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26 Brown & James attorneys listed in Best Lawyers 2024
Brown & James is proud to announce 26 lawyers are listed in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, including two first listings for Ones to Watch.
Illinois teachers unions have threatened to strike 188 times since 2010
Illinois public school students are at a severe disadvantage. Educational unions here can strike, keeping kids out of school, but that’s not the case in other big cities or neighboring states.
Madison County civil docket Aug. 28-Sep. 1
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Aug. 28-Sep. 1.
Jumper grants hardship motion, releases luxury SUV seized due to driver's suspended license
EDWARDSVILLE – Five days after Alton police seized a luxurious BMW X7 from a driver with two felonies pending, Madison County Associate Judge Ryan Jumper transferred the title to a woman at the same address and released the vehicle to her after she filed a motion alleging hardship.
Madison County real estate July 10-14
A Glen Carbon property sold for $560,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for July 10-14.
St. Clair County real estate May 1-5
A Fairview Heights property sold for $5.8 million as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for May 1-5.
Over 160 Armstrong Teasdale Lawyers Named Among 2024 Best Lawyers in America®
Armstrong Teasdale announces that more than 160 firm lawyers are listed among The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch – 2024 edition.
Prenzler stresses 'common sense and informed consent' regarding new covid variant
If you are reading the news, you are seeing information regarding the new covid EG.5 variant (Eris) and that another booster will come out this fall. Earlier this month, the Madison County Health Advisory Committee met and discussed the situation.
Raoul requests new judge in Constitutional challenge to firearm liability law
EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois attorney general Kwame Raoul doesn’t want U. S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn to preside over a constitutional challenge to Gov. Pritzker’s Firearm Industry Responsibility Act.
St. Clair County jury finds homeowners' contract with Dupo Oilfield lapsed following DNR violations
A St. Clair County jury entered a verdict in favor of homeowners Virginia and Charles Larson, concluding they are entitled to an order granting rescission of a breached agreement with Dupo Oilfield Development Inc.
'Record high' number of jobs in Illinois no cause to celebrate
“Illinois Total Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Reach Record High, Unemployment Rate Stable in July,” said the Thursday headline from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. The nonfarm payroll jobs number is the most widely used measure on how many people are working.
Best Lawyers 2024 Edition Lists 66 Greensfelder Attorneys, Including Five “lawyers of the Year”
In its 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® legal industry guide, Best Lawyers, a renowned peer-review publication in the legal field, has recognized 66 attorneys from Greensfelder.
Slusser announces campaign for Madison County Board Chairman on Republican ticket
Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser announced his campaign Monday for Madison County Board Chairman, saying there is a need for leadership in economic development and collaboration with board members and community leaders.
St. Clair County woman asks court to declare neighbor's dogs 'vicious' following attack
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County woman has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the people of Illinois against her neighbors, claiming their "vicious" dogs are too dangerous to be kept as pets.
State Farm alleges woman caused apartment fire by leaving her stove unattended
BELLEVILLE – State Farm Fire and Casualty Company has filed a lawsuit to seek damages against a Cahokia woman who allegedly left her gas stove on and unattended, which caused a fire to break out at her apartment.
The Supreme Court’s Prohibition on the Consideration of Race in Student Admissions and the Impact on Employer DE&I Programs on August 24, 2023
EEOC Commissioner Andrea R. Lucas will join Debra Steiner Friedman, Alan Pittler, and Michael Schmidt for this webinar on the U.S. Supreme Court breaking their long-standing precedent to rule that educational institutions can no longer consider race when making admissions decisions.
Class action alleges Face App violates BIPA
EAST ST. LOUIS – Edwardsville lawyer Jeff Cooper of Flint Cooper joined Belleville lawyers James Radcliffe, Christopher Cueto and Lloyd M. Cueto in filing a biometric privacy suit against Face App at U. S. district court on Aug. 8.
New IL law opens employers, others to risk of massive punitive damages in wrongful death cases; Law could face challenges
HB219, signed by Pritzker, is another controversial state law that appears to have been enacted while ignoring by Democratic state lawmakers who ignored constitutional rules governing how laws must be approved
East Alton homeowner alleges insurer fails to cover damages from fallen tree
EDWARDSVILLE – The owner of an East Alton property is suing American Family Mutual Insurance Company for allegedly refusing to honor an insurance claim after a tree fell on the plaintiff's house.
Suit alleges teen became drunk at Edwardsville restaurant, caused rollover crash
EDWARDSVILLE – A negligence lawsuit has been filed against the Viva La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in Edwardsville for allegedly serving alcohol to a minor to the point of intoxication, leading to a rollover crash.