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Cook County Circuit Court Judge Celia G. Gamrath is seeking a seat on the 1st District Appellate Court. – Photo by Rena Naltsas

Judge Celia Gamrath leans into appellate experience in 1st District race

Judge Celia G. Gamrath is confident that her prior appellate experience and current role in Cook County Circuit Court’s Chancery Division will prove a powerful framework if she’s elected to the 1st District Appellate Court.
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Adrian removed from bench over reversal of rape conviction

Adams County Judge Robert Adrian, who sparked outrage by reversing a man’s rape conviction involving a 16-year-old girl, has been removed from the bench after a judicial oversight body found he circumvented the law and engaged in misconduct.
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OxyContin marketer agrees to pay $350M rather than face lawsuits

An advertising agency that helped develop marketing campaigns for OxyContin and other prescription painkillers has agreed to pay U.S. states $350 million rather than face the possibility of trials over its role in the opioid crisis, attorneys general said Thursday.

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Manufacturer claims immunity for rubber bullet injury

Claiming immunity under the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act when Eduardo Santos sued for severe injuries allegedly caused by a police officer who shot him in the face with a rubber bullet, Defense Technology — the company that manufactured the “kinetic impact projectile” and KIP launcher — argued the statute’s product-liability exception didn’t apply.

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