News from October 2022
St. Clair County real estate Jun. 27-Jul. 1
A Fairview Heights commercial property sold for $3,665,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Jun. 27-Jul. 1.
Madison County real estate Sep. 6-9
A Troy residence sold for $629,422 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Sep. 6-9.
Madison County civil docket Oct. 24-28
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Oct. 24-28.
ARDC review board recommends reduced suspension for Belleville attorney; Lowery will appeal 'over regulation' of lawyer speech
The review board of the state's lawyer discipline commission has recommended a 30-day suspension for Belleville attorney Margaret Lowery stemming from a role she played in the anti-retention campaign against St. Clair County Chief Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson in 2018.
Troutman Pepper Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2023
Troutman Pepper Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2023,
Some prosecutors assessing which pre-trial detainees to release, contradicting claim that SAFE-T Act not retroactive
Supporters of Illinois’ SAFE-T Act often ridicule the act’s critics who claim the law is retroactive and will result, on January 1 in release from jail of many detainees arrested prior to that date.
Patient alleges stroke symptoms were not properly diagnosed
EDWARDSVILLE – A patient is suing Anderson Hospital, claiming a doctor failed to properly diagnose and treat his stroke symptoms.
IL GOP chair urges AG's office to expedite vote fraud investigation ahead of Nov. 8 election
Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy urged the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to complete an investigation of suspected fraudulent Democrat mail-in votes prior to the Nov. 8 election.
St. Jacob couple claims homeowner fraudulently sold house with leaky roof
EDWARDSVILLE – St. Jacob homeowners claim the previous owner failed to disclose that he had installed a defective roof on the home before selling it.
Five Partners Join Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
Five Partners Join Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP.
Granite City tenant sues landlords after falling down basement stairs
EDWARDSVILLE – A Granite City resident is suing his landlords, alleging their property's basement steps were improperly maintained and caused him to fall.
Judge blocks IL Dems' law to block out-of-state donations to judge campaigns
Democrats said the law was needed to maintain judicial integrity. A federal judge said he feared the law was actually motivated by a desire for the Democrats who dominate Springfield to "maintain the status quo" of Democratic control of the courts, not to fight corruption
Nearly homeless at age 24, former prosecutor, public defender and Roxana native Berkley seeks judgeship
If there's one regret attorney Tim Berkley has in a career that's included defending clients accused of the most heinous crimes, prosecuting juveniles as young as 10 and drafting appellate court rulings on a team of accomplished writers, it's that the man who threw him a lifeline during desperate times didn't live long enough to see him graduate law school.
Attorney General Raoul Applauds U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Rule Expanding Access to Abortion Care
Attorney General Raoul Applauds U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Rule Expanding Access to Abortion Care.
Korte blasts Stuart after new bribery charge announced against Madigan
A new bribery charge against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan announced on Friday moved Republican House candidate Jennifer Korte of Edwardsville to blast her opponent, District 112 incumbent Rept. Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville).
Catalog of deceit: A list of JB Pritzker's falsehoods and whoppers
Truth is easy to hide in politics today. The number of crises and governmental failures in America and Illinois are simply overwhelming — far beyond what most voters can be expected to see. In Illinois, that blindness is worsened by a shrinking media unwilling to question.
Patient allegedly suffered perforated bowel during hysterectomy
A patient claims she suffered injuries, including sepsis, after her bowel was perforated during a hysterectomy.
Feds charge Madigan in new bribery conspiracy with AT&T, widening criminal case vs ex-Speaker, Democratic chairman
Under a newly unsealed indictment, former Illinois House Speaker and state Democratic Chairman Michael Madigan allegedly solicited bribes to benefit a former state lawmaker loyalist in exchange for helping AT&T rid itself of obligations to provide landline service in Illinois
Five Brown & James attorneys named 2023 Benchmark Litigation Stars
Five Brown & James attorneys named 2023 Benchmark Litigation Stars.
Patient alleges heparin caused low platelet count, resulted in bilateral amputations
A patient claims he suffered bilateral amputations after his platelet count was not monitored while on heparin.