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The judge also reportedly told reporters that if he rules to unseal case they’ll be able to get a court transcript.

*** UPDATE *** Hmm…

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posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 11:43 am

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One set of rules for the regular folks, one set of rules for the billionaires.

Comment by Precinct Captain Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 12:05 pm
An instance where it’s nothing until it shows itself to be something.

I’m at a point… not “what” is being held under seal, but the “why”.

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 12:05 pm
Welp, what was so damaging…

“Why” ask for the seal?

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 12:17 pm
Dealing / unsealing put this on the radar.

Comment by RNUG Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 12:19 pm
Looks like we’re about to find out Willy.

Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 12:19 pm
Sealing … although the auto-correct is somehow fitting …

Comment by RNUG Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 12:20 pm
OW is exactly right. I know Kip and I’m dying to know what this lawsuit is really about and why it’s appropriate for it to be sealed.

Comment by Chicago Cynic Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 12:21 pm
===Looks like we’re about to find out===

- 47th Ward -

Here’s the fake Rauner response, it popped in my fake email…

“This lawsuit is phony, nothing to it, nothing. They wanted it sealed, we didn’t know why, but it’s all phony, not true, we didn’t want something so phony to be read when the truth is it’s nothing”

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 12:24 pm
Lol Willy.Not enough ums and uhs to be a real fake Rauner response. Also, drop those g’s, there’s nothin’ to it. Nothin’ at all.

Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 12:27 pm
He’s not a billionaire.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 12:28 pm
Something seems up here. I can’t see the other guy bringing in Dan Webb over chump change. It’s a civil matter so obviously nothing illegal. My money is immoral or unethical.

Comment by Pundent Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 12:31 pm
Who his investors were besides pension funds…..I didn’t know he had this legal firepower against him.I can hardly wait.

Comment by Not a Billionaire Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 12:36 pm
Can we expect someone to leak information in this sealed lawsuit like Rauner did with Jb?

Comment by Real Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 12:44 pm
So Rauner can use sealed tapes in a campaign ad, but is trying to keep his own case sealed?

Comment by A Jack Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 12:59 pm
What good is a court seal? The material always seems to get released. Ask Blair Hull or Jack Ryan.

Comment by Practical Politics Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 12:59 pm
I actually prefer Trump to Rauner at this point

Comment by Batman's cousin twice removed brother's roommate Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 1:18 pm
- 47th Ward -

You’re right.

I guess now it would help Rauner if it gets dismissed because we still don’t know why it was sealed.

Dismissing it gives less credence and creates a better “why” reason…

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 1:45 pm
Maybe the sealed Rauner court documents will be leaked to the Tribune. I’m certain the Trib would publish them just like the sealed/not played at trial Blagojevich tapes. {sigh}

Comment by Sigh Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 1:46 pm
–Something seems up here. I can’t see the other guy bringing in Dan Webb over chump change.–

My thoughts, too. Webb is one of the highest-priced lawyers in the country.

Comment by wordslinger Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 1:56 pm
Was it sealed with duct tape?

Comment by Flynn's Mom Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 2:00 pm
What does Rauner’s court costume look like?

Comment by Flynn's Mom Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 2:01 pm
Ok, Rauner once hired this attorney Dan Webb so idk why the plantiff would also hire him.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-hires-dan-webb-in-move-against-forced-union-dues-labor-vows-battle/amp/

Comment by Real Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 2:09 pm
Betcha this ain’t gonna make ole Brucie look very good.

Comment by Chicago Cynic Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 2:46 pm
Most of these claims have a two-year statute of limitation. He’s been Guv for three years, Could it be that claims in the suit will show he’s been actively involved in managing investments since taking office?

Comment by Roman Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 2:55 pm
Maybe someone will file a pleading that attaches some of the earlier pleadings.

Comment by Annie Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 3:30 pm
Roman, doubtful. Rauner is an experienced private equity investor and would know that he opens himself to huge personal financial liability if he steps outside the role of “limited partner.” They’re called that for a reason.
I’m guessing that the dispute is either over capital calls, a particular company in the private equity fund’s portfolio, or maybe both.

Comment by Arthur Andersen Friday, Jan 19, 18 @ 4:14 pm