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Courts & Cases
Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa discusses the legislation to allow new nuclear reactors in Illinois, which he co-sponsored with Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, after it cleared both chambers on Thursday in Springfield. –
John O'Connor/AP
Lawmakers OK nuclear reactors, don’t extend private-school scholarships
The Illinois House on Thursday approved development of new nuclear reactors, reversing a 1987 moratorium and sending to Gov. J.B. Pritzker a plan that addresses the Democrat’s safety concerns over the proposal.
By John O'Connor
SCOTUS hears arguments in social media case over free speech
The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to side with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security.
By Mark Sherman
Longtime alderman Ed Burke found guilty of corruption
A federal jury Thursday found former Chicago Alderman Edward M. Burke, once the most powerful member of the Chicago City Council and the husband of a former chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, guilty of public corruption.
By Patricia Manson
Trial Notebook
Court weighs informed consent on alternative treatment options
With no local precedent on an important aspect of informed consent in a malpractice case against an emergency medicine physician, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals looked at “the primary cases” from other jurisdictions on “the duty to inform the patient of alternative treatment options.”
By Steven P. Garmisa
Case Summaries
Family law — motion to modify judgment for dissolution
Admiralty law — negligence
Criminal procedure — appeals from interlocutory orders
Criminal law — pretrial release
RLUIPA — zoning ordinance
7th Circuit Opinions
Direct Supply, Inc. v. USA
No. 23-1936 – March 22, 2024
Bulk Transport, Corp. v. Teamsters Union Local 142
No. 23-1917 – March 22, 2024
Bulk Transport, Corp. v. Teamsters Union Local 142
No. 23-1563 – March 22, 2024
Kelly Chavez v. Martin J. O'Malley
No. 23-1196 – March 22, 2024
Tony P. Rogers v. Jason Wells
No. 17-2903 – March 22, 2024
Illinois Supreme Court Opinions
Kopf v. Kelly
March 21, 2024
People v. Gray
March 21, 2024
Miller v. Department of Agriculture
March 21, 2024
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DuPage County Circuit Court - Administrative Order 24-3 - In the Matter of Assigning Judges, Courtrooms and Cases
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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois - Proposal to Amend Local Rule 5.1
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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois - Proposal to Amend Local Rule 17.1
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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois - Proposal to Amend Local Rule 77.2
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