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Katriina McGuire Named Notable Woman in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business
Thompson Coburn partner Katriina McGuire was named to the 2024 list of Notable Women in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Jeffrey Cummings (JD ’87), U.S. District Judge, to Deliver 2024 Convocation Address
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is excited to announce that Judge Jeffrey Cummings will deliver the convocation address to the Class of 2024.
Crain’s Chicago Business Names Troutman Pepper Partner Molly DiRago Among Notable Women in Law
Molly DiRago, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Business Litigation and Privacy + Cyber practices, has been recognized among the 2024 Notable Women in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Chicago Board of Elections, City Hall each seek to appeal ruling invalidating Chicago tax hike referendum
Both the Chicago Board of Elections and city of Chicago will argue a Cook County judge was wrong to block the city from intervening in the court fight over the so-called Bring Chicago Home referendum. The judge ruled the ballot question is illegally drafted, and votes should not be counted.
Affinity Fraud: Scams, Scoundrels, and Receiverships on February 28, 2024
Ira Bodenstein will present “Affinity Fraud: Scams, Scoundrels, and Receiverships” at the National Association of Federal Equity Receiver (NAFER)’s first Receivers’ Huddle of 2024.
Lindsey Paige Markus Named a Crain’s Notable Woman in Law for 2024
Chuhak and Tecson, P.C. congratulates Lindsey Paige Markus, shareholder and practice group leader of the firm’s 25-attorney trusts and estate practice group, on being named a Notable Woman in Law for 2024 by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Benesch Partners Bryna Dahlin, Caitlin Kovacs and Nicole Wrigley Recognized Among Crain’s Chicago Notable Women in Law 2024
AmLaw 200 law firm Benesch is pleased to announce that Crain’s Chicago Business has selected Partners Bryan Dahlin, Caitlin Kovacs and Nicole Wrigley as 2024 Notable Women in Law honorees.
ERISA Preemption and Employee Benefit Claims: Recent Court Decisions, Causes of Action, Plan Administration on February 28, 2024
Litigation attorney Chelsea McCarthy will co-lead a Strafford webinar guiding counsel on Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) preemption rules and their effects on litigating employee benefit claims.
Locke Lord’s Carolyn Blessing, Jennifer Kenedy and Andrea Verney Kerstein Recognized as Notable Women in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business
Locke Lord Chicago Partners Carolyn Blessing, Jennifer Kenedy and Andrea Verney Kerstein have been selected by Crain’s Chicago Business as 2024 Notable Women in Law honorees.
Reed Smith’s Jennifer Yule DePriest named ’Notable Woman in Law’ by Crain’s Chicago Business
Jennifer Yule DePriest, managing partner of Reed Smith’s Chicago office, has been named a “Notable Woman in Law” by Crain’s Chicago Business, the firm announced.
Julie Proscia Named Crain's Chicago Business Notable Women in Law Honoree
Congratulations to Julie Proscia who has been named by Crain's Chicago Business a Notable Woman in Law for 2024!
Martha C. Nussbaum to Be Honored with Norman Maclean Faculty Award
Martha C. Nussbaum, Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics, appointed in the Law School and the Philosophy Department, is one of two University of Chicago scholars named a recipient of this year’s Norman Maclean Faculty Award.
Class action accuses Danone Water of containing microplastics
Danone Waters of America is facing a class action lawsuit that alleges the company misled consumers by labeling its products as "Natural Spring Water," when in fact they allegedly contain microplastics.
CVS says Redbox must remove its kiosks after contract expired
CVS Pharmacy has filed a lawsuit against Redbox Automated Retail LLC, alleging that the DVD rental company has refused to remove its kiosks from CVS stores despite the expiration of their contract.
Counties say Supreme Court decision chastising forced home sales over unpaid property tax bills shouldn't apply in IL
A group of Illinois counties, including DuPage, Lake, Kane and Will, argued that a class action lawsuit over "equity theft" should be tossed, despite a U.S. Supreme Court decision that appears to declare sales of entire homes to satisfy delinquent property tax bills to be unconstitutional takings
Family Office Tax Webinar Series: Compensation Strategies on February 27, 2024
Taxes can have a significant impact on family offices, influencing decisions around structure, investing and overall planning strategies.
Law School Clinic Helps Bring $50M Affordable Housing Development to West Side Neighborhood
Vacant lots in Chicago’s West Side will soon be transformed into a new six-story building containing 78 units of affordable and market rate rental housing, thanks in part to the work of faculty and students in the Law School’s Housing Initiative Transactional Clinic.
Loyola University Chicago Names Douglas W. Woods, PhD as Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Loyola University Chicago announced that Douglas W. Woods, PhD has been appointed as Provost and Chief Academic Officer, effective July 8, 2024.
BFKN Represents Client in Successful Chapter 15 Recognition
BFKN’s Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights Group represented, as co-counsel with Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones, Nexii Building Solutions Inc.
Judge invalidates 'Bring Chicago Home' real estate sales tax hike referendum
The judge said the referendum supported by Mayor Brandon Johnson in the name of fighting homelessness was illegally placed on the ballot. Supporters said the decision was racist 'voter suppression' and vowed appeal. Opponents say the referendum is a backdoor property tax increase with no safeguards on how the funds would be spent