Legal Roundup
Foley & Lardner LLP announces Whistleblowers, Internal Investigations, and Compliance Design in the United States, Germany, and Austria on May 23, 2023
Partner David Simon will join a panel titled “The Significance of Whistleblower Protections and Incentives for Internal Investigations in the U.S. and Germany” during a daylong conference held at the University of Illinois.
Illinois Supreme Court announces Access to Justice Commission to Accept Proposals for Grant Initiative
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission), and the Access to Justice Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) have launched the application process for a grant initiative and are extending invitations to join their network of court personnel who assist self-represented litigants (SRLs) and advance access to justice.
Illinois Supreme Court announces Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Hon. Margaret Mullen To Second District Appellate Court
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the assignment of Judge Margaret J. Mullen, Ret. to the 2nd District Appellate Court. Judge Mullen is being assigned to fill the vacancy created by the death of Justice Donald C. Hudson on April 11, 2023.
Heplerbroom hosts Murphy and Brown to Discuss Environmental Issues at State Bar Conference on May 12, 2023
Michael Murphy and Melissa Brown will be among the featured speakers at the Illinois State Bar Association’s 21st Annual Environmental Law Conference, which is being held May 11 and May 12 at ISBA’s Regional Office in Chicago.
Illinois Supreme Court announces to Swear-in New Attorneys At Virtual Bar Admission Ceremony
The bar admission ceremony for the 309 new attorneys who passed the February 2023 Bar Exam and three other admittees will be held online on Monday, May 8, at 1:30 p.m.
Illinois Supreme Court announces the Amends Orders Entered in Response to the Covid-19 Emergency
With the official end of the COVID-19 public health emergency approaching on May 11, Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court recently announced amendments to orders entered in response to the COVID-19 emergency under M.R. 30370.
Illinois Supreme Court announces the Reinforces Service of Summons Allowable via Social Media, Text and Email
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today amendments to Supreme Court Rule 102 which provide for the electronic service of summons and complaints in civil proceedings in recognition of society’s increased use of electronic methods to communicate.
Dykema Gossett PLLC announces Cinthia Motley Named a Finalist for Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year
Dykema is proud to announce that Cinthia Granados Motley, Director of Dykema’s Global Data Privacy and Information Security Practice Group, was selected as a finalist for Person of the Year – Attorney for the Cyber Risk Awards 2023.
Illinois Supreme Court announces Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Katherine Watson as Resident Circuit Judge in Douglas County
Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Katherine D. Watson as Douglas County Resident Circuit Court Judge in the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
Cozen O'Connor hosts 2022 Bad Faith Year in Review on April 26, 2023
Gregory S. Hudson and Chad A. Pasternack will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "2022 Bad Faith Year in Review."
Cozen O'Connor hosts Success in Subrogation: Strategies to Maximize Recovery on April 25, 2023
Our Canadian-based subrogation attorneys will discuss invaluable lessons learned “in the trenches” of litigating subrogation claims.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announces Attorney General Raoul Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Veterans’ Rights
Attorney General Kwame Raoul , as part of a bipartisan coalition of 33 attorneys general, asked the Supreme Court of the United States to hear an important case in order to protect veterans’ rights to their hard-earned benefits.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announces Attorney General Raoul Announces Settlement With Telehealth Company, Visibly
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a bipartisan national settlement with Visibly Inc. (Visibly) that resolves an investigation into deceptive business practices at the online telehealth company.
Heplerbroom announces Messina Discusses Environmental Justice with Road & Transportation Builders
Alec Messina will be one of the featured speakers at the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association’s annual Sustainability Council meeting, which is being held April 20 in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announces Reacts to Federal Judge’s Decision That Preserves Access to Abortion Drug While Lawsuit Filed by Raoul and 17 States Proceeds
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement after a federal judge in Washington issued an injunction preventing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from reducing the availability of medication abortion in Illinois and states participating in a lawsuit filed by Raoul and 17 state attorneys general.
Illinois Supreme Court announces Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Eighth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Eighth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Zachary P. Boren as an associate judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announces Calls for Increased Access to Birth Control Coverage
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 states, urged the Biden administration to scrap dangerous federal rules that allow employers to interfere in the reproductive health decisions of their employees.
Governor JB Pritzker announces Awards $22.5 Million to Boost Tourism, Support Illinois Festivals and Attractions
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined legislators and leaders in the tourism industry to award $22.5 million in grant funding for 89 projects across Illinois through the Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant program
Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announces he opens New Constituent Office in Murphysboro
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced the relocation of his southern regional constituent services office to Murphysboro.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announces Urges Federal Government to Ensure Robust Access to Asylum
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 12 attorneys general, issued a letter on Tuesday raising concerns with a proposed rule that would put more restrictive standards in place for those seeking asylum.