Breaking legal news for Thursday, April 8

Central Illinois

Lawyer seeks report on man's tasing, Peoria Journal Star

Chicago area

Court rips cops in murder frameup, Chicago Tribune
Grand jury to investigate accusations against McHenry Co. state's attorney, Daily Herald
Court hears TV pitchman's appeal of contempt sentence, Chicago Tribune
Prosecutor defends delay in reporting arrest in Vernon Hills slaying, Chicago Tribune

Nation

Mayer Brown to lay off 28 lawyers and 47 staff in U.S., but says legal market is improving, ABA Journal
Chief Justice says Court collegial, but compromise can be difficult, ABA Journal

This post is updated with breaking news throughout the day.

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Chris Bonjean

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