Legal Roundup
Access to Justice Commission Accepting Applications 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.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Observes National Police Week
In observance of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois recognize the service and sacrifice of local, state and federal law enforcement partners and pay tribute to the officers who have fallen in the line of duty.
Attorney General Raoul Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Expand Worker Protections Against Retaliation
Attorney General Kwame Raoul applauded the House’s passage of legislation that would protect workers from retaliatory conduct by employers, strengthen current protections under state law and codify the authority of Raoul’s Workplace Rights Bureau to investigate and hold employers who retaliate or threaten to retaliate accountable.
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 Michael P. Zasadil as an associate judge of the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Fifth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Fifth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Nicolas J. Boileau as an associate judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Christopher Pratt As at-large Judge in Eighth Judicial Circuit
Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Christopher W. Pratt as an At-Large Circuit Judge in the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Adams County.
Attorney General Raoul Defends Massachusetts’ Gun Laws
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit on behalf of Massachusetts, defending its commonsense gun safety laws from a Second Amendment challenge.
Attorney General Raoul Sues Alternative Retail Electric Supplier Vendor for Deceptive and Unfair Marketing Practices
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced his office filed a lawsuit against Southeast Energy Consultants LLC (SEC), alleging the third-party vendor working on behalf of several alternative retail electric suppliers (ARES) deceived customers into switching from their public utility companies to more expensive contracts with alternative energy suppliers.
Illinois Supreme Court to Swear-in 300 New Attorneys At Bar Admission Ceremonies Across the State
The bar admission ceremonies for the new attorneys who passed the February 2024 Bar Exam will be held on Wednesday, May 8, in all five judicial districts of Illinois.
Justice Lisa Holder White to Administer Oath To New Attorneys in Springfield
Justice Lisa Holder White of the Illinois Supreme Court will administer the attorney’s oath to nine new lawyers on Wednesday, May 8, in the Fourth Judicial District.
Justice Lisa Holder White Announces Formation of Judicial Screening Committee To Fill Eighth Circuit Vacancy
Justice Lisa Holder White of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the formation of a judicial screening committee for the Eighth Judicial Circuit.
Attorney General Raoul’s Legislation Regarding Child Pornography and Use of Artificial Intelligence to Go to the Senate
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced his legislation to clarify that Illinois’ child pornography laws apply to images and videos created by artificial intelligence (AI) technology was passed by the House of Representatives.
Jones Day only firm named in top five for all 23 years of independent client service report
The 2024 BTI Consulting Client Service A-Team Report again named Jones Day among the leading law firms in client service.
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Against Real Estate Brokerage Company for Deceptive Business Practices
Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against MV Realty PBC, LLC and MV Realty of Illinois, LLC, as well as corporate managers Amanda Zachman, Antony Mitchell and David Manchester, for allegedly tricking financially strapped consumers into confusing and convoluted 40-year real estate brokerage contracts.
13 Tressler Attorneys Recognized as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
We are proud to announce the selection of 10 Tressler attorneys as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and three Tressler attorneys as 2024 Illinois Rising Stars.
Attorney General Raoul, Advocates Advance Legislation to Expand Eligibility and Accessibility to Crime Victims Compensation Program
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, in partnership with the Alliance for Safety and Justice and Ascend Justice, today announced legislation that would increase accessibility to the Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Program.
Corporate Counsel Rate McGuireWoods Among Client Service Elite for 18th Time
McGuireWoods once again ranked among the nation’s top law firms for client service in BTI Consulting’s 2024 “Client Service A-Team” report.
BTI Consulting Ranks Sheppard Mullin a Leader in 2024 BTI Client Service A-Team Report
For the second consecutive year, Sheppard Mullin has been named by clients and top legal decision makers as one of the top 30 law firms for client service performance in BTI’s 2024 Client Service A-Team report.
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Against Sauget Facility Owner for Dangerous Chemical Storage Conditions
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced his office filed a lawsuit against JET Enterprises & Holding Company LLC (JET) alleging the company’s improper storage of numerous hazardous chemicals, illegal open dumping of dangerous metal and chemical waste, and contamination of standing water pose a danger to the environment and to the health and welfare of local residents.
Sheppard Mullin’s Entertainment Practice Earns Tier 1 Ranking
The firm's Entertainment, Technology and Advertising practice has been ranked Tier 1 in Media Law International’s MLI 2024, a guide to leading media law firms across 56 jurisdictions