Andrew Corkery has been named partner at Boyle Brasher LLC. He works in the firm's Belleville office. The firm also has offices in St. Louis and Memphis. His practice primarily focuses on representing railroads and hospitals or other health care providers in litigation.
Mr. Corkery is a 2000 graduate of St. Louis University School of Law. He is also licensed in Missouri and Tennessee.
Southern Illinois
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June 25, 2010 |
People
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June 16, 2010
Chicago area
- Witness sheds light on pension deal linking Blago insiders, Chicago Tribune
- Plea deal ends teen's trial in killing of Buffalo Grove High student in 2006, Daily Herald
- $75,000 bail for gang member accused of trying to intimidate jurors, Chicago Tribune
Southern Illinois
- Former ESL liquor commissioner pleads guilty to extortion, lying to FBI, IRS, Belleville News-Democrat
Nation
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June 10, 2010 |
Practice News
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier announced Thursday that an application process has begun for a Circuit Court vacancy in the 20th Judicial Circuit. The at-large Circuit vacancy is being created by the announced resignation of Circuit Judge Michael O’Malley, effective Aug. 1, 2010. Under the Illinois Constitution, the Supreme Court holds the authority to fill interim judicial vacancies. Justice Karmeier uses an application, evaluation and interview process to make recommendations to the Court for vacancies in the Fifth Judicial District. Notice of the vacancy will be posted in courthouses throughout the 20th Judicial Circuit. Applicants must submit a cover letter with the Requested Information of an Applicant Form to:
- Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier
- Supreme Court of Illinois
- P.O. Box 266
- Nashville, IL 62263
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June 10, 2010
State
- Illinois foreclosure activity down in May, Chicago Business
- Judge to Blagojevich: Stop gesturing at trial, Springfield State Journal-Register
Central Illinois
- South Peoria man guilty of murder, Peoria Journal Star
Chicago area
- Witness: Burge said cop killer who claims he was beaten by police "got what he deserved," Chicago Sun-Times
Southern Illinois
- Owner of abused, abandoned pit bull gets probation; "she got off easy for what she did to him," Belleville News-Democrat
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June 9, 2010
Chicago area
- Blagojevich's onetime best friend takes stand, Chicago Sun-Times
- State's attorney sues Arlington Hts. furnace business, Daily Herald
- Robbery suspect caught counting money outside police station, Chicago Tribune
Southern Illinois
- "Justice for Tommy": Protesters at courthouse in support of abused pit bull, Belleville News-Democrat
Nation
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June 7, 2010
Central Illinois
- Hall jury to see jail scene, Bloomington Pantagraph
Chicago area
- Blago juror No. 171 was a Q101 talk show host, Chicago Tribune
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June 4, 2010
Chicago area
- Public defender in prosecutor beating case freed without bond, Chicago Tribune
- Chicago appeals judge moving chambers to Indiana, Chicago Tribune
- Charges dismissed against cop in fatal Thanksgiving Day crash, Chicago Sun-Times
- Blagojevich Day 2: "I'll be vindicated", Chicago Tribune
- Suburbs poised to fight Cook Co. on red light cameras, Daily Herald
Southern Illinois
- Groups: Prisons violate civil rights, The Southern
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June 2, 2010
Chicago area
- Rahm Emanuel subpoenaed by Blagojevich: attorney, Chicago Sun-Times
- Cubs sue shuttered Wrigley rooftop club, Chicago Sun-Times
- Judge delays Drew Peterson trial until July 9, Daily Herald
- Defense bids to delay Blago trial denied, Chicago Tribune
- Judge: Westmont man legally insane in fatal attack on dad, Daily Herald
Southern Illinois
- No charges for woman who stabbed boyfriend in chest, Belleville News-Democrat
Nation
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June 1, 2010
Chicago area
- Lawyer: Burge said shock device left "no marks", Chicago Tribune
- Suspect in McHenry Co. "thrill killing" in court, Daily Herald
Southern Illinois
- Prosecutor to make decision in teen rape; sheriff doubtful charges will be filed, Belleville News-Democrat
SCOTUS
- Supreme Court weakens Miranda, Chicago Tribune
Nation
- U.S. opens criminal probe of oil spill, Chicago Tribune
- Google Maps led to woman getting hit by car: lawsuit, Chicago Sun-Times
- Ft. Hood shooting suspect wins delay in case, Chicago Sun-Times
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May 28, 2010 |
People
Justice William E. Holdridge of Farmington Township, the presiding judge of the Illinois Appellate Court, Third District, was awarded the Southern Illinois University Law School Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award during the spring 2010 Commencement ceremonies in Carbondale on May 15. SIU Law School Dean Frank Houdek, SIU President Glenn Poshard, and Chancellor Samuel Goldman conferred the award on Justice Holdridge in recognition of his many years of distinguished service to the law school and to the judiciary of the state of Illinois. In accepting the award, Justice Holdridge addressed the 2010 graduating class and faculty on the importance of "Service in the Public Interest and Serving the Public Good," SIU Law School's Mission and Motto. Justice Holdridge was elected full Circuit Judge for the Ninth Judicial Circuit and to the Illinois Appellate Court, Third District, where he serves as the presiding judge. He has served as Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts and as Trustee of the Illinois Judicial Retirement System of Illinois, and is an active member of the American Inns of Court, Illinois State Bar Association, and Illinois Bar Association.