The Illinois Supreme Court announced today the assignment of Cook County Circuit Court Judge Maureen E. Connors to the Illinois Appellate Court.
Judge Connors, who has been a judge in Cook County for 22 years, will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Appellate Justice Mary Jane Theis to the Illinois Supreme Court. Justice Theis will be replacing Chief Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald, who announced his retirement, effective October 25.
The assignment of Judge Connors will become effective October 26 and expire December 3, 2012.
Judge Connors was an associate Judge in Cook County from 1988 to 1994, when she was elected Circuit Court Judge. When she won retention as a Circuit Court judge in 2006, reviewing bar groups and associations all gave her favorable ratings.
Chicago Area
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October 4, 2010 |
Practice News
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October 4, 2010 |
Events
The Illinois State Bar Association is helping sponsor "Haiti: Past, Present and Future Prospects" on Thursday, Oct. 14 at IIT Kent College of Law, 565 W. Adams, Chicago. The event, presented by the Illinois Judicial Council and the Haitian American Lawyers' Association, begins with a reception and music at 5 p.m. , with the main forum at 6 p.m. RSVP by Friday, Oct. 8 to events@illinoisjudicialcouncil.org or call (312) 726-8775
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October 4, 2010
SCOTUS
- Elena Kagan begins work as Supreme Court justice, Chicago Tribune
- Stevens says Supreme Court will eventually "straighten itself out," ABA Journal
Out of state
- Sexting Wisconsin prosecutor resigns, Chicago Tribune
- Newspaper: "Weak-kneed" discipline council stumbled re problem probate judge, ABA Journal
- American Express sued by U.S. over card fees, Chicago Tribune
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September 28, 2010 |
ISBA News
[caption id="attachment_14877" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Appearing on “LGBT Marriage and Family Issues” will be (from left) Cook County Associate Judge Cheryl Cesario, Richard A. Wilson, Jennifer Shaw and Rachael N. Toft."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_14878" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Appearing on the “Violence Against LGBT Persons" will be (from left) Daniel A. Kirk, Cook County Associate Judge Cheryl Cesario, Jennifer Shaw and Anthony E. Rothert."][/caption] “LGBT Marriage and Family Issues” and “Violence Against LGBT Persons,” half-hour programs presented by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), will air on Chicago Access Network Television, Channel 21 in Chicago, on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. “LGBT Marriage and Family Issues” will air on Tuesdays, October 5 and 19 at 10 p.m. Appearing on the show will be Cook County Associate Judge Cheryl Cesario, who moderates the program; Richard Wilson, of Law Offices of Richard A.
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September 27, 2010
Chicago area
- Naperville man gets 30 days for throwing egg at DuPage judge, Daily Herald
- Tribune hires Chicago law firm to explore suit against Morgan Stanley, Chicago Business
Nation
- Attorney says 'sexting' Wis. prosecutor to resign, Chicago Tribune
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September 24, 2010
State
- Bidder: Lottery contract pick violates law, State Journal-Register
Chicago area
- State judicial board files official complaint against Popejoy, Daily Herald
- Winnebago Co. judge to hear Bianchi case, Daily Herald
- Judge may rule today on Schaumburg property cleanup, Chicago Tribune
Southern Illinois
- Appellate court rules asbestos case should not be heard to Madison County, Belleville News-Democrat
Nation
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September 22, 2010 |
Practice News
These evaluations are for candidates for judicial vacancies in the upcoming general election on Nov. 2, 2010. Click here for these evaluations in printable PDF format. First District – Appellate Court (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Jill K. McNulty)
- James Epstein HQ
First District Appellate Court (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Denise M. O’Malley)
- Aurelia Marie Pucinski NQ
First District Appellate Court (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Leslie E. South)
- Mary Katherine Rochford Q
Cook County Circuit (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Richard B. Berland)
- William H. Hooks HQ
Cook County Circuit (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Philip L. Bronstein)
- Terry MacCarthy Q
Cook County Circuit (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Francis J. Dolan)
- Susan Kennedy Sullivan Q
Cook County Circuit (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Marsha D. Hayes)
- Raymond W. Mitchell HQ
Cook County Circuit (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Daniel J. Kelley)
- John Patrick Callahan, Jr. Q
Cook County Circuit (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Carol Pearce McCarthy)
- Maureen Masterson Pulia R Q
- Daniel J. Gallagher D Q
Cook County Circuit (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. James P. O’Malley)
- Thomas V. Lyons Q
Cook County Circuit (all ballots) (to fill the vacancy of Hon. Ronald C. Riley)
- Sandra G. Ramos Q
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September 21, 2010 |
People
Johnson Legal Group, LLC, a prominent Chicago commercial bankruptcy and commercial collections law firm, announces the addition of a new attorney member to their firm. Christopher B. Lega will be focusing on commercial litigation, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law. Christopher Lega has appeared before various state courts in Illinois including the Circuit Courts in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Lake Counties. In addition, Mr. Lega has appeared before the District and Bankruptcy courts for the Northern District of Illinois, Massachusetts, the District of Columbia, Connecticut, and Maryland. Chris Lega attended the John Marshall Law School earning his J.D. in 2002. He is presently a member of the of Illinois bar, the Northern District of Illinois General and Trial Bars, the District of Columbia bar, the Maryland Federal Bar, and the Massachusetts bar. The firm is a team of business attorneys who have chosen to dedicate their practice to bankruptcy and creditors’ rights in the business to business setting. Focusing on collection, litigation, bankruptcy, and commercial evictions, Johnson Legal Group is pleased to discuss with a client any issue arising out of a business transaction. The firm is there to help the business community seek quick and effective methods to resolve issues in their areas of practice. To learn more about the firm and the team, visit www.jnlegal.net.
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September 21, 2010
State
- ACLU sues state police over intelligence gathering, Chicago Tribune
Chicago area
- As the recession squeezes the legal industry, Big Law's castaways are starting fresh with their own firms, Chicago Business
- St. Charles alderman wants statements to police thrown out, Daily Herald
Southern Illinois
- Ex-trooper convicted in double fatal crash wants money for his injuries, Belleville News-Democrat
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September 21, 2010 |
ISBA News | Practice News
[caption id="attachment_14694" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Russell Hartigan"][/caption] Illinois State Bar Association Board member Russell W. Hartigan has been appointed Circuit Judge of Cook County, at Large, to the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. John J. Moran. This appointment is effective on Oct. 14, 2010, and terminates on Dec. 3, 2012. Mr. Hartigan is a partner with the firm of Hartigan and O'Connor P.C. He graduated from DePaul University and received his J.D. from the John Marshall Law School.
