News from December 2022
Republicans Berkley, Threlkeld and Sholar sworn in as elected Madison County circuit judges
Republican Circuit Judges Chris Threlkeld, Amy Sholar and Tim Berkley were sworn into office on Dec. 2 at the Madison County courthouse after defeating a gerrymandered law and winning all three circuit court races in Subcircuit 1.
Alton hotel guest sues over dog attack
EDWARDSVILLE – A hotel guest is suing after she was allegedly attacked by a dog at a Super 8 Hotel in Alton.
Supreme Court will not hear Madison County's judicial gerrymandering appeal
The Illinois Supreme Court will not hear the appeal of Madison County State's Attorney Tom Haine who earlier this year sought to overturn a controversial judicial gerrymandering law.
Give supporters of Illinois' Truth in Politics Act and their like what they deserve: contempt and ridicule
Anything political said or written maliciously that exposes somebody to “contempt, ridicule or obloquy” would be criminalized, along with lots of other speech, under a new bill pending in the Illinois General Assembly.
Two Newly Sworn-In Illinois Attorneys Join HeplerBroom as Associates
Peyton Hagerman and Megan Janowiak, spring law school graduates who joined HeplerBroom earlier this fall as law clerks, took part in the most recent Illinois bar admission ceremony and are now associate attorneys with the firm. Hagerman focuses his practice on the defense of asbestos, class action, personal injury, and toxic tort litigation, while Janowiak concentrates on the defense of medical and dental malpractice, personal injury, and professional liability matters.
Elik hosting holiday food drive at Alton office
State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) is hosting a holiday food drive at her district office in Alton from Dec. 5-21.
Refinery explosion injury trial set for April in Magistrate Beatty's court
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Beatty pitched out a pile of pleadings at a hearing on a refinery explosion and set strict rules to prepare for trial in April.
Changes to Illinois' SAFE-T Act a vindication for opponents of the law; But the Act remains dangerous to Illinoisans
The Illinois Senate and House have approved 308 pages of amendments to the SAFE-T Act. They’ve unmade several messes of their own making, but the bill is still fundamentally flawed and threatens the public interest.
Fiberglass mattress lawyers facing challenge in Dugan's court, pursue duplicate national litigation in California
EAST ST. LOUIS – Alabama lawyers making little progress in Illinois on a national class action claim that mattresses released fiberglass started an action in California for the other 49 states.
Should I Stay or Should I Go: Removal in Insurance Cases on December 7, 2022
Stephen P. Pate and Karl A. Schulz will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled, "Should I Stay or Should I Go: Removal in Insurance Cases."
Candidate filing period for April 4 election approaching
The filing period to submit nominating petitions for the April 4, 2023, consolidated election is approaching.
Woman sues over alleged assault at Pops Nightclub in Sauget
BELLEVILLE – A patron is suing Pops Nightclub Concert Venue in Sauget after she was allegedly assaulted with a handgun as she was leaving the building.
LIVE WEB - Special Education in a Nutshell: The Basics, The Issues, and a Legislative Update - 2018 through Present on December 2, 2022
Whether you’re new to the area of special education or just need a refresher, this comprehensive overview explores the basics, the issues, and the legislative decisions that will impact your next client.
Granite City school district settles former student's suit alleging classmate assaulted him during gym class
The Granite City school district has reached a confidential settlement with a former high school student who sued after a fellow classmate allegedly attacked him in the school gymnasium.
Homeowner claims Holiday Shores HOA knowingly caused flooding on her property
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman claims her homeowner's association launched a construction project that has caused flooding on her property.
In apartment fire case, Supreme Court reverses 'duty to defend' action against landlord
SPRINGFIELD – All seven Supreme Court Justices reversed a ruling that insurers of landlords must defend tenants against liability claims of third parties.
LIVE WEB - Domestic Violence Assessment for Family Law Mediators on December 1, 2022
It is imperative that mediators working in family law are able to determine if both parties are able to speak up for themselves without fear or intimidation, are able to negotiate in their own best interest (and the interest of their children) and can carry out and understand the consequences of any agreements they reach.