Chicago area
- Naperville man gets 30 days for throwing egg at DuPage judge, Daily Herald
- Tribune hires Chicago law firm to explore suit against Morgan Stanley, Chicago Business
Nation
- Attorney says 'sexting' Wis. prosecutor to resign, Chicago Tribune
Chicago Area
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September 27, 2010
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September 24, 2010
State
- Bidder: Lottery contract pick violates law, State Journal-Register
Chicago area
- State judicial board files official complaint against Popejoy, Daily Herald
- Winnebago Co. judge to hear Bianchi case, Daily Herald
- Judge may rule today on Schaumburg property cleanup, Chicago Tribune
Southern Illinois
- Appellate court rules asbestos case should not be heard to Madison County, Belleville News-Democrat
Nation
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September 22, 2010 |
Practice News
These evaluations are for candidates for judicial vacancies in the upcoming general election on Nov. 2, 2010. Click here for these evaluations in printable PDF format. First District – Appellate Court (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Jill K. McNulty)
- James Epstein HQ
First District Appellate Court (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Denise M. O’Malley)
- Aurelia Marie Pucinski NQ
First District Appellate Court (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Leslie E. South)
- Mary Katherine Rochford Q
Cook County Circuit (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Richard B. Berland)
- William H. Hooks HQ
Cook County Circuit (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Philip L. Bronstein)
- Terry MacCarthy Q
Cook County Circuit (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Francis J. Dolan)
- Susan Kennedy Sullivan Q
Cook County Circuit (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Marsha D. Hayes)
- Raymond W. Mitchell HQ
Cook County Circuit (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Daniel J. Kelley)
- John Patrick Callahan, Jr. Q
Cook County Circuit (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Carol Pearce McCarthy)
- Maureen Masterson Pulia R Q
- Daniel J. Gallagher D Q
Cook County Circuit (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. James P. O’Malley)
- Thomas V. Lyons Q
Cook County Circuit (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Ronald C. Riley)
- Sandra G. Ramos Q
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September 21, 2010 |
People
Johnson Legal Group, LLC, a prominent Chicago commercial bankruptcy and commercial collections law firm, announces the addition of a new attorney member to their firm. Christopher B. Lega will be focusing on commercial litigation, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law. Christopher Lega has appeared before various state courts in Illinois including the Circuit Courts in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Lake Counties. In addition, Mr. Lega has appeared before the District and Bankruptcy courts for the Northern District of Illinois, Massachusetts, the District of Columbia, Connecticut, and Maryland. Chris Lega attended the John Marshall Law School earning his J.D. in 2002. He is presently a member of the of Illinois bar, the Northern District of Illinois General and Trial Bars, the District of Columbia bar, the Maryland Federal Bar, and the Massachusetts bar. The firm is a team of business attorneys who have chosen to dedicate their practice to bankruptcy and creditors’ rights in the business to business setting. Focusing on collection, litigation, bankruptcy, and commercial evictions, Johnson Legal Group is pleased to discuss with a client any issue arising out of a business transaction. The firm is there to help the business community seek quick and effective methods to resolve issues in their areas of practice. To learn more about the firm and the team, visit www.jnlegal.net.
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September 21, 2010
State
- ACLU sues state police over intelligence gathering, Chicago Tribune
Chicago area
- As the recession squeezes the legal industry, Big Law's castaways are starting fresh with their own firms, Chicago Business
- St. Charles alderman wants statements to police thrown out, Daily Herald
Southern Illinois
- Ex-trooper convicted in double fatal crash wants money for his injuries, Belleville News-Democrat
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September 21, 2010 |
ISBA News | Practice News
[caption id="attachment_14694" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Russell Hartigan"][/caption] Illinois State Bar Association Board member Russell W. Hartigan has been appointed Circuit Judge of Cook County, at Large, to the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. John J. Moran. This appointment is effective on Oct. 14, 2010, and terminates on Dec. 3, 2012. Mr. Hartigan is a partner with the firm of Hartigan and O'Connor P.C. He graduated from DePaul University and received his J.D. from the John Marshall Law School.
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September 20, 2010
Chicago area
- Man arrested in Wrigleyville bomb plot, Chicago Tribune
- McHenry Co. cancer cluster trial opens, Daily Herald
- Jury selection starts in trial of East Chicago mayor, Chicago Tribune
Northern Illinois
- Judicial candidates well known in Boone County circles, Rockford Register Star
Nation
- Prosecutor weighed lesser charge before "sexting" victim, Chicago Tribune
- Missouri tells judges cost of sentences, New York Times
SCOTUS
- High court denies Burris request to stop election, Chicago Tribune
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September 17, 2010 |
People
Daniel Chobot, 58, of Arlington Heights, passed away in his home on Saturday, Sept. 11. Mr. Chobot was an active member and past president of the Bohemian Lawyers Association of Chicago and practiced law in Cook County for 31 years. He was also a Harley rider, a founding member of the Chicago Horsemen, a contender in the World Series of Poker, a traveler, and a golfer. Dan was smart, funny, charming, and loved life. He was born in Chicago to Al and Elaine Chobot on January 2nd, 1952. He was the beloved husband of Brigitte, proud father of Vanessa, proud father to Heidi (Inman) and son-in-law Kevin (Inman), grandfather of Mason and Aidan (Inman), brother of Barb (Butzen), and brother to Guy (Herbert). Services have been held.
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September 16, 2010 |
Practice News
Chief Judge Stephen J. Culliton announced that the Court is accepting applications to fill a vacancy for the Office of Associate Judge of the 18th Judicial Court in DuPage County. The vacancy is a result of the retirement of Associate Judge Joseph S. Bongiorno. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m on Oct. 14, 2010. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, licensed to practice law in the state and a resident of DuPage County. Two original applications, submitted on the prescribed application form, must be filed with: Cynthia Y. Cobbs, Director, Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, 3101 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield, IL 62704-6488. Applications can be obtained from the Chief Judge's Office, the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts or from the Supreme Court's website. Applications may not be submitted electronically or via facsimile.
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September 15, 2010 |
People
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is pleased to announce that William P. Hunt III has joined the firm’s Chicago office as special counsel. As a member of the Telecommunications Practice Group, which is among the largest telecommunications practices in the United States, Mr. Hunt represents clients in regulatory and compliance proceedings, in private litigation, and in corporate transactions, including inter-carrier negotiations. Mr. Hunt was formerly vice president of Level 3 Communications, Inc., an Internet and telecommunications company, where he was responsible for public policy initiatives. He assessed the impact of telecommunications and Internet policies on the company, and designed corporate policies and strategies across business units. Mr. Hunt ensured compliance with state and federal regulations, managed litigation and advised on mergers and acquisitions. He also managed company relations with the U.S. Congress, the Administration, the Federal Communications Commission, state lawmakers, state public utility commissioners, foreign regulators and industry organizations. Highlights of Mr. Hunt’s recent legal accomplishments include leading industry efforts to revise FCC regulatory fees on private submarine cable operators from revenue to flat-fee assessment; and spearheading an industry group’s negotiated plan to reform intercarrier compensation and universal service. Prior to law school, Mr. Hunt held editorial positions at two large daily newspapers in New England.
