Daily Legal News
Lawyers Question Champaign Judge's Handling of DUI Cases
A Champaign County judge's rejection of court supervision for two men who pleaded guilty to driving under the influence for the first time comes as no surprise to their attorneys.
From the Champaign News-Gazette.
Did medical bills lead to Peoria nurse's firing?
A nurse says the Peoria hospital she worked for fired her because of her husband's expensive prostate cancer treatment. The hospital denies the allegations.
From the Chicago Tribune.
Feds want to have a talk with Blagojevich's brother
The federal corruption probe that has shone a national spotlight on Gov. Blagojevich now has his brother -- who chairs his campaign fund -- increasingly under the microscope.
From the Chicago Sun-Times.
Burris attorney writes to Senate Democratic leaders asking to seat client
An attorney representing Roland Burris has written to U.S. Senate Democratic leaders asking them to seat his client, the man embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich has appointed.
From Chicago Business.
Lawsuit alleges inmate warned he would kill
A recently settled federal lawsuit alleged convicted Madison County killer Corey Fox warned at least three prison guards he was going to kill his cellmate -- then he did.
From the Belleville News-Democrat.
Courthouse's screening upgrades stop potential violence at door
Recent changes to the security screening area at the McLean County Law and Justice Center were made by county officials with an eye for stopping potential violence at the door.
From the Bloomington Pantagraph.
Kane sees big growth in its probation cases
Think federal prosecutors tracking the governor have been busy lately? Try being a probation officer in Kane County.
From the Aurora Beacon News.
Madison County's DUI charges have risen steadily for last five years
The number of impaired-driving charges in Madison County has steadily increased during the past five years.
From the Belleville News-Democrat.
High Law Firm Leverage a 'Combustible Combination,' Expert Says
A law professor says changes in law firm structures are contributing to high labor costs and financial problems that are causing some firms to crumble.
From the ABA Journal.
Bankruptcy Act Limiting Lawyer Advice Under Fire
In these days of financial turmoil, bankruptcy lawyers seeking to advise clients on dealing with burdensome debt can take comfort: The first federal appeals court to rule on a controversial 2005 bankruptcy reform statute has shot down a provision that limits what lawyers may say.
From the ABA Journal.
What Will Obama Administration Do With the U.S. Attorneys?
In a meeting last month with Barack Obama's transition staff, representatives of the nation's top prosecutors caught a glimpse of the president-elect's thinking on the politically fraught issue of what to do with the the current 93 U.S. Attorneys.
From the Legal Times.
Estate Can't Avoid Judgment Notwithstanding The Verdict By Changing Theory Of Liability On Appeal
Gul Nageen Ahmed, at age 7, was riding her bicycle near a retention pond. She lost control of the bike, slid down an embankment into the pond, and drowned.
From the Illinois Appellate Lawyer Blog.
New Year's Work Resolutions for Junior Associates
This January, spend a few hours setting resolutions and goals for your own professional development, recommends Kathryn C. Newman, a senior associate at Jenner & Block.
From Law.com.
UI honoring retired Justice O'Connor
The University of Illinois has chosen retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to receive the 2008 Paul H. Douglas Ethics in Government Award.
From the Champaign News-Gazette.
Actor Sam Shepard suspected of DUI in Normal
Police in Illinois say actor and playwright Sam Shepard has been arrested on preliminary charges of speeding and drunken driving.
From the Daily Herald.
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