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St. Louis attorney cautions lawyers about using AI for research, but says it could still be used effectively
ST. LOUIS – Lawyers who trusted Chat GPT for artificial intelligence cited fake cases and a judge fined them $5,000, Paige Tungate of Downey Law Group reported to asbestos lawyers at HarrisMartin's annual Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference on Sept. 20.
Prenzler urges Prizker to inform public on migrant crisis
Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler sent a letter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker regarding the migrant crisis
Carruthers to preside over Madison County asbestos docket beginning Oct. 1
ST. LOUIS - Associate judge Andrew Carruthers told asbestos lawyers on Sept. 20 that he will preside over Madison County’s asbestos docket as of Oct. 1.
IL Supreme Court: Family OK to sue nursing home for injuries suffered by woman before death, despite arbitration clause
6-0 ruling by state high court declared the arbitration clause that would have governed claims by the woman does not apply to the same claims brought by her family, because the arbitration clause expired when the woman died.
Illinois can fight poverty by reducing excessive regulations that limit jobs
Data from the Mercatus Center shows Illinois faces a high regulatory burden at both the federal and state level. Research shows these regulations place a disproportionately high burden on the poor, helping to keep them in poverty.
Plaintiffs settle separate claims with Taco Bell, Pay Pal to avoid arbitration
EAST ST. LOUIS – Two plaintiffs in U.S. district court settled BIPA claims against Taco Bell and Pay Pal rather than arbitrate.
Barry to Speak at DePaul University College of Law Alumni Panel
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Associate Caitlin M. Barry will serve as a panelist for DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal’s Alumni panel discussion on September 27 at DePaul University College of Law.
Pritzker resorts to labeling - false labeling - to fend off criticism of his Chinese communist-linked project in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker finally responded to criticism of his recently announced electric vehicle battery factory to be built in Manteno, Illinois by Gotion, which is closely tied to the Chinese Communist Party – the CCP.
Former Highland Security employee sues for alleged unpaid wages, expenses
EDWARDSVILLE – A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Highland Security claiming the company owes him money for unpaid wages and expenses incurred on their behalf.
IL Supreme Court confirms Belleville attorney's suspension for keeping clients' money
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Supreme Court Justices suspended Belleville injury lawyer Jason Caraway for a year and until further notice on Sept. 21.
Appeals panel: Airbnb can't use arbitration agreement to escape lawsuit from man who lost a leg at a friend's party
In a 2-1 ruling, the judges ruled a man should be able to sue Airbnb despite holding a user account that included a mandatory arbitration clause, because the agreement only applies to the people directly renting a property during the time they rented
Mayer Brown earns top rankings in ITR World Tax 2024
Mayer Brown and Tauil & Chequer (T&C) in association with Mayer Brown received top rankings in ITR World Tax 2024, a guide to the world’s leading tax firms and lawyers.
Wahl to Speak for Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Women's Bar Association Illinois
Partner Michelle M. Wahl will speak for Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ panel discussion, “Breaking into IP & Entertainment Law,” on October 12 at the Instituto Cervantes in Chicago, IL.
LIVE WEB - Security is Only as Good as the Weakest Link: Legal Tech Security Measures Every Lawyer Must Take on September 26, 2023
Rule 1.6(c) stipulates that a lawyer must make reasonable efforts to prevent the disclosure of confidential client information.
Passenger files negligence lawsuit against Bi-State following bus accident
BELLEVILLE – A man claims he was injured while riding on a Bi-State bus when the driver collided with another vehicle.
Jumper grants pretrial detention for aggravated stalking charge in first detention hearing under SAFE-T Act
During the first detention hearing after the SAFE-T Act went into effect, Madison County Associate Judge Ryan Jumper granted a petition by State’s Attorney Tom Haine to detain a Swansea man while he awaits trial on charges of aggravated stalking
Man sues City of Wood River, water company after falling into water meter hole at Belk Park
EDWARDSVILLE – A man is suing the City of Wood River and Illinois water companies, alleging he fell in a meter hole at Belk Park because the cover wasn't securely placed.
Gilbert allows wrongful termination suit against Madison County to continue after delay in service
BENTON – St. Louis County attorney Michael Gras sued Madison County for former employee Janice Koehler last December, but didn’t serve the complaint until Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert caught his attention.
'Sometimes stretch a little too far:' Unusual quick win for FaceTec vs biometrics class action offers guide for others
Earlier this year, facial ID scanning tech vendor FaceTec persuaded a prolific filer of biometrics class action lawsuits to withdraw their lawsuit without even a single proceeding or motion to dismiss, because the company showed the plaintiffs' lawyers that their data scanning tech, collection and policies made the case unwinnable
Shopper sues Godfrey Dollar General, alleging injuries after bumping into product display
EDWARDSVILLE – A shopper is suing a Godfrey Dollar General after she allegedly bumped into a merchandise display case and injured herself in the store.