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Oral arguments for two cases before the Illinois Supreme Court.

State Court

Madison County foreclosures Sept. 6-11

By Princess Jade Barrenechea | Sep 17, 2019

There were nine foreclosures in Madison County from Sept. 6-11

Letter to the Editor

Sad tale of St. Clair County's MidAmerica Airport

By The Madison County Record | Sep 17, 2019

As if to add insult to injury, the Illinois legislature recently allocated $96 million to fund a 5-mile MetroLink rail extension between Shiloh-Scott station and the airport. The rail link will replace existing dedicated MetroBus service from Shiloh-Scott station to the airport.

State Court

St. Clair County foreclosures Aug. 30-Sept. 5

By Andrew Thomas | Sep 17, 2019

There were nine foreclosures in St. Clair County August 30-September 5.

Hot Topics

High court issued 115 opinions during Ald. Burke’s alleged scheme, starting day after Justice Burke ruled against redistricting reform

By Record News | Sep 17, 2019

CHICAGO – Anne Burke prepares to lead the Illinois Supreme Court while her husband, alderman Ed Burke, prepares to defend 14 counts of corruption.

CAFFARELLI & ASSOCIATES: Alejandro Caffarelli Appointed to Senator Durbin and Duckworth’s Judicial Screening Committee

The following press release was issued by the office of Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, relating to the retirement of Judge Castillo and the judicial screening committee: WASHINGTON – U.S.

ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Justice Kilbride Seeks Public Comment on Applicants For Vacancy in the Tenth Judicial Circuit

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas L. Kilbride is seeking public comment on two attorneys who have applied to fill a resident Circuit Court vacancy in Peoria County in the Tenth Judicial Circuit.

ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Retired Judge Wharton To Fill Vacancy in Fifth District Appellate Court

Chief Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that retired Circuit Judge Milton S. Wharton has been assigned as an Appellate Court Justice in the Fifth District.

JONES DAY: Jones Day leads BTI "Peak Performer" report for 2019

Jones Day earned the best ranking of all of the top performing law firms, based on comparative ranks by BTI Consulting in its inaugural "Peak Performer" report, which covers each of the client-facing activities across all of BTI’s published research.

Hot Topics

Media trust believed tied to Grim Reaper files bankruptcy amid FCC investigation

By Record News | Sep 17, 2019

EAST ST. LOUIS – Declaration of bankruptcy by four AM radio stations has halted an investigation of their possible control by shock jock Bob Romanik, who calls himself the Grim Reaper of radio.

Lawsuits

Dental company alleges St. Louis University damaged business

By Kyla Asbury | Sep 16, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE — La Cross Dental LLC is suing Hometown Dental and St. Louis University, alleging the defendants caused damage to the plaintiff's business.

Lawsuits

Motorist alleges Alton police officer caused crash

By Kyla Asbury | Sep 16, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing the city of Alton for injuries she sustained in a car accident when she was struck by a vehicle driven by a police officer.

Their View

Only in Illinois: Wife of indicted political boss will hold highest judicial post in the state

By Austin Berg, Illinois Policy Institute | Sep 16, 2019

What would appear to many Illinoisans as glaring conflicts of interest over the years have not appeared to raise red flags for the new chief justice.

Federal Court

Yandle denies salad dressing class certification; Cites conflict between plaintiff and counsel, tosses to magistrate

By Record News | Sep 16, 2019

BENTON – U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle rejected a class action over salad dressing on Sept. 11, finding a relationship between class counsel Sean Cronin and plaintiff Arron Korte raised a concern about conflicts of interest.

Federal Court

Judge rules Belleville and officers must respond to Deubbert’s malicious prosecution suit

By Record News | Sep 16, 2019

EAST ST. LOUIS – Belleville detectives Daniel Collins and Timothy Crimm and the city must answer Circuit Judge Ron Duebbert’s malicious prosecution suit, Senior U.S. District Judge Richard Mills ruled on Sept. 13.

Case activity for Albert "E.J." Roscow vs Axis Plumbing, LLC on Sept. 13

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Albert "E.J." Roscow, Daniel McKenna, Dave Boden, Don Hanser, Gary Vasquez, James Lugge, Jeff Mitchell, Local 101 Pension, Mark Ehret, Matt Biekert, Plumbers and Fitters Local 101 Health and Welfare Fund, Plumbers and Fitters Local Union 101, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 101 Joi

Case activity for Johny Haris vs Kwame Raoul on Sept. 13

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Johny Haris against Kwame Raoul and Rob Jefreys on Sept. 13.

Sept. 7: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "440 civil rights: other" cases

The following cases categorized as "440 civil rights: other" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Sept. 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:

Case activity for Ronald Sanders vs Judge Grace on Sept. 13

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ronald Sanders against Judge Grace and Shanon Wolf on Sept. 13.

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Sept. 7