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Judicial misconduct complaint alleges oral argument policies in district court discriminate based on race and sex

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The America First Legal Foundation filed a complaint against three district judges in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, claiming “ongoing unlawful judicial race and sex discrimination” for policies established four years ago that allegedly “incentivize” law firms to task newer, female or minority attorneys with presenting oral arguments.

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Daly up for second term as magistrate judge; Lawyers, citizens may provide comments until Feb. 7

By Steve Korris |
BENTON - U.S. Magistrate Judge Reona Daly is up for a second term of eight years after her current term ends in September.

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Rudolf, Overstreet present to IL Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools on issues of law and technology

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf joined Illinois Supreme Court Justice David Overstreet in presenting to the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools on behalf of the Illinois Judges Association.

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Madison County Judge Sholar appointed to newly created Fifth District Appellate Court seat

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Illinois Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet announced Thursday that Madison County Circuit Judge Amy Sholar was appointed to the Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court.

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Rudolf receives Presidential Service Award for his work with schools

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf was awarded the Presidential Service Award by the Illinois Judges Association at the annual convention on Dec. 8.

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Third District reverses dismissal of David Cates' fourth DUI charge

By Steve Korris |
OTTAWA - St. Clair County Associate Judge Tameeka Purchase committed error when she dismissed a misdemeanor charge that Belleville lawyer David Cates drove under the influence, Third District appellate judges ruled on Dec. 5.

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TorHoerman hosts 10th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
TorHoerman Law is upholding a decade-long tradition of giving with its 10th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Nov. 18.

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Suspended Belleville attorney sued for alleged legal malpractice, fraud

By Andy Nghiem |
BELLEVILLE – Suspended attorney Jason Caraway, of Belleville, is being sued by a former client for allegedly settling her workplace injury suit for less than the worker's compensation award, failing to inform her, and then allegedly absconded with the funds.

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IL Supreme Court confirms Belleville attorney's suspension for keeping clients' money

By Steve Korris |
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Supreme Court Justices suspended Belleville injury lawyer Jason Caraway for a year and until further notice on Sept. 21.

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Maurche' Belk selected as St. Clair County associate judge

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Fairview Heights attorney Maurche’ H. Belk has been selected to serve as an Associate Judge in St. Clair County Circuit Court.

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Belleville attorney Jason Caraway suspended for allegedly keeping $770K of clients' money

By Steve Korris |
BELLEVILLE – Injury lawyer Jason Caraway kept about $770,000 that belonged to clients, according to Illinois attorney registration and disciplinary commissioners.

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Sara Rice appointed St. Clair County associate judge

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson announced Thursday that Belleville attorney Sara L. Rice has been appointed as an associate judge, filling the vacancy left by Judge Patricia Kievlan’s retirement.

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St. Clair County associate judges reappointed to new four-year term

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Associate judges in the Twentieth Judicial Circuits were reappointed to a new four-year term, which begins July 1 and runs through June 30, 2027.

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Associate judges in Third Judicial Circuit reappointed to new four-year term

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Chief Judge Stephen Stobbs confirmed that all associate judges in the Third Judicial Circuit have been reappointed for another four-year term by approval of the sitting circuit judges.

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For Whom the Bell Tolls: Madison County Bar Association holds memorial service for deceased members

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The Madison County Bar Association hosted a ceremony remembering and honoring five members who died in the past year.

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ISBA advisory poll: Madison, St. Clair County associate judges recommended for reappointment

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
All associate judges in the Third and Twentieth Judicial Circuits were recommended for reappointment in an Illinois State Bar Association Advisory Poll, but some were more favored than others.

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IL AG's office sanctioned again after payment for discovery violations carried notes indicating case settlement

By Steve Korris |
EAST ST. LOUIS – Assistant Illinois attorney general Martin Plute took over a case after his colleague Thomas Ewick was sanctioned for discovery violations, and Plute managed to make matters worse.

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Rudolf discusses cyberbullying with students at Fulton Junior High School

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf visited Fulton Junior High School students in O’Fallon to hold court against cyberbullying on May 4.