Vested Interest November/December 2014
At a time of record corporate profits and a booming stock market that has not translated into gains for middle and lower-income Americans, Gov.-Elect Bruce Rauner is expected to seek “reforms” which would weaken modest workplace protections and erode the right to reasonable compensation for those who suffer catastrophic injuries in exchange for a higher minimum wage.
Illinois Supreme Court News
Supreme Court Rules 12 (Proof of Service in the Trial and Reviewing Courts; Effective Date of Service) and 373 (Date of Filing Papers in Reviewing Court; Certificate or Affidavit of Mailing) Amended: http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/SupremeCourt/Rules/Amend/2014/091914.pdf
Vested Interest September 2014
Elections Have Consequences: The Minimum Wage Debate and Why It Matters!
Realizing a certain amount of coincidence, I write today’s thoughts on Labor Day 2014. While this particular holiday is often associated with barbecues and family gatherings, it is also a time to remember that this day honors the working man and women of our country. The impetus for establishing Labor Day resulted from the national reaction to the horrors visited upon workers during the infamous Pullman strike in our own state of Illinois. The upcoming elections will provide yet another stark contrast between candidates who honor the efforts of everyday American workers and those who do not.
Vested Interest June/July 2014
I wish to acknowledge the unique nature of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association as an organization and as a voice for a very vulnerable segment of our society-injured people. For over 60 years, ITLA has been a determined voice supporting the American civil justice system. In recent years, very slick public relations efforts by special interest groups have sought to silence or muffle that voice. The primary goal of our organization should always be to expose such cynical campaigns against the civil rights of ordinary Americans. The clearest and simplest method of protecting those rights is to always make certain that the public and our elected representatives are made aware of the truth.