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Appellate panel reverses ruling against attorneys in negligence suit
Attorneys for an ophthalmologist and his medical practice should not be held in contempt for failing to produce a document related to their client’s prior suspension, a state appellate panel held.
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ARDC board recommends suspending attorney who failed to return fees
An attorney who failed to return more than $11,000 in unearned retainer fees should be suspended for one year, according to the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission hearing board.
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Federal judge reduces attorney fees in church’s suit against Chicago
A federal judge reduced the amount of attorney fees sought by a church in a lawsuit against the city of Chicago over violations of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act.
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Illinois lawmakers prepare for possible federal cuts to Medicaid
Health care advocates, hospital officials and people who rely on Medicaid for their medical coverage warned state lawmakers Wednesday of consequences that could result from proposed cuts in federal Medicaid funding.
By Peter Hancock and Jade Aubrey
