Alton, Ill. — After seven years of litigation, Simmons Hanly Conroy has secured a $5 million jury verdict against Honda and Yamaha companies on behalf of a Georgia man diagnosed with an exceptionally rare form of malignant mesothelioma following asbestos exposure from motorcycle brake work.
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October 15, 2026 | Practice News
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October 15, 2026 | Practice News
Justice Elizabeth Rochford of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for a Resident Circuit Judge vacancy in Kendall County in the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit. The vacancy will be created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Robert P. Pilmer on November 30, 2026.
Under the Illinois Constitution, judicial vacancies are filled by Supreme Court appointment. The application process will lead to full Court approval.
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October 14, 2026 | Practice News
CARBONDALE, Ill. — A new collaboration between Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School and the Illinois Supreme Court will expand access to legal representation for people facing housing-related issues while giving law students valuable hands-on experience.
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October 12, 2026 | Practice News
In her October Illinois Bar Journal article, “It Can End With PAIP,” Brandy N. Arvantis details an underutilized court remedy outlined in the Domestic Violence Act requiring that a respondent in an order of protection case attend counseling or a program designed for domestic violence abusers. Known as the Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP), PAIP’s protocols are outlined by the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Read, "It Can End With PAIP," in the October Illinois Bar Journal.
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October 9, 2026 | Practice News
ALTON, Ill. — Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s leading plaintiffs’ law firms, has been named a 2026 Illinois Regional Powerhouse by Law360. The legal business publication annually recognizes a select group of law firms for their impact on their state’s legal market and work on significant matters with broader regional and national implications.
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October 7, 2026 | Practice News
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for multiple open attorney positions.
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October 6, 2026 | Practice News
The Illinois Appellate Court Second District is pleased to announce that the launch of a new pilot program aimed at assisting self-represented litigants (SRLs) will take place on November 1. The number of appeals filed by SRLs now makes up approximately 50 percent of filings and continues to increase. This innovative program is designed to address the difficulties experienced both by SRLs and the other party by offering free mediation with volunteer attorneys as mediation advocates.
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October 5, 2026 | Practice News
Panelists in a recent ISBA continuing legal education program titled “Advocacy in Action: Reframing Ageist and Ableist Language for Lawyers” made the case for rooting out “ageism” and “ableism” from one’s words. As one presenter noted, with an insight attorneys will appreciate, word choice “can certainly influence perception." The program forms the basis of the Illinois Bar Journal's October cover story, "Reframing the Record."
Read, "Reframing the Record," in the October Illinois Bar Journal.
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October 1, 2026 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to announce that it will honor Anne M. Burke, former Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, for her outstanding career and contributions as a jurist. The presentation of the award will take place during a special session of the Illinois Supreme Court at 2 p.m. on October 9, 2026, in the Illinois Supreme Court Courtroom, 160 North LaSalle Street, Chicago. A reception hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association will follow the presentation ceremony.
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October 1, 2026 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) released a call for nominations today for two awards, the Jeffrey D. Colman Access to Justice Award and The Hon. Thomas L. Kilbride (Ret.) Judicial Access to Justice Award. These awards are designed to recognize and celebrate exceptional contributions to increasing access to the court system by improving the experience of litigants.