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Chicago Area
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June 23, 2009 |
ISBA News | Member Services
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June 23, 2009 |
People
[caption id="attachment_1136" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Kent Gaertner"][/caption] Kent A. Gaertner of Aurora was installed as President of the DuPage County Bar Association for the 2009-2010 term at the annual installation of officers and directors on June 18. In remarks to several hundred of the DCBA's 2,200 member attorneys and their guests, Gaertner said: "The DuPage County Bar Association will continue to work to provide its members with unmatched services and support. This will allow our members to serve their clients more efficiently. Our programs will also be directed to helping our members balance their professional lives with their family lives so the practice of law becomes more fulfilling for them." Gaertner is a partner in the Wheaton law firm of Springer Brown Covey Gaertner and Davis, and has focused on bankruptcy law for over twenty-five years. He has represented both individuals and corporations in all manner of bankruptcy proceedings and workouts. His practice includes representing debtors, creditors and bankruptcy trustees. He received his J.D.
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June 23, 2009 |
People
[caption id="attachment_1126" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Kevin Millon"][/caption] Kevin H. Millon is the recipient of the 2009 DuPage County Bar Association's Ralph Gabric Award. This is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a lawyer or judge by the bar association. First conferred in 1997, the award is presented to that member of the DCBA whose personality, leadership and professionalism has significantly enhanced the organization as exemplified by the characteristics of Ralph A. Gabric, President of the DCBA from 1981 to 1982, who also later served as President of the Illinois State Bar Association. "I can't think of a more fitting recipient of the Ralph A. Gabric Award than Kevin Millon," stated outgoing DCBA President Thomas A.
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June 23, 2009 |
People
[caption id="attachment_1133" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Judge Rodney Equi"][/caption] Judge Rodney W. Equi of Wheaton has been named Lawyer of the Year by the DuPage County Bar Association. The award was presented on June 18 in recognition of his many years of distinguished leadership and meritorious service to the bar and legal community. "Judge Equi has dedicated his career to serving DuPage County families and the legal community," remarked outgoing DCBA President Thomas A.
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June 23, 2009
State
Chicago area
- Cops gets probation for beating bartender, Chicago Tribune
- Wrongful death suit filed against Dunkin' Donuts, Chicago Tribune
Southern Illinois
- New judge assigned in Coleman triple-murder case, Belleville News-Democrat
Nation
- Student loan relief on the way for law grads, ABA Journal
Legal tech
- 5 ways lawyers can utilize the Kindle e-book, Wisconsin Law Journal
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June 22, 2009 |
Practice News
A revised version of the following jury instruction was just posted to the Illinois Supreme Court Web site: "110.04 Liability of Owner or Keeper of a Dog or Other Animal--Statutory Strict Liability."
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June 22, 2009
ISBA leaders have sent a letter to Gov. Quinn and four legislative leaders in a bid to prevent cuts of up to 50% for legal aid in the current State budget. Read the letter from ISBA President Jack Carey and ISBA President-elect John G. O'Brien.
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June 22, 2009 |
Practice News
The Supreme Court ruled today that Texas is entitled to a Voting Rights Act exemption, parents who remove their disabled children from public school can be reimbursed for a private education, and the Army Corps of Engineers can issue permits for dumping dredge into waterways. From On the Docket.
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June 22, 2009
Chicago Area
- Former Blagojevich fundraiser gets 37 months in prison, Chicago Sun-Times
- Motorcyclist charged with driving 115 mph over the speed limit, Daily Herald
- DePaul Law faculty protest firing; interim dean named, Chicago Tribune Chicago Law blog
Southern Illinois
- Missouri high court rules Bowman jury can hear about Illinois cases, Belleville News-Democrat
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June 22, 2009 |
People
[caption id="attachment_1057" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Ray J. Koenig III"][/caption] Ray J. Koenig III has become a member of the Litigation Practice Group in the Chicago office of Clark Hill PLC. Koenig practices in the areas of probate litigation, trust litigation, fiduciary litigation, elder law, estate planning and estate administration -- with a special emphasis on will, trust, guardianship, advance directive contests and other fiduciary litigation. He graduated from DePaul University School of Law in 1999 and Michigan State University in 1995. Clark Hill prides itself on more than 110 years of successful litigation experience in Illinois and throughout the United States. Its Litigation Practice Group includes more than 60 attorneys and support professionals committed to a tradition of integrity, experience and hard work in the service of its clients and communities. Illinois Lawyer Now is happy to announce transitions for ISBA members. Please include name, position, law firm, practice areas, education information and former employer. A mug shot in the JPG file format may also be included. Send information to cbonjean@isba.org.