Legal Roundup
Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Retired Judge Paul Gilfillan as Resident Judge in Peoria County
Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that retired Judge Paul Gilfillan has been assigned as a Resident Circuit Judge for Peoria County in the Tenth Judicial Circuit.
Thompson Coburn Team Discusses BIPA Litigation Update in Illinois State Bar Association's Labor & Employment Law News
Susan Lorenc, Drew Moore, James Shreve and Ryan Gehbauer authored an article for the Illinois State Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law News titled, "BIPA Litigation Update: Cothron’s Impact and Employer BIPA Defense Affirmed."
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Law Enforcement, Community Partners to Host National Night Out Event in East St. Louis
To encourage stronger relationships between residents and law enforcement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Illinois, event organizers and officials are inviting the East St. Louis community to a free event with activities for attendees of all ages to celebrate National Night Out.
Weiler Named Vice President of the Appellate Lawyers Association
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner Catherine Basque Weiler was appointed Vice President of the Appellate Lawyers Association (ALA) following during ALA’s installation ceremony on June 30.
Employment Discrimination: Updates and New Frontiers on Cozen O'Connor on July 20, 2023
The parameters of what constitutes discrimination in the workplace continue to evolve as new laws and interpretations of existing laws are published.
Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Hon. Rena Van Tine To First District Appellate Court
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the assignment of Cook County Circuit Judge Rena Van Tine to the First District Appellate Court.
U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Attorney’s Office Work to Combat Summer Violence
Following a 12-week effort, federal authorities announced Wednesday the results of the latest multi-agency law enforcement operation in the Southern District of Illinois.
Illinois Supreme Court announces Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Twentieth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Sara L. Rice as an associate judge of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit.
Foley & Lardner LLP announces WILEF Awards Foley with 2023 Gold Standard Certification for Promoting Gender Diversity
The Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) awarded Foley & Lardner LLP its 2023 Gold Standard Certification for its commitment to promoting gender diversity.
Illinois Supreme Court announces Justice Lisa Holder White Announces Formation of Screening Committee to Fill 17th Circuit Vacancy
Justice Lisa Holder White of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the formation of a judicial screening committee for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit.
Illinois Supreme Court announces Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Eleventh Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Mary E. Koll as associate judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
Illinois Supreme Court announces Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Hon. Kimberly Digiovanni as a Kane County Circuit Court Judge
Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Associate Judge Kimberly DiGiovanni as an At-Large Circuit Judge in the 16th Circuit Kane County.
Heplerbroom announces DuChateau Re-Elected to IDC Board
James DuChateau was recently re-elected to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC).
Fox Rothschild hosts Legal Landscape for LGBTQ+ Rights in 2023 on June 29, 2023
The spotlight on transgender rights legislation and its effects that began in 2020 when the Supreme Court ruled that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity was prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act has intensified.
Polsinelli PC announces Polsinelli Advises Illinois’ Largest Nonprofit Retirement Community on Chapter 11 Proceedings and Potential Sale
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli recently advised client Friendship Village of Schaumburg, the largest nonprofit retirement community in Illinois, in the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and potential sale.
Heyl Royster announces Illinois Appellate Panel Rules Prejudgment Interest Statute Constitutional
On Friday, June 9, 2023, the Illinois Appellate Court for the First Judicial District, Fifth Division, filed its opinion in Cotton v. Coccaro, et al., 2021 IL App (1st) 22078, upholding the constitutionality of the Illinois Prejudgment Interest Act, 735 ILCS 5/2-1303.
Illinois Supreme Court announces Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Marina L. Cowart as an associate judge of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit.
Illinois Supreme Court announces Administrative Director Announces Results of Associate Judge Reappointments
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that 396 out of 400 Illinois associate judges who filed requests for reappointment to their office for a new four-year term have been retained.
Illinois Supreme Court announces Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Cynthia D. Lamb as an associate judge of the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit.
Illinois Supreme Court announces to Adopts New Rule Establishing Parenting Coordination Program
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today the adoption of new Rule 909 which establishes a statewide framework for courts to utilize “parenting coordinators” to resolve minor issues causing conflict in family law cases.