -
Google to pay $100M to end biometrics class action over Photos face scans; Class members could get $200-$400
The deal would end litigation dating back to 2016. Lawyers could be in line for potentially more than $30 million -
Davis Supports Farmers, Landowners in Supreme Court Brief on Wotus
Davis Supports Farmers, Landowners in Supreme Court Brief on Wotus. -
Appeals panel says arbitrator will decide if minor can sign contract, lead IL biometrics class action vs Snapchat
Snapchat facing class action over user face scans led by a minor, whose lawyers are trying to keep the dispute in court, and out of arbitration -
Statement from Chief Justice Anne M. Burke on the 59th Anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright
Statement from Chief Justice Anne M. Burke on the 59th Anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright. -
SCOTUS to hear arguments March 28 over injured engineer’s interpretation of ‘in use’ locomotive
WASHINGTON – In an injury case from Southern Illinois, U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar urged the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn decisions of district and appellate judges in favor of Union Pacific Railroad -
Attorney General Raoul Files Brief Opposing Arizona’s Unconstitutional “Reason Ban” on Abortion
Attorney General Raoul Files Brief Opposing Arizona’s Unconstitutional “Reason Ban” on Abortion. -
Madison, St. Clair and Cook Counties collectively rank No. 5 on 'Judicial Hellholes' report
Madison, St. Clair and Cook Counties together ranked No. 5 in the American Tort Reform Association’s (ATRA) annual “Judicial Hellholes” report, up from last year’s No. 8 ranking. -
Lead plaintiff in failed Jimmy John’s class action dismisses case; In all, 23 lawyers participated
EAST ST. LOUIS – Former Jimmy John’s manager Robert Conrad, whose bid to lead a class action for about 600,000 workers failed, has chosen not to litigate his claim alone. -
Onder Law talc claims against J&J total one fourth of caseload in New Jersey MDL
CHARLOTTE - Onder Law of St. Louis represents more than 9,000 clients with cancer claims against Johnson & Johnson, according to a spreadsheet the company filed at bankruptcy court. -
What you need to know about giving unions special treatment in Illinois' constitution
If passed by voters in November 2022, an amendment to the Illinois Constitution would allow collective bargaining agreements to override state law forever. That gives more power to union bosses than to state lawmakers – and voters. -
Judges: Democrats' June state district maps unconstitutional; New September maps still under review
A panel of federal judges said Democrats' decision to use "population estimates," rather than Census data resulted in unbalanced districts, under a plan rushed through simply to retain firm grip on power -
Thanks, Champ, for being an American
ut the most clearly memorable time came in the search for history. It was found at the five story museum dedicated to the life and legacy of one of Louisville’s and indeed the world’s most famous citizens, Muhammed Ali. -
Illinois Supreme Court Announces Extension To Eviction Order
Illinois Supreme Court Announces Extension To Eviction Order.