The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Maureen Leahy Delehanty to Circuit Judge of Cook County, Third Subcircuit. This vacancy was created by the retirement of the Honorable Patrick E. McGann. This appointment is effective Oct. 6, 2010, and terminates on Dec. 3, 2012.
Chicago Area
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October 6, 2010 |
Practice News
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October 5, 2010 |
Practice News
Chief Judge Stephen J. Culliton is accepting applications for two anticipated vacancies resulting from the upcoming Nov. 2 election. The vacancies are anticipated to occur upon the elections of Associate Judges Dortohy F. French and Ronald D. Sutter, who are running unopposed in the general election for Circuit Judge. These vacancies are contingent upon certification by the Illinois Board of Elections of general election results declaring French and Sutter the winners. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2010. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, licensed to practice law in this state and a resident of DuPage County. Two original applications, submitted on 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
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October 4, 2010 |
People
[caption id="attachment_14989" align="alignright" width="150" caption="T. Markus Funk"][/caption] Perkins Coie is proud to welcome T. Markus Funk to the firm. Markus joins the firm as a partner in the firm's Litigation practice and a member of the firm’s Investigations & White Collar Defense Group (IWCD). Markus is a seasoned trial attorney and investigator specializing in business crimes, corporate investigations, complex commercial litigation, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) matters. As a federal prosecutor with 10 years’ experience, Markus tried over 24 federal cases, achieving convictions in all of them. "We are honored to have a lawyer of Markus' caliber choose Perkins over other top firms as we continue to build a second-to-none white collar practice," said Lee Stein, chair of the IWCD. Partner Patrick Collins, a member of the firm's Executive Committee and a colleague of Markus' at the U.S. Attorney's office, added: " Markus will hit the ground running and will add immediate value to our work on FCPA matters." Prior to joining the firm, Markus served in U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald's Public Corruption and Organized Crime Section. During his tenure as a federal prosecutor, Markus was part of the trial team in the landmark organized crime murder racketeering conspiracy case dubbed “Operation Family Secrets,” the most extensive mob-murder racketeering case in U.S. history. The U.S.
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October 4, 2010 |
Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today the assignment of Cook County Circuit Court Judge Maureen E. Connors to the Illinois Appellate Court. Judge Connors, who has been a judge in Cook County for 22 years, will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Appellate Justice Mary Jane Theis to the Illinois Supreme Court. Justice Theis will be replacing Chief Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald, who announced his retirement, effective October 25. The assignment of Judge Connors will become effective October 26 and expire December 3, 2012. Judge Connors was an associate Judge in Cook County from 1988 to 1994, when she was elected Circuit Court Judge. When she won retention as a Circuit Court judge in 2006, reviewing bar groups and associations all gave her favorable ratings.
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October 4, 2010 |
Events
The Illinois State Bar Association is helping sponsor "Haiti: Past, Present and Future Prospects" on Thursday, Oct. 14 at IIT Kent College of Law, 565 W. Adams, Chicago. The event, presented by the Illinois Judicial Council and the Haitian American Lawyers' Association, begins with a reception and music at 5 p.m. , with the main forum at 6 p.m. RSVP by Friday, Oct. 8 to events@illinoisjudicialcouncil.org or call (312) 726-8775
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October 4, 2010
SCOTUS
- Elena Kagan begins work as Supreme Court justice, Chicago Tribune
- Stevens says Supreme Court will eventually "straighten itself out," ABA Journal
Out of state
- Sexting Wisconsin prosecutor resigns, Chicago Tribune
- Newspaper: "Weak-kneed" discipline council stumbled re problem probate judge, ABA Journal
- American Express sued by U.S. over card fees, Chicago Tribune
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September 28, 2010 |
ISBA News
[caption id="attachment_14877" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Appearing on “LGBT Marriage and Family Issues” will be (from left) Cook County Associate Judge Cheryl Cesario, Richard A. Wilson, Jennifer Shaw and Rachael N. Toft."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_14878" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Appearing on the “Violence Against LGBT Persons" will be (from left) Daniel A. Kirk, Cook County Associate Judge Cheryl Cesario, Jennifer Shaw and Anthony E. Rothert."][/caption] “LGBT Marriage and Family Issues” and “Violence Against LGBT Persons,” half-hour programs presented by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), will air on Chicago Access Network Television, Channel 21 in Chicago, on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. “LGBT Marriage and Family Issues” will air on Tuesdays, October 5 and 19 at 10 p.m. Appearing on the show will be Cook County Associate Judge Cheryl Cesario, who moderates the program; Richard Wilson, of Law Offices of Richard A.
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September 27, 2010
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
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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
