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Democrats torpedo two Madison County Republican judges with stealth legislation
What attorneys live in Madison County's newly drawn Subcircuit 1?
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ARDC files complaint against former U.S. Attorney Wigginton citing three DUIs in three years
SPRINGFIELD – Former U.S. attorney Stephen Wigginton deserves discipline for driving drunk, according to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.
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Carruthers sworn in as Madison County associate judge
Madison County Circuit Judge Stephen Stobbs on Monday swore into office Andy Carruthers as associate judge.
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Dugan sanctions Cottrell over discovery misconduct
EAST ST. LOUIS – Trailer maker Cottrell Inc. owes car hauler Gary Ellenberger $2,718.76 and their lawyers both owe the court greater respect, according to U.S. District Judge David Dugan.
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Carruthers appointed associate judge, filling Harrison vacancy
Andrew K. Carruthers, 42, of Edwardsville has been appointed to fill the Clarence W. Harrison associate judge vacancy.
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Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee serves more than 3,500 residents in 2021
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee announced that it provided free legal services to more than 3,500 residents in 2021.
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New rule for Illinois judges: Evaluations could happen as often as every five years
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Judges who undergo a single evaluation of their work and conduct no matter how long they serve might undergo a series of evaluations starting Jan. 1, the Supreme Court announced on Dec. 6.
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Petitions seek unsealing of expunged records of chief judge and wife
BELLEVILLE – Brad Van Hoose of Belleville claims in circuit court that judges sealed and expunged cases to protect Chief Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson.
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Retired Judge Pearman laid to rest in Paris, Ill.; Justice Garman pays tribute
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman paid tribute to retired Fifth Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Ralph Stewart Pearman whose funeral services were held Wednesday morning in Paris.
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Sivia censured by ARDC for failing to communicate conflict of interest; 'I take full responsibility for my actions'
Edwardsville attorney Todd Sivia admits that he had a “lapse in judgment” when he failed to communicate a conflict of interest to his client, resulting in a censure by the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC).
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Haine hires top St. Louis violent crimes prosecutor
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine has hired long-time St. Louis prosecutor Mary Pat Carl as a member of his violent crimes unit.
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Discipline board recommends two month suspension for lawyer accused of disparaging Gleeson; ARDC chief asked for two years
SPRINGFIELD – Attorney Margaret Lowery of Belleville didn’t harm Chief Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson as he alleged, a hearing board of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission ruled on Nov. 10.
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MC Public Defender reports challenges filling open positions
During this month’s Judiciary Committee Meeting, Madison County Public Defender Mary Copeland reported that her office is struggling to fill open positions.
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Judge Harrison to step down in December; Applications for vacancy due Nov. 29
Associate Judge Clarence Harrison will be stepping down Dec. 10, according to an announcement by Madison County Chief Judge Bill Mudge.
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Onder Law talc claims against J&J total one fourth of caseload in New Jersey MDL
CHARLOTTE - Onder Law of St. Louis represents more than 9,000 clients with cancer claims against Johnson & Johnson, according to a spreadsheet the company filed at bankruptcy court.
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Asbestos firm will challenge $402K contempt penalty imposed by bankruptcy judge
CHARLOTTE – St. Louis asbestos firm Maune Raichle plans to appeal a $402,817.70 contempt penalty that bankruptcy judge Laura Beyer imposed for challenging one of her orders in Illinois.
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Sholar declines state pension: 'It's a matter of principle' in state with worst debt in nation
Madison County Circuit Judge Amy Sholar announced on Tuesday that she has permanently declined joining the Illinois Judge’s Retirement Pension System.
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Ruth denies motion for default judgment in fee dispute with Alton attorney
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth denied default judgment in a legal malpractice suit alleging Alton attorney Lee Barron retained additional attorney’s fees.
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Callis, Crowe, Zanotti on short list for U.S. Attorney SDIL; Callis family big contributors
WASHINGTON - Democrat Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth have sent a list of names to the White House to consider for U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois: former Madison County chief judge Ann Callis, State Sen. Rachelle Crowe (D-Maryville) and Williamson County State's Attorney Brandon Zanotti.
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Schuette appointed to Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council Steering Committee
Madison County Associate Judge Maureen Schuette was appointed co-chair to the Steering Committee of the Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council.