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Supreme Court Blocks Illinois Law Meant to Prevent People from Recording Police

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the implementation of an Illinois law that was meant to prohibit people from…

Illinois Gay Marriage Ban Challenged by ACLU

On Wednesday, two dozen gay and lesbian couples filed lawsuits arguing that it is unconstitutional for the start of Illinois…

Rod Blagojevich to Report to Prison in March

Rod Blagojevich is headed to a prison in the middle of the month of March and he has said that…

Jenner Helps To Win The Case For Man Convicted of Murder Despite Evidence Of His Innocence

On December 9 of this year, a panel of Illinois court judges reversed Juan Rivera's 1993 conviction for the raping…

Jenner Block Earns Major Pro Bono Victory; 12,000 Hours Spent on Latest Trial

In recent weeks, a panel of Illinois appeals court judges reversed Juan Rivera's 1993 conviction for raping and murdering 11-year-old…

An Illinois Law Dean Lied About Data For Money

A final report on the matter concluded that the University of Illinois dean of admissions who falsified LSAT and GPA…

Illinois Law Theory of Admission Fraud

It's time to check in on the University of Illinois College of Law and its false reporting on the qualifications…

Illinois Abolishes Death Penalty

Illinois today became the 16th state to abolish the death penalty when Governor Pat Quinn signed into law a bill…

Morning Roundup

Good morning everyone! Today is Tuesday, October 12th. Here's a quick look back at yesterday's stories. A top Polish banking…

Winston & Strawn’s ‘Big Jim’ Thompson to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Winston & Strawn LLP said in a press release Monday that Senior Chairman and former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson, Jr.…

Morning Roundup

Good morning everyone! Today is Tuesday, May 11th. Here's a brief look at yesterday's stories. Bowie & Jensen Opens Manhattan…

Oprah Seeks To Compel Testimony Of Former Patent Prosecutor

According to the Boston Herald, Winfrey’s Harpo Productions filed a motion last week, asking that a Federal Court judge compel…