Legal Roundup
Illinois Supreme Court announces about Appointing Philip Fowler As Circuit Judge in 4th Subcircuit of Cook County
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the appointment of Philip J. Fowler as a Circuit Judge in the 4th Subcircuit of Cook County. Mr. Fowler was appointed to fill the 4th Subcircuit vacancy created by the Honorable Edward J. King’s decision not to seek retention.
Heplerbroom announces Springfield Adds Additional Environmental Attorney
Andrea Quade has joined HeplerBroom as an associate in the firm’s Springfield office. Quade focuses her practice on environmental law issues.
Illinois Supreme Court announces appoints Leah Setzen As Circuit Judge in Dupage County
Justice Mary K. O’Brien and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Leah D. Setzen as a Circuit Judge in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, DuPage County.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announces about Calls for End to “outdated” Blood Donation Policy That Stigmatizes Lgbtq+ Individuals
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, issued a letter to the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) in support of a proposal that would end an outdated blood donation policy that currently bars many gay and bisexual men from donating blood and plasma.
Attorney General Raoul Announces Passing of Utilities Bill
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced the Illinois House of Representatives passed his legislation to protect vulnerable residents from gas or electric utility service disconnection for nonpayment of bills when temperatures are 90 F or above, or when the National Weather Service issues an excessive heat watch, heat advisory, or excessive heat warning.
Attorney General Raoul: Federal Gun Law Does Not Shield Gun Manufacturers and Dealers From Liability
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief to uphold and preserve state-law remedies for misconduct by gun manufacturers and sellers.
Caitlin Frenzer Joins Tressler's Government Practice Group
Tressler is proud to welcome Caitlin Frenzer as an associate in our Government Practice Group. Caitlin is an associate who focuses her practice on providing general counsel services to local governmental bodies.
Supreme Court Elder Law Commission To Host Listening Sessions
The aging of the baby boom generation has made Elder Law one of the fastest growing areas for state courts.
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: We Know It’s Happening, How Can We Prove It? on March 29, 2023
Kyle A. Farnam, Nathaniel Simons, and Tal R. Nagourney of ESI Engineering will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: We Know It’s Happening, How Can We Prove It?"
Gov. Pritzker Announces Eleven Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration
Attorney General Raoul Announces Charges Over Organized Retail Theft of Tools and Electronics
Attorney General Raoul announced criminal charges against a St. Clair County man over the alleged possession, purchase and sale of purported stolen retail merchandise including tools, electronics and lawn equipment in the estimated amount of $243,000.00.
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action
Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action.
The End of Boilerplate Employment Agreements on March 23, 2023
Employers have entered into written agreements with employees since the dawn of time, often relying on forms and templates with little to no reflection on the unique aspects of the particular employment relationship or the current state of the law.
Bost Bill Increases Penalties for Pipeline Eco-terrorism
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) introduced the Pipeline Sabotage and Accident Prevention Act, which stiffens penalties for eco-terrorists who sabotage oil and gas pipelines, putting human lives and community safety at risk.
Gov. Pritzker Announces New Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center
Governor JB Pritzker along with state and local officials celebrated the launch of a new Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center, which will increase Illinois' capacity to recruit, educate, and retain behavioral health professionals.
Bost Bill to Streamline Va Waste Disposal Passes House
U.S. House of Representatives passed four key veterans bills, including one introduced by U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to install on-site medical waste treatment systems to reduce the long-term cost for taxpayers.
Pritzker Administration Announces Transformation Initiative for State-Operated Developmental Centers
Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced a critical transformation initiative that will reshape the way the State approaches care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Budzinski Announces $10 Million in Head Start Funding for Champaign & Macon Counties
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that Head Start programs in Champaign County and Macon County will receive more than $10 million in federal support.
Governor Pritzker Announces New Partnership Between Illinois Universities and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Governor Pritzker congratulated the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern University, and the University of Chicago for being selected by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) to launch the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago (CZ Biohub Chicago) - a NEW biomedical research hub that will bring together leading scientific and technology institutions to study human tissue with the goal of creating new, groundbreaking therapeutics.
Attorney General Raoul and Illinois Department of Human Rights Issue Guidance on Protections Against Discrimination Related to Pregnancy, Reproductive Health Decisions
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) released a guide on the state's protections against discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive health decisions related to pregnancy — including abortion.