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The Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty selected the Illinois State Bar Association to receive its organizational award for 2009 for its work to abolish the death penalty in Illinois.
ISBA President John O'Brien accepted the award at the group's annual meeting Thursday night in Chicago.
Former ISBA president Terry Hegarty, who led the effort to get the Association to take its position against the death penalty, was also on hand for the award presentation.
Southern Illinois
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July 30, 2009 |
ISBA News
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July 30, 2009 |
People
[caption id="attachment_2829" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Gary True"][/caption] ISBA member Gary True has joined Summers Compton Wells PC as a principal. Gary practices primarily in the areas of corporate and business law, estate planning, and tax law. He received his J.D., summa cum laude, from St. Louis University School of Law and his LL.M. in Taxation from Washington University School of Law. Summers Compton Wells PC has offices in Glen Carbon and Ladue, Mo. Gary is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the United States Tax Court, the United States Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Eighth Circuits, the United States District Courts for the Southern District of Illinois and the Eastern District of Missouri, and all Illinois and Missouri state courts. Prior to joining Summers Compton Wells PC, Gary was a partner with Hepler Broom, formerly known as Hepler, Broom, MacDonald, Hebrank, True & Noce, LLC, where he worked for nearly 17 years.
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July 28, 2009
SCOTUS
- Senate panel OKs Sotomayor, Chicago Tribune
Central Illinois
- Both drivers charged with DUI in head-on crash on U.S. 51, Bloomington Pantagraph
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July 28, 2009 |
Practice News
If you represent a veteran or have family members who are veterans, the Governor signed about 22 bills affecting them over the weekend. They may be found at this link, Public Acts 96-79 through 96-101.
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July 27, 2009 |
Member Services
Take the 2009 ISBA Membership Survey and Enter our Prize Giveaway
Last Thursday we sent an e-mail to all lawyer members asking them to complete our online 2009 Membership Survey. By completing the Survey, you will help us access member satisfaction with the ISBA and the services we provide, and help guide our Association's future direction and services. After you have completed the survey, we will enter your name in a drawing for one of the following prizes if you choose to provide your contact information* at the end of the survey:- Four (4) members will win an iPod Nano loaded with up to six (6) MCLE/PMCLE hours of FastCLE programs of their choosing. (Valued at up to $330)
- One (1) member will win the grand prize, including one (1) free year of membership in the ISBA plus an iPod Nano loaded with up to six (6) MCLE/PMCLE hours of FastCLE programs of their choosing. (Valued at up to $650, depending on membership category)
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July 24, 2009 |
Practice News
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier announced today that an application process has begun for a Circuit Court vacancy in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. The at-large Circuit vacancy is being created by the announced resignation of Circuit Judge John Coady, effective October 3, 2009. 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 has been posted in courthouses throughout the Fourth 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. The form may be obtained from the office of Chief Judge Gene Schwarm of the Fourth Judicial Circuit; the presiding judge or circuit clerks of the counties within the Fourth Circuit or from Justice Karmeier. Applicants' cover letter and completed form must be received in Justice Karmeier's office no later than Monday, August 17, 2009. The person appointed to fill the vacancy will serve until the position is filled through the November, 2010 general election. The appointment will terminate December 6, 2010. To be eligible for appointment, a person must be a resident of the Fourth Judicial Circuit at the time of the appointment. The Fourth Judicial Circuit is comprised of nine counties: Clinton, Marion, Clay, Jasper, Effingham, Fayette, Shelby, Christian and Montgomery.
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July 24, 2009
Chicago area
- Immigration officials arrest suspected gang members, Chicago Tribune
- Buffalo Grove changing practices following records controversy, Daily Herald
Southern Illinois
- Chicago lawyer accused of harassing woman, Alton Telegraph
State
Nation
- Evangelist Alamo guilty in underage sex case, Chicago Tribune
- Lawyer arrested in court wins suit for false arrest, ABA Journal
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July 24, 2009
[caption id="attachment_2660" align="alignright" width="300" caption="The Illinois Supreme Court building at 200 E. Capitol Ave., Springfield"][/caption] The Illinois Supreme Court building was completed in 1908. The first floor holds the offices for the clerk of the court. The courtroom used by the Illinois Supreme Court and an Appellate Courtroom are on the second floor. This floor also contains a law library. The third floor is closed to the public. It has living quarters that the justices use while they are in session. Address: 200 E. Capitol Avenue, Springfield Year built: 1908 Cost: $450,000 Architect: W. Carbys Zimmerman Click here to view our photo tour
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July 23, 2009
State
- Casinos want Blago lawsuit sent to trial judge, Springfield State Journal-Register
- Illinois officials collect $1.4 billion in child support, Springfield State Journal-Register
Chicago area
- Stroger won't block move to decriminalize pot, Chicago Sun-Times
- Judge: Use DUI test despite blood destruction, Chicago Tribune
- U.S. indicts N. suburban developer in $8M fraud, Chicago Tribune
- Cook County to put traffic ticket system online, Chicago Tribune
Southern Illinois
- Coleman attorney to get Major Case Squad reports on slaying investigation, Belleville News-Democrat
Nation
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July 23, 2009 |
People
Well-known Southern Illinois criminal defense attorney Chris Heid passed away earlier this month at his home in Enfield. Chris graduated from Springfield High School, Western Illinois University and Southern Illinois University School of Law. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army JAG. Click here to read the full story.