News from 2021
Madison County real estate Jul. 12-16
A New Douglas commercial property sold for $6,800,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Jul. 12-16.
Madison County civil docket Aug. 30-Sep. 3
Madison County judges Ruth and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Aug. 30-Sep. 3.
Gov. Pritzker Signs Package of Legislation Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors
Gov. Pritzker Signs Package of Legislation Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors.
Polsinelli Ranks Among the Best Performing and Most Active Trademark Firms in the Nation, According to Patexia, a Global IP Ranking Organization
Polsinelli Ranks Among the Best Performing and Most Active Trademark Firms in the Nation, According to Patexia, a Global IP Ranking Organization.
Pritzker wants local governments to use COVID-19 money for property tax relief
With billions in federal COVID-19 relief earmarked for Illinois schools and local government, Gov. J.B. Pritzker pushed them to use the money to lower or freeze property taxes. He made no mention of the state’s role in pushing property taxes to the second-highest in the U.S.
Suit alleges driver speeding through Springfield parking lot caused crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is accused of driving through a Springfield parking lot at an excessive speed, causing a collision with another vehicle.
Retailers want out of St. Clair County court; Walmart and Target latest removals
EAST ST. LOUIS – Retailers Walmart and Target each removed a shopper’s injury suit from St. Clair County circuit court on Aug. 19.
We Rock the Spectrum says lease was terminated over missed payments during mandated COVID-19 closures with 'no end in sight'
We Rock the Spectrum filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging it owes an Edwardsville property owner for missed rent payments, arguing that its security deposit covers the payments and that it made partial payments during 180 days of mandated closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Passengers allege driver pulled into oncoming traffic
EDWARDSVILLE — Two passengers claim they suffered multiple injuries in a collision in Alton when a motorist entered an intersection in front of oncoming traffic.
Walmart denies liability in suit alleging customer tripped on exposed bolt
Walmart argues that it is not liable for injuries allegedly sustained by an O’Fallon Sam’s Club customer who claims she tripped on an exposed bolt in the parking lot after the snow removal company struck a parking block.
Customer sues over icy slip, fall at Belleville Walmart
BELLEVILLE — Walmart is facing a negligence claim from a customer who allegedly slipped on ice accumulation in the parking lot of its supercenter in Belleville.
Best Lawyers Honors 48 Lewis Brisbois Attorneys, Recognizes Four Partners as 'Lawyers of the Year'
Best Lawyers Honors 48 Lewis Brisbois Attorneys, Recognizes Four Partners as 'Lawyers of the Year'.
36 Brown & James attorneys listed in Best Lawyers 2022
36 Brown & James attorneys listed in Best Lawyers 2022.
Heyl Royster Attorneys Named "Best Lawyers®” in America: Ones to Watch
Heyl Royster Attorneys Named "Best Lawyers®” in America: Ones to Watch.
Motorist alleges injuries from rear end collision in Alton
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims she was injured when her vehicle was struck from behind while she was stopped at a traffic light in Alton.
Hunter allegedly fell from defective tree stand, shattering his leg
EDWARDSVILLE — A hunter claims he shattered his leg when the ladder on his tree stand collapsed, causing him to fall to the ground.
Murder suspect convicted in Cook’s court in ’13 will get a second trial
MOUNT VERNON – Appellate judges ordered a second trial for murder suspect Kenny Wicks on Aug. 18, finding former St. Clair County judge Michael Cook allowed the state to strike a prospective juror due to skin color at his first trial.
Bi-State bus driver accused of causing rear end collision in Fairview Heights
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims he suffered serious injuries after a Bi-State bus driver collided with his vehicle at an intersection in Fairview Heights.
MC Sheriff candidate on effective law enforcement leadership: 'Defund' movement is reprehensible
The “Defund the Police” narrative compromises the safety and welfare of our Madison County residents.
Goodbye, Gator...
Our beloved Gator need not only be remembered for how he died, but more for how he lived. He lived his short life full and complete, with no regrets. We need now to carry on, to love more, appreciate more, knowing in the wash of our tears, Nick is still with us in spirit. We need only to seek his presence in our memories, and then carry on. It will be hard, but he is worth it. Be not afraid.