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Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor, Ltd. is pleased to announce the addition of Catherine R. Locallo and Susan E. Nicholas.
Catherine Locallo practices in the Chicago office where she concentrates on labor and employment law. She counsels employers in all aspects of employment law including hiring, terminations, reductions in force, unemployment compensation, employee discipline issues, labor relations, policies and practices, employment agreements, settlement agreements and severance matters, nonimmigrant worker visas, and federal and state employment discrimination matters.
Susan Nicholas joins our Decatur office where she focuses her practice on serving employers, educational entities and other public bodies in all aspects of labor and employment law and general student matters. Susan was previously an Assistant State's Attorney in the Macon County State's Attorney's Office.
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Since its founding in 1970, Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor Ltd.
Central Illinois
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August 10, 2009 |
People
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August 10, 2009 |
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August 10, 2009 |
Events
The Women's Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) is seeking nominations for its 2009 "Women with Vision" Awards. The awards will be presented at the WBAI Joint Professional Dinner, on Thursday, November 5, 2009. The "Women with Vision" Awards were first presented in 1997 by the WBAI to honor and recognize women who have demonstrated visionary approaches in their professional endeavors and who have made a contribution to the well-being and empowerment of women. Nominees may be chosen from various professions, including law, medicine, academics, public office, business/entrepreneur, trades/labor, journalism, community/religious service, etc. WBAI members are invited to apply for or nominate candidates for the "Women with Vision" Awards. Please submit a statement no more than four 81⁄2" by 11" pages, about a candidate's specific qualifications and resume to: Women with Vision Committee, WBAI, 321 S. Plymouth Ct., Suite 4S Chicago, IL 60604. Application statement, resume, which may include press clippings and copies of published articles, must be received by noon on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Any materials submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. All submitted material will remain the property of the WBAI.
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August 7, 2009
Central Illinois
- Family files wrongful death suit against Bradley soccer player's roommates, Peoria Journal Star
- Heyworth man gets life in prison for sexually abusing children, Bloomington Pantagraph
- Accused pleads guilty to weapons charge just before attempted murder trial to start, Decatur Herald & Review
- Jury deliberating case of driver involved in fatal wreck with state trooper, Springfield State Journal-Register
Chicago area
- Investigation ends at Burr Oak, few answers for families, Chicago Tribune
Northern Illinois
- Woman's bond set at $1M in Baby Crystal case, Rockford Register Star
State
- High school ADs, coaches support drug-testing law, Daily Herald
Nation
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August 4, 2009
Central Illinois
- Peoria County considering ban on video poker, Peoria Journal Star
Chicago area
- Cubs minor leaguer found guilty of hurting fan, Chicago Tribune
- 10 charged in scam that allegedly used inmate IDs for tax refunds, Chicago Sun-Times
- "Dateline NBC" show prompts move to shift trial, Chicago Tribune
Southern Illinois
- Man gets 44 years for son's death; mom scolded for making drug run while boy died, Belleville News-Democrat
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August 4, 2009 |
People
The law firm of Sgro, Hanrahan & Durr, LLP of Springfield is proud to announce the affiliation of Brian J. Wilcox as an associate. Brian is a 2006 graduate of Pace University School of Law, White Plains, New York, and obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana. Brian has experience as a legal intern to the United Nations and as a practicing attorney for the Environmental Litigation Clinic. He will be engaged in the practice of general civil law.
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August 4, 2009 |
Practice News
Public Act 96-108 took effect July 30, 2009. It amends judgeships in the following circuits: 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 19th, and 22nd. It also creates some new judgeships. Click here for more information.
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August 3, 2009
Central Illinois
- Wife asks Athens to help bail out husband, Springfield State Journal-Register
Chicago area
- 10 indicted in $35 million tax fraud scheme, Chicago Tribune
- 'Career shoplifter,' 86, arrested for 61st time, Chicago Sun-Times
- Bill Gates' dad honored for 'pro bono' legal work, Chicago Sun-Times
Southern Illinois
- Trapped in Tamms: Inmates in Illinois' only supermax prison face battle proving mistreatment, Belleville News-Democrat
- Developer given year and 3 months in prison for tax evasion, The Southern
Nation
- AG Holder calls for getting "smart on crime", ABA Journal
- Salaries at largest firms peak in 2009, NALP
- Tuition jumps 15% or more at some public law schools, ABA Journal
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August 3, 2009 |
Member Services
Are you covered?
ISBA members are invited to participate in a members-only malpractice insurance plan provided by ISBA Mutual Insurance Company. ISBA Mutual, formed 19 years ago through the efforts of Illinois lawyers, specializes in professional liability insurance written specifically and exclusively for the needs of Illinois attorneys. Visit the ISBA Mutual website to learn more. -
August 3, 2009 |
Practice News
The Fourth District of the Illinois Appellate Court is accepting applications for the vacancy of Appellate Court Clerk. Resumes (original and 7 copies) directed to the Presiding Judge must be received by the Clerk's Office no later than 5 p.m. on Aug. 14. The court has expressed a strong preference to fill this position by an attorney with appellate experience licensed to practice in the State of Illinois. Send resumes to: Clerk's Office 201 W. Monroe Street Springfield, IL 62701