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Ill. Senate calls on Congress to overturn Citizens United ruling

May 15, 2013 11:38 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) — The Illinois Senate on Tuesday approved a joint resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allowed unrestricted campaign spending by corporations. The state Senate voted 37-9 in favor … Read More »

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Madigan sues storm chaser over alleged fraud

May 13, 2013 12:30 PM
By Bryan Cohen

CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit Thursday against a Chicago area home repair firm that allegedly failed to complete contracted projects and failed to pay its suppliers after severe storms. Antioch-based Perfect Restorations and … Read More »

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Illinois AG files suit against former charity CFO

May 7, 2013 11:40 AM
By Bryan Cohen

CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit Monday against the former chief financial officer of the Marcy-Newberry Association social services charity after he allegedly misappropriated more than $205,000. Donald Chew allegedly misappropriated at least $205,372 from … Read More »

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Illinois AG files pollution lawsuit against auto parts dealer

May 3, 2013 1:31 PM
By Bryan Cohen

CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a lawsuit Wednesday against a Cahokia auto parts dealer for allegations of air and water pollution violations following a massive fire in April. The lawsuit, which was filed jointly by … Read More »

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Obama nominates N.C. Congressman to head federal agency overseeing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

May 2, 2013 10:00 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that he plans to nominate a new director of the Federal Housing Finance Authority. The FHFA is the agency that manages Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac following the 2008 financial crisis. … Read More »

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Others working to make sure insurers dole out unclaimed property properly

May 2, 2013 8:16 AM
By Bethany Krajelis

CHICAGO — State lawmakers and insurance regulators aren’t the only ones trying to resolve concerns over some insurance companies’ failure to pay out death benefits. Following investigations into these companies’ practices over the past few years, some states have entered … Read More »

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Illinois AG files lawsuit against Carterville auto dealer

May 1, 2013 12:57 PM
By Bryan Cohen

CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against a Carterville-based auto dealership that allegedly engaged in deceptive sales tactics. The lawsuit, filed in Williamson County Circuit Court, alleged that RTO Auto Sales and … Read More »

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Report: Ill. AG won’t drop lawsuit over union workers’ back pay just yet

April 30, 2013 9:30 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said last week she won’t drop a lawsuit over back pay for union workers, even at the behest of Gov. Pat Quinn. According to The Associated Press, Quinn wants Madigan … Read More »

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Madigan announces $5M in grants for foreclosure mediation

April 26, 2013 12:55 PM
By Bryan Cohen

CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Thursday that she awarded $5 million in grants from the national foreclosure settlement to fund new mortgage foreclosure mediation programs in counties with significant needs. The $5 million in grants … Read More »

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Madigan distributes $3.3 million to county recorders

April 24, 2013 12:43 PM
By Bryan Cohen

CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Wednesday the distribution of $3.3 million to Illinois county recorders from the proceeds of a national settlement with Lender Processing Services Inc. In January, Madigan and 45 other attorneys general … Read More »

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