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IL Supreme Court: State OK to consolidate local police, firefighter pension funds
The state high court said the state law consolidating control over 650 local pension funds for police officers and firefighters - which the state has projected will bring in an additional $2.5B over 5 years for pensions - did not run afoul of the Illinois pensions protection clause.
Rudolf, Overstreet present to IL Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools on issues of law and technology
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf joined Illinois Supreme Court Justice David Overstreet in presenting to the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools on behalf of the Illinois Judges Association.
Smith awards woman nearly $45,000 in unequal pay dispute; She found no 'legitimate nondiscriminatory reason' for the lesser pay
A hearing is scheduled for next week to address attorneys fees after Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith awarded a female manufacturing employee nearly $45,000 in damages for receiving less pay than her male counterpart in the workplace.
Emergency management workers supplement wage dispute complaint in response to motion to dismiss
BENTON - Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert found a wage complaint of St. Clair County employees one detail short of sufficient and their lawyer delivered the detail regarding overtime pay before sunset.
Madison County Judge Sholar appointed to newly created Fifth District Appellate Court seat
Illinois Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet announced Thursday that Madison County Circuit Judge Amy Sholar was appointed to the Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court.
Former Realms of Gaming employee alleges disability discrimination
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman is suing her former employer for allegedly discriminating against her due to her disabilities.
McGlynn denies motion to stay gun ban challenge, says it's time to 'decide what you’re fighting over'
EAST ST. LOUIS - Plaintiffs challenging Illinois' so-called "assault weapon" ban moved to stay proceedings with agreement from the state’s lawyer, but U.S. District Judge McGlynn told them it was time to move forward.
Patient allegedly suffered third degree burns during MRI
EDWARDSVILLE - A patient claims he suffered third degree burns while undergoing an MRI because a cable was placed across his arm during the procedure.
LIVE WEB - Latest Developments in DUI and Traffic Laws on January 19, 2024
Join us for an in-depth look at the new and trending DUI and traffic-related issues you need to be aware of, including the change in complex legal environment of standardized field sobriety testing, new case law and pending legislation, and how to help your client navigate the alcohol evaluation process.
Attorney General Raoul Reaches Settlement to Recover Prevailing and Overtime Wages From Trucking Companies
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced an agreement with two trucking companies and their owner to pay $335,000 to resolve claims that the companies failed to pay their drivers for all the time spent driving in between worksites, including on public works projects.
IL courts help fuel massive class action, settlement activity in 2023: Duane Morris annual report
Class action settlements collective totaling more than $51 billion in 2023 helped to generate 'most extensive ... transfer of wealth' in U.S. court history, new report says. Illinois biometrics class actions one of 'hottest' growth sectors in litigation, according to the report.
Woman sues over fall while playing bingo
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims she was injured when she fell while playing Bingo.
Stutz Excavating seeks to partially dismiss lawsuit over fatal Bethalto crash; Victims' family allege hazing was involved
The Cafazza family, of Bethalto, filed an opposition to Stutz Excavating's motion to dismiss several counts from their wrongful death lawsuit following a fatal crash with an intoxicated driver they allege was involved in a hazing event and encouraged to then drive home.
St. Clair County real estate Aug. 28-31
A Swansea property sold for more than $1.7 million as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Aug. 28-31.
Madison County real estate Nov. 2-3
An Alton property sold for more than $1.1 million as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Nov. 2-3.
Madison County civil docket Jan. 22-24
Madison County circuit judges have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Jan. 22-26.
Attorney General Raoul Urges Federal Appeals Court to Uphold States’ Authority to Enforce Laws to Protect Public Health
Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit to reverse a lower court’s decision preventing New Jersey from enforcing a state law intended to protect the health and safety of immigrants by closing private detention facilities.
Live Web - Isba's Law Ed Faculty Development Series Virtual Presentations: the Basics and Beyond on January 18, 2024
Take your virtual presentation skills to the next level with thepractical tools and insights you will gain in this program.
Ziegler declaration: Hunter Biden's laptop was not hacked; Contents published from his southern Illinois hometown
LOS ANGELES - Illinois native Garrett Ziegler, of the Marco Polo website, filed a declaration against Hunter Biden’s computer abuse suit stating, “We are not hackers. We are simply publishers.”
Roller skater sues Skateway over fall
EDWARDSVILLE - A skater claims she was injured when she fell on an uneven surface at a skating rink in Granite City.