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Gilbert on crash suit lawyers: 'Avoid crossing the thin line separating zealous advocacy from obstructionism'
BENTON - Senior U. S. District Judge Phil Gilbert tried to reduce friction between the Rich, Rich and Cooksey firm of Belleville and the Chartwell firm of St. Louis County in a crash suit and the lawyers quarreled again.
LIVE WEB - Civil Remedies and Other Avenues to Address Elder Financial Exploitation on September 25, 2024
Elder financial exploitation is one of the fastest-growing types of elder abuse and is often the result of greedy family members, caregivers, neighbors, and business partners.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Suburban Chicago Woman With Fraud, Theft of Government Property
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced charges against a suburban Cook County woman for allegedly stealing more than $18,000 in rent payments while employed by a property management company contracted by the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and fraudulently obtaining Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans by falsely claiming that she owned a business.
McGlynn closes weapon ban trial recalling East St. Louis riots of 1917; 'What if they had the kind of weapons we are talking about here?'
EAST ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge McGlynn closed his bench trial on the constitutionality of the Illinois weapon ban with a story about a mob that killed dozens and burned homes in this city in 1917.
Exotic dancers in wage class action are difficult to find, defense lawyer argues
EAST ST. LOUIS - Lawyers anxious to notify exotic dancers about a class action wage claim against Miss Kitty’s club in Washington Park can’t find them and the club claims it can’t help.
Rosenstengel denies Meta's motion to dismiss Messenger biometric case
EAST ST. LOUIS - Meta Platforms must defend a claim that facial recognition on Facebook Messenger and Messenger Kids violates privacy of biometric data, Chief U. S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel ruled on Sept. 17.
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Over Improper Removal and Storage of Asbestos-containing Materials at Joliet Theatre
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a lawsuit against the Will County Metropolitan Exposition & Auditorium Authority; R. Berti & Son Contractor Inc. (Berti), doing business as R. Berti Building Solutions; and Universal Asbestos Removal Inc. (Universal) over the alleged improper removal and storage of materials containing asbestos during a renovation project at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet, Illinois.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Twelfth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Raymond P. McSteen as an associate judge of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.
BTI Consulting Names Fox Rothschild Among Most Feared Law Firms in Litigation
BTI Consulting has named our national Litigation Department an "Intimidating Opponent” on its 2025 “Most Feared Law Firms in Litigation” list.
No sparks on second day of Illinois weapon ban trial in McGlynn's court
EAST ST. LOUIS - Two days of constitutional bench trial on the Illinois weapon ban produced no sparks and the second day ended with a thud.
Katie E. Ngo Joins Tressler's Local Government Practice Group
Tressler is delighted to welcome Katie E. Ngo as senior counsel in our Local Government Practice Group.
2024 Tri-State Regional Employer Conference on September 19, 2024
Littler partnered with you to weather the pandemic, navigate return to work and address a fundamentally changed workplace.
Attorney General Raoul Calls for Doj Investigation Into Texas Raids Targeting Latino Candidates and Campaign Volunteers
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, today urged the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to open a civil rights investigation into recent raids by the Texas attorney general’s office that targeted Latino voting rights organizers, candidates for office and volunteers.
Combat veteran testifies against Illinois firearm ban as trial opens in Southern District of Illinois
EAST ST. LOUIS - Military expert Jeffrey Eby of Missouri testified at trial on the Illinois weapon law that among dozens of firearms legislators banned, two or three could be useful in combat.
Paraquat plaintiffs owe court explanation over failure to produce evidence
EAST ST. LOUIS - Syngenta and Chevron, defending about 6,000 claims that weed killer paraquat caused Parkinson’s disease, allege that 590 plaintiffs disobeyed an order to produce evidence that would support their claims.
BTI Consulting Ranks Sheppard Mullin Among Top Litigation Firms in Litigation Outlook 2025 Report
BTI Consulting Group ranked Sheppard Mullin in nine litigation categories in its BTI Litigation Outlook 2025 report, including being named among the list of “Most Feared Law Firms in Litigation.”
IL Baptists plan to appeal ruling that IL abortion coverage mandate doesn't violate religious rights
A Springfield judge agreed with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul that the state's abortion health insurance coverage mandate doesn't violate religious objectors' rights because they can still buy health insurance from other states
Arbitration agreements may defeat OT wage class action vs retail merchandising biz
A Springfield judge sided with Taylorville-based Driveline Retail Merchandising in dispute with merchandisers from throughout U.S. who accused company of shorting wages and OT under federal and state law
Attorney General Raoul Charges Kendall County Man With Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged an Oswego, Illinois man with the possession of child sexual abuse material.
IDOT worker sues trucker over construction zone accident
An Illinois Department of Transportation worker has filed a lawsuit against a truck driver over an accident in a construction zone near Macoutah.