The following letter to the editor by ITLA President J. Matthew Dudley was published in Crain’s Chicago Business on September 1, 2021. New law makes for fairer courts In a recent letter (“New Illinois law perpetuates frivolous courts,” Aug. 25, 2021), Illinois Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie cites a survey commissioned by the U.S.…
LEARN MOREVested Interest June/July 2021 The light at the end of the tunnel is here. After months of lockdowns and other safety precautions which precluded jury trials from occurring with any real frequency, the doors to the courthouse are re-opening. Just last week our Supreme Court issued two orders designed at re-activating circuit courts. One order…
LEARN MOREThe following column by ITLA President J. Matthew Dudley appeared in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Prejudgment interest law will result in earlier case resolution That justice delayed is justice denied is especially true for a person who has suffered a life-altering injury, incurred exorbitant medical expenses or lost…
LEARN MOREThe following column by ITLA President J. Matthew Dudley appeared in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin on Thursday, June 17, 2021. New ITLA president charts course for term Initially, I want to express how honored I am to have the privilege of serving as president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Our organization has…
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