News from February 2021
Jan. 25: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Jan. 25. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 25: 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 Jan. 25. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Welch 'steps back' from partner role at Ancel Glink, becomes 'Of Counsel;' What does change mean?
New Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has taken on the role of 'Of Counsel' at the Ancel Glink law firm, but the continuing relationship with the firm that represents local governments across Illinois could raise questions.
Shutting out Republicans from Associate Bench was 'slap in the face to voters,' Judiciary Chair says
Madison County Board member Mike Walters, a Republican from Godfrey and chair of the county’s Judiciary Committee, reacted harshly to last week’s selection of two new associate judges, calling it “unacceptable” that Republicans were shut out of consideration.
Life insurance company seeks court's help in determining rightful beneficiaries
EAST ST. LOUIS — A life insurance company seeks the court's assistance in determining who the appropriate beneficiaries of a life insurance policy are.
Man serving 37-year sentence for killing mother by fire cannot collect her life insurance, judge rules
EAST ST. LOUIS – Clayton Swanner can’t collect $176,000 on his mother’s life insurance because he murdered her, according to Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel, but his daughter can collect it.
COVID-19 sidelines January civil trials in SDIL; Judges continue eight set in Benton and ESL
Trial dates fell through for eight civil suits at U.S. district court in January because of the virus.
High court won’t hear appeal of gigabyte dispute arising in St. Clair County suit against Walgreens
SPRINGFIELD – Supreme Court Justices decided not to review rejection of a claim that a gigabyte equals 1,024 megabytes rather than 1,000.
DYKEMA GOSSETT: 15 Dykema Attorneys Listed as 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that a total of 12 attorneys from the firm’s Chicago office, and from multiple practice areas, were named to the 2021 Super Lawyers list by Illinois Super Lawyers.
Casino Queen defendants accused of cheating employee pension plan to appeal order rejecting arbitration
EAST ST. LOUIS – Casino Queen directors and former owners plan to seek appellate review of an order rejecting individual arbitration of claims that they cheated casino employees out of retirement income.
HEPLERBROOM: Environmental Attorneys Speak at Chemical Industry Event
Michael Murphy and Alec Messina were featured speakers at the January Enforcement Seminar, which was sponsored by the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois and was held virtually. Messina and Murphy discussed the latest developments on environmental justice.
ARMSTRONG TEASDALE: Armstrong Teasdale Earns Top Marks in 2021 Corporate Equality Index
Armstrong Teasdale has earned the highest possible score on the 2021 Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Fights to Protect Homeowners From Unlawful Fees
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of 33 attorneys general in opposing a proposed class action settlement that would permit a mortgage servicer to profit from illegal payment processing fees charged to homeowners making normal mortgage payments online or by phone.
HEPLERBROOM: Chicago and Edwardsville Add New Associate Attorneys
Hayley A. Dorfman and Nicholas A. Scholz have joined HeplerBroom in its Chicago and Edwardsville offices, respectively.