Legal Roundup
Governor Pritzker Announces Second Term Agency Transitions
As Governor Pritzker concludes his first term in office and approaches his second inauguration, the administration announced the following personnel transitions at Illinois state agencies:
The first day of a new Congress is like the first day of school
The first day of a new Congress is like the first day of school – lots of excitement, new faces, and old traditions.
Attorney General Raoul Issues Statement in Response to Illinois Supreme Court Stay of Safe-t Act Effective Date
Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement in response to an Illinois Supreme Court stay of the SAFE-T Act’s Jan. 1, 2023 effective date.
IDOT in 2022 Rebuilding Illinois continues with completed projects, new ones planned for 2023 across the state
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), under the leadership of Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman, continued to make history in 2022, delivering transformational projects across the state that will improve safety, enhance quality of life, and create economic opportunity across multiple modes of transportation for generations to come.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Robert Mcintire As Resident Judge in Fifth Judicial Circuit
Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Robert E. McIntire as a Resident Circuit Judge of Vermilion County, in the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
Attorney General Raoul Issues Statement in Response to 11th-hour Attempts by State’s Attorneys to Stop Enforcement of Safe-t Act
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement in response to improperly entered temporary restraining orders sought today by some state’s attorneys who, after more than a year of inaction, are now seeking to prevent enforcement of the SAFE-T Act.
Gov. Pritzker Issues Statement on SAFE-T Act Lawsuit
Following Kankakee County Circuit Court Judge Thomas W. Cunnington's ruling that the pretrial release provisions of the SAFE-T Act are unconstitutional, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement.
Attorney General Raoul Files Briefs Protecting Lgbtq+ Rights
Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed two separate legal briefs this week rejecting an attack on federal LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination protections and opposing Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law, which limits classroom discussions and has serious implications for LGBTQ+ students.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Michael W. Reidy as an associate judge of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit.
Gov. Pritzker Signs Reimagining Electric Vehicles Act Amendment
Solidifying Illinois' position as a leader in the emerging electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry, Governor JB Pritzker today signed an amendment to the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act into law, further incentivizing EV production across the state.
Attorney General Raoul Urges U.S. Department of Transportation to Strengthen Rules for Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections
As travelers nationwide prepare for the busy holiday season, Attorney General Kwame Raoul urges the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to strengthen protections for airline consumers and provide meaningful relief to those whose flights are unexpectedly canceled or significantly delay
Illinois Courts Awarded $50,000 State Justice Institute Grant for Competency to Stand Trial Processes
The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) announced today it was awarded a $50,000 grant from the State Justice Institute (SJI).
Pretrial Implementation Task Force Updates Resource Documents After Amendments to Pretrial Fairness Act
The Illinois Supreme Court Pretrial Implementation Task Force (Task Force) has updated its resource documents, including draft flowcharts, considerations documents and sample orders, to reflect the latest Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA) amendments as of December 15, 2022.
Applications are open for the 2023-24 ISBA Rural Practice Fellowship Programs!
Applications are open for the 2023-24 ISBA Rural Practice Fellowship Programs!
Attorney General Raoul Calls on Fcc to Put in Place Anti-robotext Protections
Attorney General Kwame Raoul expressed support for the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) proposal to help cut down on unwanted text messages by requiring mobile wireless providers to block texts from invalid, unassigned, or unused numbers, and from numbers on a Do Not Originate (DNO) list.
Congratulations awardees!
Congratulations awardees!
Incredible year in Supreme Court of Illinois history on Friday
We celebrated an incredible year in Supreme Court of Illinois history on Friday with Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis, Supreme Court Justices David Overstreet and Elizabeth Rochford, Appellate Justice Jesse G. Reyes, Jerry Larkin and Tim Bertschy of the ARDC, and other legal leaders.
Bost Votes to Strengthen National Security, Rescind Military Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) voted for a House-approved defense authorization bill that terminates the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccinate mandate for military personnel.
Attorney General Raoul Issues Statement on the Passing of Senator Scott Bennett
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Senator Scott Bennett.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors Diversity Scholarship Foundation 2022 Unity Award Gala
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP was a proud sponsor of the 2022 Unity Award Gala on December 6, hosted by the Diversity Scholarship Foundation.