News from September 2004
Wednesday September 29th
Wednesday, September 29th, 2004
Tuesday September 28th
Tuesday, September 28th, 2004
Monday September 27th
Monday, September 27th, 2004
Stack faces asbestos motion back-up
EDWARDSVILLE- Madison County's new 'asbestos judge' was nursing a sore throat last week.
Big money, big judicial campaigns
Madison County voters are in the crossfire for one of the highest profile judicial races in recent history. Democrat Gordon Maag and Republican Lloyd Karmeier are battling for the right to represent 37 Southern Illinois counties on the state Supreme Court.
Friday September 24th
Friday, September 24th, 2004
September 20 - 24
American Bankers Insurance
Med-Mal Switcheroo
Most of us know our doctor. We've met them. We've looked into their eyes. We've shaken their hands. But few of us 'know' our insurance company.
Best intentions drive tort reform efforts
It has not been my intention to engage in a running debate with Randall Bono.
Get your facts straight
Sherman Joyce has been president of ATRA since 1994. Personal Injury lawyer Randall Bono tells quite a story in the September 2 Madison County Record.
Melucci keeps Madison County on tech forefront
Clericus Magnus means "great clerk" in Latin. It is also the name of a software system that is changing the way the Madison County courts manage their vast flow of documents and case information.
Norwood's Letter
Republican Representative Charlie Norwood (pictured, center) has represented northeast Georgia since 1995. Washington, D.C.--In a letter released today, U.S. Representative Charlie Norwood (R-Georgia) has asked U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft to investigate what he calls 'disturbing reports' about the Madison County Circuit Court.
Georgia congressman calls for Madison County inquiry
Madison County has drawn plenty of criticism for its willingness to accept lawsuits that have been rejected in other jurisdictions. Last week that criticism took a step beyond the rhetorical when a Georgia congressman asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate Madison County’s legal system.
Madison County campaign donations soar in 2004
John Simmons Trial lawyers drive 270% local increase in donations to federal candidates.
New Lawsuits: September 10-16
Lori A. Logan v. Autozone Inc., Jerrick J. King
Start talking, Stop Talking
Blago's Big Secret: More meetings
Joseph Ramsey, Shirley Ramsey v Creve Coeur Mortgage Associated Inc
On Friday Judge Nicholas Byron will hear all pending motions on a 2002 class action case accusing a residential mortgage broker of fraud.
On the campaign trail-- what I am hearing
As I journey around southern Illinois, I hear various concerns from the people.
However there is one common fear and complaint that resonates with the people regardless of where they are located, and that is the loss of doctors.
Thursday September 23rd
Thursday, September 23rd, 2004