News from March 2019
BENESCH LAW: Benesch Continues Rapid Growth, Announces Hire of Patent Attorney Jim Collins
As Benesch continues to recruit top-notch legal talent from around the nation, the firm is pleased to announce that James A. Collins has joined the firm’s Innovations,
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP: Minority Corporate Counsel Association Talks Diversity with Shook Chair Madeleine McDonough
The Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) spoke with Shook Chair Madeleine McDonough about the firm’s commitment to diversity for the Winter 2018 of Diversity & the Bar.
LITTLER MENDELSON: Littler's Chicago Office Grows Again with Addition of Two Attorneys
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Terrence T. Creamer as special counsel and Leah M. Farmer as an associate in its Chicago office.
CLARK HILL: Attorney Corinne Smith Hosted Trinity University HCAD Alumni Reception During American College of Healthcare Executives Conference, Chicago
On March 5, 2019, Corinne Smith, a Member in Clark Hill Strasburger’s Healthcare group and Alumna of Trinity University, co-hosted the University’s Department of Healthcare Administration (HCAD) Alumni event as part of the American College of Healthcare Executives Conference, in Clark Hill’s Chicago office.
Belleville cop who sued Bruce Cook over '16 crash, joins in third party suit against fellow cop
BELLEVILLE – Former Belleville police officer Jeffrey Jensen, who sued lawyer Bruce Cook over a traffic accident, has joined Cook in shifting blame to the officer who drove the patrol car.
Oh the places the wealth will go!
Did Gov. J.B. Pritzker even see the top tax rates of other states before he released his new progressive income tax plan?
Man sues Eden Retirement Center over slip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE —A resident is suing a Glen Carbon retirement home after he allegedly slipped and fell in his bathroom.
Bank sues over alleged $72,000 promissory note default
EDWARDSVILLE — Town and Country Bank filed a lawsuit Feb. 21 in Madison Circuit Court against Mark Burris Jr., alleging default of a $72,752.59 promissory note.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF ILLINOIS: Southern Illinois Takes Part in Largest-Ever Nationwide Elder Fraud Sweep
Attorney General William P. Barr and U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft announced the largest coordinated sweep of elder fraud cases in history, surpassing last year’s nationwide sweep.
Woman alleges injuries from passenger
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman claims she was injured as a passenger in a vehicle when another passenger tried grabbing something from her hand.
Fifth District affirms conviction in distracted driving case where defendant was videotaping Wood River cops
MOUNT VERNON -- A jury was correct in finding a defendant guilty of driving while improperly using an electronic device, the Fifth District Appellate Court has ruled.
Court throws out convict's appeal for post-conviction relief over sentencing
MOUNT VERNON -- An appeals court has ruled against a convicted violent offender who sought post- conviction relief over consecutive sentences handed down by a trial judge.
Divorce-related IRA fund dispute takes Edwardsville attorney to Supreme Court
Michael Hertz’s mind was on the same thing it has been focused on for more than a decade when he recently argued before the Illinois Supreme Court for first time on behalf of a client.
Motorist sues over rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE —A Granite City woman is suing a motorist, alleging negligence caused a rear-end crash.
St. Clair County jury awards motorist $7,500 following Sauget crash
St. Clair County jurors awarded a motorist $7,500 following a 2011 rear-end collision in Sauget.
Case activity for Painters District Council #58 401(k) Trust Fund vs AB Drywall, Inc. on March 8
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Painters District Council #58 401(k) Trust Fund, Painters District Council #58 Fringe Benefit Funds and Illinois State Painters Welfare Fund against AB Drywall, Inc. on March 8:
Case activity for Cathy Cantrell vs Thillens, Inc. on March 8
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cathy Cantrell against Thillens, Inc. and Demond A. Hunt on March 8:
Fifth District affirms ruling in woman's sex offender registration dispute
MOUNT VERNON -- The Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert Haida's ruling denying a woman's motion to withdraw her negotiated guilty plea and vacate her sentence following charges for aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Customer sues Culver's over slip, fall at Collinsville restaurant
EDWARDSVILLE— A customer claims she was injured when she slipped and fell on liquid on the floor at the Collinsville Culver's.
Court activity on March 7: Cathy Cantrell vs Thillens, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Cathy Cantrell against Demond A. Hunt and Thillens, Inc. on March 7: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0754-3819917.), Filed By Cathy Cantrell. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Summons Thillens Inc, # 3 Summons Summons Demond A Hunt Jr)(floyd, Mark)'.