Legal Roundup
***Updated Consumer Alert***attorney General Raoul Reminds Illinois Residents to Be Vigilant When Seeking Glp-1 Drugs for Weight Loss
As 2025 begins and millions of Americans start working to keep their New Year’s resolutions, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reminding Illinois residents who are seeking GLP-1 medications – including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound – to be aware that many sellers advertising these name brand medications are instead offering unapproved versions of these products that may put people’s health at risk.
LIVE WEB - Overview of the International Court of Justice's Proceedings in South Africa v. Israel on January 9, 2025
Don’t miss this comprehensive overview of the roles, jurisdiction, and authority of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as well as the laws it interprets and applies.
Attorney General Raoul Leads Coalition Defending Firearms Restrictions in Sensitive Places
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb in leading a coalition of 18 attorneys general that filed an amicus brief in support of the state of Maryland in Kipke v. Moore and Novotny v. Moore, two consolidated challenges to Maryland’s restrictions on carrying firearms in various sensitive places.
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Attorney General Raoul Urges U.s. Supreme Court to Protect Minority Voters’ Rights
Attorney General Kwame Raoul , alongside a coalition of 20 attorneys general, urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reaffirm that states, in exercising their responsibility to draw voting districts, should be given the first opportunity to redraw legislative maps in response to court orders identifying likely violations of the Voting Rights Act (VRA).
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Tenth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Tenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Caryn J. Kamp as associate judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit.
Attorney General Raoul Leads Coalition Supporting Fair Wages for Federal Contract Workers
Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting the federal government’s actions to increase the minimum wage for employees of certain federal contractors.
Attorney General Raoul and Ftc Announce Proposed $20 Million Settlement With Leader Automotive Group
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced a $20 million proposed settlement agreement with Leader Automotive Group (Leader) and its parent company, AutoCanada, to resolve allegations Leader defrauded consumers trying to buy vehicles.
Illinois Supreme Court Announces Policy on Artificial Intelligence
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the release of its policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the courts, following the approval of a report submitted by the Illinois Judicial Conference (IJC) Task Force on Artificial Intelligence.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Magen J. Mertes as an associate judge of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit.
Attorney General Raoul Reaches $3.5 Million Settlement With Alternative Retail Electric Supplier Over Alleged Deceptive and Unfair Business Practices
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a $3.5 million settlement with Palmco Power IL, operating under the name Indra Energy (Indra).
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 Lindsay J. Starwalt as an associate judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Joliet Mayor Terry D’arcy Issue Statement Regarding Findings of Pattern-and-practice Investigation of Joliet Police Department
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy toay issued a joint statement affirming their shared commitment to ensuring constitutional policing in Joliet after Raoul’s office released the findings of its investigation into policing practices in Joliet.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Man for Allegedly Stealing More Than $500,000 From Illinois Unclaimed Property Program
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Chicago man for allegedly stealing over half a million dollars in unclaimed property from Illinois’ Unclaimed Property Program by filing fraudulent claims with Illinois State Treasure Michael Frerichs’ Unclaimed Property Division on behalf of two companies.
Justice David K. Overstreet Announces Vacancy in Second Subcircuit of Madison County
Justice David K. Overstreet of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for a resident circuit judge vacancy in Madison County in the Third Judicial Circuit, Subcircuit Two.
Justice Mary K. O’brien Announces Circuit Judge Vacancy in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit
Justice Mary K. O’Brien of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for a Resident Circuit Judge vacancy in Will County – in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit – Third Subcircuit.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Christina Kye As Circuit Judge in Eighteenth Circuit
Justice Mary K. O’Brien and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Christina Soohee Kye has been appointed as a Circuit Judge in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Fourth Subcircuit.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Effingham County Man With Possession and Dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged an Effingham, Illinois man with possessing and disseminating child sexual abuse material.
Attorney General Raoul Issues Statement on Appellate Court Opinion to Stay Injunction on Protect Illinois Communities Act While Appeal is Pending
Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit stayed an injunction a district court entered regarding the Protect Illinois Communities Act.
Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet Announces Two Resident Circuit Judge Vacancies in Second Circuit
Justice David K. Overstreet of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for two resident circuit judge vacancies in the 2nd Judicial Circuit in Wayne and Edwards counties.