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Michael Vargas Joins Tressler's Government Practice Group
Tressler is proud to welcome Michael Vargas as an associate in the Government Practice Group in our Chicago office.
Michael and Juliet Gray honored with Humanitarian Award from Illinois Holocaust Museum
Michael and Juliet Gray were honored with the 2024 Humanitarian Award by the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center on February 27.
Jerico Matias Cruz sues Illinois State Board of Elections and Kent Sinson for disqualification from running for office
The lawsuit filed by Jerico Matias Cruz against the Illinois State Board of Elections and Kent Sinson in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District (Case ID: 1-24-0333) was decided on March 11, 2024.
Judge OKs Cook County 'assault weapons' ban, agrees that bans only apply to guns not protected by 2nd Amend
A Chicago federal judge became the latest to uphold a ban on so-called "assault weapons," saying she was bound by a 2023 appellate ruling which declared weapons labeled by lawmakers as "dangerous," "military-grade" weapons aren't protected by the Second Amendment and can be banned
Class action: ERC Specialists allegedly scammed small businesses seeking CARES Act tax credits
The lawsuit asserts the defendant allegedly misled businesses over the question of whether they could qualify for employee retention tax credits under the federal law.
Cubs sue shuttered jet club Aerovanti, say they left Cubs holding bag worth millions on sweepstakes offer
The Chicago Cubs have lodged a lawsuit against the now-defunct private jet club, Aerovanti. The baseball team alleges that Aerovanti owes them millions for purportedly "ghosting" the Cubs on a sweepstakes promotion, thereby leaving the Cubs to deal with the fallout.
BNSF to pay $75M to settle truckers' fingerprint scan class action; Lawyers could get $27M
The settlement would end the court fight in the first class action under the Illinois Biometrics Information Privacy Act to go to trial. A federal judge last summer tossed out a $228 million jury award secured by plaintiffs.
Fourth District: Constitutional challenge to Pritzker's COVID-19 emergency orders declared moot
The Fourth District Appellate Court affirmed Sangamon County Associate Judge Jennifer M. Ascher’s order finding a lawsuit filed by a group of Illinois educators moot because the COVID-19 emergency orders they were challenging are no longer in effect.
Baird & Warner accused in class action of allegedly conspiring to force home sellers to pay buyers' agents, brokers
The class action accuses Baird & Warner of allegedly violating Illinois' state antitrust and consumer fraud laws.
Judge slams door on class action vs. city over impounded cars
The lawsuit had claimed the city should face the class action because plaintiffs still faced a risk of having their cars impounded, unless the city's policies are undone. A federal judge said that is not enough to allow them to move forward with the class action now.
Class action accuses trucking companies of alleged federal Truth In Leasing, state wage law violations
The lawsuit targets trucking companies Unlimited Carrier Inc., Trans Quality Inc. and ES Express Lines Inc.
Three Chicago Women Partners Named to 2024 Notable Women in Law List
Chicago office managing partner Liisa Thomas and partners Carolyn Metnick and Katherine Gillespie have been named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2024 Notable Women in Law.
Benesch Partner J. Erik Connolly Recognized as “Stand-Out Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters
Benesch is pleased to share that Partner J. Erik Connolly has been named a “Stand-Out Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters and will be included in the organization’s database of client-nominated, stand-out attorneys.
Cook County judge says Colorado got it right, says Trump should be kicked off IL ballot
Cook County Judge Tracie Porter, a Democrat, said she agreed that Trump engaged in "insurrection" and should be removed from the Illinois ballot. She placed her decision on hold, however, leaving it appeals courts, and perhaps the U.S. Supreme Court, to have the final say
Chicago man sues Krazy Dan's fireworks stand after he was injured by firecracker
The lawsuit says the well-known fireworks stand, which operate just across the Illinois-Indiana border, knowingly sold a firecracker rocket they knew was too dangerous, leading to a man's injuries when it allegedly exploded too quickly.
Jewish music teacher says Elmhurst University engaged in antisemitism, discrimination by firing him
Jewish musician and songwriter, Louis Yoelin, claims he was abruptly fired from his teaching position at Elmhurst University due to his online activism, allegedly against antisemitism.
IL's federal chief judge declines to answer senators' questions about S. IL judges' alleged discriminatory orders
Senators Cruz and Kennedy had sought answers from Seventh Circuit Chief Judge Diane Sykes about the courts' response to a complaint over orders issued by three southern Illinois federal judges which establish a preference to hear oral arguments from "newer, female and minority" lawyers
Cook County State's Attorney race offers voters stark choice in approach to prosecuting crime
Retired Appellate Justice Eileen O'Burke says she will restore strong prosecution of gun crimes and retail theft in Chicago and elsewhere. Clayton Harris III, who is endorsed by Chicago political bosses, says he believes current State's Attorney Foxx has earned top grades and he will continue many of her policies and goals
Gender-affirming Benefits: Best Practices for Group Health Plans on February 29, 2024
Employers and plan sponsors are facing growing – and often conflicting – pressures related to the coverage of gender-affirming care.
BFKN Partner Recognized Among Crain’s 2024 Notable Women in Law
BFKN is pleased to announce that Crain’s Chicago – a top source of news, analysis, and information on business in metropolitan Chicago for decision-makers in the private and public sectors – has recognized partner Megan Ratia as a 2024 Notable Women in Law.