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David Thomas

David Thomas — Staff writer

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dthomas@lawbulletinmedia.com

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David Thomas covers Illinois’ 1st District Appellate Court and the appellate bar as well as other criminal justice issues for the company.

David earned his bachelor degrees in journalism and political science from Northern Illinois University in 2011 and a master’s degree in public affairs reporting at the University of Illinois, Springfield in 2012, where he interned for the (Springfield) State Journal-Register covering the Illinois statehouse.

Prior to joining the Law Bulletin in November 2015, he worked as an associate editor for Inside U.S. Trade, a policy-oriented newsletter based in Arlington, Va., where he covered the inner workings of U.S. and international trade policy.

In 2018, David won the Herman Kogan Media Award for Online Legal Beat Reporting from the Chicago Bar Association for his reporting on the law surrounding secret cell-spying technology the Chicago police have access to.

He married his high school sweetheart, and they have a son named Parker and a dog named Izzy.

Recent Articles by David Thomas

High-stakes quibble over high-end kibble

A federal appeals court on Tuesday revived a dismissed class-action lawsuit against Hill’s Pet Nutrition and PetSmart over a line of expensive cat food branded as prescription-only that is “not materially different” from regular cat food.
By David Thomas
City ordinance will force new habits in worker scheduling

Though Chicago’s new Fair Workweek Ordinance doesn’t take effect until next summer, labor and employment lawyers say there’s plenty of groundwork businesses need to start now to prepare.
By David Thomas
Estate suit revived on code error

A state appeals panel on Friday called for an encore in the legal battle over the estate of the former Lyric Opera of Chicago CEO.
By David Thomas
Cook County Dems complete slate for judicial, county posts

The Cook County Democratic Party on Friday announced its slate of judicial and countywide candidates for the March 17, 2020, primary. These candidates will be able to use the party’s resources in the run-up to the primary, including help on circulating petitions, which starts Sept. 2.
By David Thomas
Neville to get Cook Co. Dems’ high court slating

A subset of the Cook County Democratic Party on Thursday recommended slating P. Scott Neville Jr. for the Illinois Supreme Court seat he currently holds on an interim basis.
By David Thomas
As her term concludes, Brown says she will keep herself busy

Dorothy A. Brown said next year’s election felt “like this is the right time” to end her tenure as Cook County Circuit Court clerk, but she hopes to complete one more electronic-filing project that will serve as a capstone for “the things I have done.”
By David Thomas
Dorothy Brown won’t seek new court clerk term

Dorothy A. Brown will not seek re-election next year, putting a bow on her 20-year tenure as the clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court.
By David Thomas
Democratic slating for judicial candidates set for end of week

Cook County Democratic Party officials on Thursday and Friday will hear from 56 candidates for judicial office in 2020, including seven who are hoping to get the party’s backing for their Illinois Supreme Court bids.
By David Thomas