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McGlynn to hear arguments on gun ban 'vagueness' claim
EAST ST. LOUIS – While U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn awaits a Seventh Circuit decision on his injunction against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s weapon ban law, he tackles a claim that owners won’t know how to comply due to vagueness.
Mayer Brown recognized in Managing IP's 2023 "IP Stars"
Mayer Brown practices and lawyers were recognized in the 2023 edition of Managing IP’s “IP Stars,” a leading guide to the world’s top intellectual property firms and practitioners.
Belleville attorney Jason Caraway suspended for allegedly keeping $770K of clients' money
BELLEVILLE – Injury lawyer Jason Caraway kept about $770,000 that belonged to clients, according to Illinois attorney registration and disciplinary commissioners.
Rep. Elik to run for re-election for Illinois House District 111
Republican State Rep. Amy Elik announced Tuesday that she is running for re-election for the 111th State Legislative District.
Midwest states expand school choice while Illinois fights to save scholarships for low-income students
Five Midwest states have enacted or expanded school choice programs since the Invest in Kids Act was enacted in 2017. Now Illinois’ scholarships are set to expire while other programs thrive.
Jeyser Claudio Joins Tressler's Government Practice Group
Tressler is excited to welcome Jeyser "Jey" Claudio to our Government Practice Group. Jey is an associate in our Bolingbrook office.
Mapes corruption conviction again shows need for 4 Illinois ethics reforms
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s former chief of staff and confidant was found guilty of perjury. His conviction is a reminder Springfield has a long way to go on ethics reform.
Trucking company denies liability in fatal crash with Greyhound bus at Silver Lake rest area
BENTON – Lack of parking space for trucks in Illinois contributed to a wreck that killed three people at Silver Lake rest area on Interstate 70, Robert Branum Trucking of Texas argues in U.S. district court.
Wrongful death suit alleges nursing home patient died after falling, hitting head
EDWARDSVILLE – The family of a patient who died after falling at Integrity Healthcare of Godfrey claims she was injured due to negligent care.
GOP lawmakers call for ethics reform special session following another guilty verdict
(The Center Square) – With another black eye on Illinois politics with the conviction of Michael Madigan’s former chief of staff, Republicans are calling for changes.
How the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action in Education Decision Will Affect Employers' DEI Efforts on August 29, 2023
The Supreme Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College found that affirmative action violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th amendment as well as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as applied to college admissions.
Hulme, Dorman file new suit against Madison County and several officials
EDWARDSVILLE – Doug Hulme and Rob Dorman, who worked for Madison County County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler until the county board fired them in 2020, have filed a new lawsuit against the county and several individuals for damages in Madison County Circuit Court.
Woman sues Edwardsville restaurant after allegedly falling on an uncovered manhole
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman is suing the operators of a Qdoba Mexican Eats restaurant in Edwardsville after she allegedly fell on the premises.
Patient alleges delayed diagnosis of infection following bladder surgery
BELLEVILLE – A woman has filed a lawsuit against her caregivers claiming that a bladder surgery left her in pain for almost a week.
Suit alleges guest caused fire at Cahokia apartment with cigarillo
BELLEVILLE – State Farm is suing a Cahokia renter after her guest caused a fire on her apartment's wooden deck with a cigarillo.
Pedestrian allegedly struck by O'Fallon police vehicle
BELLEVILLE – A pedestrian is suing the City of O'Fallon Police Department claiming an officer hit her with his car in the Target parking lot.
Summary judgment granted in pool injury suit against Edwardsville attorney's estate
EDWARDSVILLE – Madison County Associate Judge Ronald Foster granted summary judgment to the estate of late lawyer Randy Gori against an injury claim filed by plaintiff Sara Staack on Aug. 17.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Hon. Roger Rickmon As at-large Judge in Twelfth Judicial Circuit
Justice Mary K. O’Brien and the Supreme Court of Illinois have announced the appointment of the Hon. Roger Rickmon as an At-Large Circuit Judge in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.
Mother sues Anderson Hospital after child died during childbirth
BELLEVILLE – A mother is suing Anderson Hospital. alleging her child died during childbirth due to medical negligence.
Dugan dismisses shaving cream ingredient suit, cites attorney's 'wrecking ball' reputation
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Dugan dismissed a suit alleging misrepresented "pure" ingredients in shaving cream against Procter & Gamble on Aug. 17, and he issued a warning to lawyer Spencer Sheehan by citing a judge who called Sheehan a "wrecking ball."