News from August 2024
Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court Plans During Week of Democratic National Convention
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today its office plans for the week of August 19-22 when the Democratic National Convention is being held in Chicago.
Texas judge quashes Paraquat plaintiffs' subpoenas as Rosenstengel continues docket cleanup
HOUSTON - U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison quashed subpoenas that Paraquat plaintiffs served on Texas state agencies in search of evidence for a theory their lawyers failed for three years to support.
Attorney General Raoul Announces $86 Million National Settlement in Principle With Indivior for Role in Opioid Crisis
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced an $86 million multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in driving the spread of deadly opioid addictions across Illinois and the country.
Kolker leading fundraising as circuit judges seek retention in November
BELLEVILLE - St. Clair County Circuit Judge Christopher Kolker raised $114,630 for his retention campaign in the first half of this year, mostly from lawyers.
Justice Joy V. Cunningham Announces Formation Of Judicial Selection Committee
Justice Joy V. Cunningham of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the formation of a standing Judicial Selection Committee (Committee).