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Ohio SC rules against JobsOhio
O'Connor COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - The Ohio Supreme Court last week dismissed a complaint over JobsOhio, a nonprofit corporation created by the state to promote economic development.
Ohio SC allows city vote on Citizens United measure
O'Donnell COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - The Ohio Supreme Court has quashed the city of Brecksville's attempt to block the placement of a citizens' initiative over corporate campaign contributions on the Nov. 6 ballot.
Ill. SC: Moving train an obvious danger
Freeman SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Saying that a moving train presents an obvious danger, the Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a $3.9 million jury award against a trio of railroad companies.
Ill. SC reverses part of Fifth District ruling over arbitration agreements
Theis SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - For the second time in two years, the Illinois Supreme Court has issued a ruling in a Fifth District case dealing with arbitration agreements.
Employee benefits attorneys continue to advise clients on Obamacare, say more guidance is needed
Wofford CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A lot of employers waited for the U.S. Supreme Court to issue a ruling over the Affordable Care Act (ACA) before they started making major decisions.
Ill. court reverses $17.8M asbestos verdict
Steigmann SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - A split panel of the Illinois Fourth District Appellate Court has reversed a $17.8 million verdict in a McLean County asbestos conspiracy case.
Ill. and Ind. residents file lawsuits against BP over tainted fuel
Clinton Krislov CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - At least four federal lawsuits have been filed against BP stemming from the company's recent fuel quality issue that caused car problems for some Midwestern motorists.
Political Action Committee sues over Illinois campaign contribution limits
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A political action committee led by a former Republican candidate for governor has filed a lawsuit over Illinois' Election Code, claiming that certain campaign contribution limits violate its constitutional rights to equal protection and free speech.