News from September 2022
Harriss: SAFE-T Act overhauls criminal justice system with unfunded mandates
Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 56 and Madison County Board member Erica Harriss provided some insight on the hidden costs the new SAFE-T Act could impose on Illinois residents through unfunded mandates.
Judge OKs Google Photos face scans class action settlement; Claimants get $150 each, lawyers get $35M
The $100 million settlement ends a class action lawsuit brought against Google, accusing the company of illegally scanning the faces of Illinois residents appearing in photos uploaded to Google Photos.
Southern Illinois taxpayers spend $124.5M since 2002 to keep airport open
An underused airport near Belleville, Illinois, has required local taxpayers to chip in $124.5 million since 2002 to keep it operating.
Neal Gerber Eisenberg Partner Alex Dominguez Recognized Among "40 Under Forty 2022 - Illinois Attorneys to Watch"
Neal Gerber Eisenberg Partner Alex Dominguez Recognized Among "40 Under Forty 2022 - Illinois Attorneys to Watch".
Threlkeld dismisses Edwardsville nail salon's defamation suit; Defendants sought sanctions over PPP loan inconsistencies
Madison County Circuit Judge Christohper Threlkeld granted an Edwardsville-based nail salon’s motion to voluntarily dismiss a defamation suit involving statements made on social media.
Gov. Pritzker, call a special session on SAFE-T Act: Voters deserve to know before election if any real changes will be made
Crime is perhaps the top issue for Illinois voters this year and the extraordinarily divisive SAFE-T Act is central to it.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Mia Mcpherson As at-large Judge in Dupage County
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Mia Mcpherson As at-large Judge in Dupage County.
Haine responds to Pritzker, offers help to correct problems with SAFE-T Act
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine on Wednesday sent a letter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, saying he is willing to work with the governor to correct problems with the SAFE-T Act before it takes effect Jan. 1.
Special Olympics Illinois seeks to dismiss sexual assault suit; Maag responds, says 'dirty details' should be kept private
The mother of a disabled minor argues that a sexual assault complaint against Special Olympics Illinois contains sufficient facts, and specific details should not have to be made public in order to avoid dismissal.
Former asbestos attorney seeking Madison County judgeship has fundraising advantage
Fundraising for one of three contested judicial races in Madison County has former asbestos lawyer and associate judge, Demcrat Barry Julian, with a self-funding advantage over Republican opponent, Circuit Judge Christopher Threlkeld.
Illinois Attorney General investigating alleged Madison County vote fraud
The Illinois Attorney General's Office is investigating alleged election fraud in Madison County, by appointment of Chief Circuit Judge Bill Mudge.
St. Clair County real estate Jun. 6-10
A Fairview Heights retail property sold for $41,500,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Jun. 6-10.
Madison County real estate Aug. 15-19
A Granite City commercial property sold for $1,450,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Aug. 15-19.
Madison County civil docket Oct. 3-7
Madison County judges Smith and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Oct. 3-7.
Attorney General Raoul Announces Agreement to Secure New Federal Energy Standards for Illinois Families
Attorney General Raoul Announces Agreement to Secure New Federal Energy Standards for Illinois Families.
Report: IL, Cook County courts driving 'nuclear verdicts' trend, leveling big costs on consumers, business, economy
A new report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Legal Reform said Illinois ranks sixth nationwide for jury verdicts totaling at least $10M
Former chief judge wins battery trial for client in Associate Judge Purchase's court
BELLEVILLE – Former chief judge John Baricevic beat a battery charge against client Betty Lee by claiming she defended herself when her sister Jean Edwards violated the six foot Covid rule.
Unhappy client can sue lawyers over punitive damages award, court rules
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Clients who are ordered to pay punitive damages can sue to recover the money from their lawyers, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled, rejecting arguments state law and public policy protect lawyers from being subject to punitive damages awards.
Gleeson at asbestos conference: Communication lacking in part due to 'lack of technology in St. Clair County'
Madison and St. Clair County asbestos judges addressed trends and procedural updates at the HarrisMartin Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference in St. Louis on Sept. 21.
Randolph County judges' orders on involuntary medication reversed at Fifth District
MOUNT VERNON – Randolph County judges Richard Brown and Eugene Gross improperly ordered involuntary medication of Chester Mental Health patients, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Sept. 14.