Longtime Joliet attorney Wellington S. Smith passed away last month at the age of 96.
Mr. Smith was born in Chicago and was a graduate of Morgan Park Military, Lake Forest College and John Marshall Law School. He was employed for 43 years at Chicago Title and Trust. After retiring, he practiced at law with Galowich & Galowich in Joliet as well as acting as an Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and the Will County Arbitration Commission.
Mr. Smith was a WWII and Korean Conflict Veteran and received three Battle Stars.
Read the full obituary at www.bgsfuneralhome.com.
Chicago Area
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August 9, 2010 |
People
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August 6, 2010
Central Illinois
- Court upholds conviction of woman who suffocated daughter, Bloomington Pantagraph
Chicago area
- Elgin attorney facing new charges, Daily Herald
- Blago jury leaves early without a verdict, Chicago Tribune
- Embattled Kane County coroner pleads not guilty, Daily Herald
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August 5, 2010
SCOTUS
- Elena Kagan OKd as 112th Supreme Court Justice, Chicago Tribune
Central Illinois
- County ignores youth traffic safety course law for two years, Springfield State Journal-Register
Chicago area
- Freed Hobbs says truth will come out, Chicago Tribune
Southern Illinois
- Fluker, charged in murder of Belleville boy, hires big-leaguer Scott Rosenblum, Belleville News-Democrat
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August 4, 2010
Chicago area
- Charges dropped in Zion girls' slayings, Chicago Tribune
- Blagojevich trial: Attorneys talk forfeiture plans; no word from the jury, Chicago Sun-Times
Northern Illinois
- Doctor recommends release of alleged Ottawa murderer, Rockford Register Star
Southern Illinois
- Madison County's court for veterans gets national award, $10,000 prize, Belleville News-Democrat
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August 2, 2010
Chicago area
- Jurors get back to work at Blagojevich trial, Daily Herald
- Elgin Dunkin' Donuts robbers plead guilty, Daily Herald
Nation
- New ID theft targets kids' Social Security numbers, Bloomington Pantagraph
- Judge refuses to toss Va. challenge to health care law, ABA Journal
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August 2, 2010 |
People
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Jeffrey A. Pine to its Intellectual Property Department as Of Counsel in the firm’s Chicago office. Prior to joining Dykema, Pine was a founding partner of IP boutique firm Valauskas & Pine. Pine focuses his practice on technology-related litigation and licensing matters, with a particular emphasis on patent, trade secret, trademark and copyright disputes. He has extensive experience in counseling and providing intellectual property protection for start-up and established Internet-based companies. He also has a wide technical background, having worked as an engineer at a major defense contractor designing and developing Automated Testing Equipment for complex electronic systems. Prior to founding Valauskas & Pine in 2007, Pine was a founding partner of Baniak, Pine & Gannon. Previously, Pine began his intellectual property career at Brinks, Hofer, Gilson & Lione. Pine is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago, American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and Illinois State Bar Association. He received a J.D. from Loyola University of Chicago and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois. Dykema’s attorneys counsel clients on all aspects of the procurement, management, and enforcement of intellectual property rights. The firm’s intellectual property attorneys, including numerous attorneys who are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, prepare, prosecute and enforce patents in a diverse range of industries including automotive, communications, computer, electronics biotechnology, chemical and consumer products.
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July 30, 2010 |
Events
The ISBA Young Lawyers Division will host a Day at the races on Saturday, Sept. 25. This event benefits the IBF/YLD Children's Assistance Fund. The $30 ticket includes admission to the park, a daily racing guide, assigned box seat, sandwich and chips, macaroni salad, cookie, soft drink and a fabulous day of thoroughbred racing.
- Saturday, Sept. 25, noon-5 p.m.
- Arlington Park Racecourse, Arlington Heights
- Register at www.isba.org/sections/yld/dayattheraces2010reg
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July 30, 2010
Central Illinois
- Murder charges dropped in killing of 20-month-old, Bloomington Pantagraph
Chicago area
- Judge's "unreasonable fury" led to removal from case, Chicago Tribune
- Blagojevich trial: Jurors ask for transcripts, Chicago Business
- Special prosecutor in sex claims against McHenry County jail guard, Daily Herald
- Employers who don't pay workers face jail under new law, Chicago Tribune
- State tells niece to stop trying to evict 100-year-old aunt, Southtown Star
Southern Illinois
- Woman is found guilty of murder: "This is not an abused wife. This is a cocaine addict," Belleville News-Democrat
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July 29, 2010 |
Events
[caption id="attachment_13562" align="alignright" width="243" caption="IBF 2010 Gala Committee: Front row (left to right): Program Book Co-Chair Frank Sommario, Auction Co-Chair Michael Monico, Gala Co-Chair Jerry Solovy, Back row (left to right): IBF Board President Vincent F. Cornelius, Gala Co-Chair Peter Birnbaum and Auction Co-Chair Shawn Kasserman."][/caption] The Illinois Bar Foundation will honor Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke with the 2010 Distinguished Award for Excellence at the 13th Annual Gala on Oct. 15 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago. Funds raised through the 2010 Gala support the IBF and its mission to ensure meaningful access to the justice system, especially for those with limited means, and to assist lawyers who can no longer support themselves due to incapacity. This year, the Foundation will distribute $165,000 in grants vital to non-profit organizations across Illinois. The Gala Committee (pictured at right) is currently working on the event and confirming sponsors - with 3 major Gala Partners already lined up: Jenner & Block, Power Rogers & Smith, and Simmons Browder Gianaris Angelides & Barnerd LLC. Other partners include: Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (VIP Reception Sponsor), ISBA Mutual Insurance Company (Wine Sponsor), Foote, Meyers, Mielke & Flowers (Raffle Sponsor) Attorney Title Guaranty, Inc (Champagne Sponsor). There will be a Live and Silent Auction over over 100 items which include trips, cases of wine, sports tickets and signed memorabilia, jewelry and artwork. A raffle will also be held - tickets are $100 and prizes include a trip for 2 to Colorado, a Samsung 55" 3D LED-LCD HDTV and $2,500 in cash. Contact the IBF at (312) 726-6072 for more information. Gala Co-Chairs
- Jerry S. Solovy
- Peter J. Birnbaum
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July 29, 2010 |
People
[caption id="attachment_13532" align="alignright" width="150" caption="William Sweeney"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_13531" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Mary Samsa"][/caption] Polsinelli Shughart PC welcomes attorneys Mary K. Samsa and William P. Sweeney to the firm’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice as shareholders. Samsa and Sweeney join a deep bench of attorneys who advise clients in this increasing complex area of compliance responsibility. They assist clients on all aspects of plan creation and design, plan compliance and executive compensation agreements. Both attorneys previously practiced at Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Chicago before joining Polsinelli Shughart. Samsa has been in practice for more than 15 years and represents Fortune 500 public companies, privately held business entities and multinational organizations, as well as not-for-profit hospital systems and educational institutions.