News from March 2020
Put a moratorium on EtO protests
After negotiating with Republicans in Congress and agreeing to the terms of a coronavirus response bill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer suddenly announced that the bill they’d agreed to wasn’t good enough, that it needed to be scrapped, and that the negotiation process would have to start all over.
March 16: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "550 prisoner: civil rights" cases
The following cases categorized as "550 prisoner: civil rights" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 16: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "555 prison condition" cases
The following cases categorized as "555 prison condition" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 16: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "fraud" cases
The following cases categorized as "fraud" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on March 16
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on March 16 in the suits below:
FDA: Sterilization plants needed to boost PPE supply vs COVID; activists question, resist call to reopen plants
Anti-EtO sterilization groups in IL, GA, oppose FDA's call to reopen medical sterilization plants closed last year, which FDA says are needed to help fight COVID-19
ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP: Our Firm is Working Remotely, but Fully Open for Business
As we continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 outbreak, the health and safety of our clients, business associates and colleagues remains the top priority for our Firm.
CLARK HILL PLC: Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Everything Employers Need to Know About the New Emergency FMLA and Paid Sick Leave Law
On March 18, 2020, the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law, providing for many new emergency leave under the Family Medical Leave Act as well as emergency paid sick leave for employees across the nation.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: CMMC Impact on GovCon: Part 2
Government Contracts Attorney Eric Crusius joins other cyber industry professionals for an update and in-depth presentation on understanding, navigating and developing operational strategies around the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) process.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Covid-19: Impact on the U.S. Economy and the Middle Market
Join ACG for an insightful and timely discussion moderated by ACG Global CEO Tom Bohn, featuring expert speakers from leading ACG chapters.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Strategic Options for Addressing Employee Layoffs, Furloughs, and Terminations
Employers across the country are facing uncertain times managing the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on business operations, available work, and workforce expectations.
Trials, arbitration, mediation and more continued 30 days in Third Judicial Circuit
All jury and non-jury trials in civil, criminal divisions and traffic divisions are continued.
March 15: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "863 social security: diwc/diww" cases
The following cases categorized as "863 social security: diwc/diww" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Patient alleges injuries from robotic-assisted surgery
EDWARDSVILLE - A patient is claiming medical malpractice in connection with a robotic-assisted surgery.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on March 15
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on March 15 in the suits below:
Woman sues over trip at Edwardsville Crossing Shopping Center
EDWARDSVILLE - A shopping center faces a law suit after a woman tripped on a hidden trench.
Coronavirus good news suggests expensive overreaction at taxpayer expense
The huge amount of money planned to fight the coronavirus in the U.S., currently reported to be as much as $2 trillion, may not only be unnecessary, but could cripple the U.S. economy for decades.
FCC silences grim reaper Romanik in denying license renewal, deletes AM station call signs
WASHINGTON – Federal communication commissioners banished grim reaper Bob Romanik from radio and wiped from their docket the name of Belleville attorney Dennis Watkins.
Proposed class action of liens on lawsuits is grounded in federal law, Yandle says in denying remand
BENTON – U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle denied a motion from former district judge Patrick Murphy for Jackson County jurisdiction over a potential class action about liens on lawsuits.
Federal courts in East St. Louis and Benton will continue with essential proceedings, but closed to public
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, with courthouses in East St. Louis and Benton, will remain open and continue to perform essential functions during the COVID-19 outbreak, however, new restrictions have been ordered.