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—• Wednesday, February 22, 2012 •—
Quinn asks for needed budget cuts
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Patrick J. Quinn today called for the shutdown of two juvenile justice facilities as part of a wider cost-reduction effort in his proposed fiscal year 2013 budget.
Lawyers attempt to beat, not bill time
When Barry Levenstam participates with the Jenner & Block LLP team in the "Hustle Up the Hancock" event Sunday, he will pin photos of two former colleagues to his shirt.
House committee passes abortion bills
SPRINGFIELD — Two bills dealing with clinics and physicians who perform abortions passed Tuesday through the Illinois House Agriculture and Conservation Committee.
Indiana small claims courts come under scrutiny
INDIANAPOLIS — Defendants who say they've faced intimidation from attorneys for debt collectors in Marion County's small claims courts are welcoming the Indiana Supreme Court's decision to appoint two judges to review allegations against the court system.
Some county commissioners want change to anti-ICE law
Some Cook County commissioners are seeking to amend the county's ordinance that essentially calls for no cooperation with U.S. immigration officials.
Firm gives local housing program a boost
Microsoft files EU complaint over patent use
Double jeopardy opinion goes before high court
Family gets $7.5 million in death after spleen removal
Bill would give jurors option to return fee
Profanity in classroom riles up lawmaker
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Curtis Burcham wound up sparking a noteworthy judicial debate about the public policy of the Illinois uninsured motorist (UM) law — even though he didn't present any public policy arguments when responding to West Bend Mutual Insurance Co.'s appeal from a declaratory judgment on what damages he was entitled to demand during arbitration.
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