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Book editors sue former publisher for copyright infringement, false advertising
A recently filed federal lawsuit marks a new chapter in an ongoing dispute between the editors of a book about a long-term education experiment in Winnetka, Ill. and the book’s former publisher.
Appellate court affirms nearly $2M award to bicyclist who sued city for negligence
An appeals panel this month upheld nearly $2 million in damages the City of Chicago was ordered to pay a man who broke his left shoulder in a bicycling accident.
Man files class action RICO suit over websites that display mug shots
A Cook County man has filed a class action lawsuit against two Texas companies after his name and booking picture appeared on the website bustedmugshots.com.
Man files racial, sexual harrassment suit against former employer
A man is seeking a jury trial for alleged racial and sexual harassment that he claims cost him his job.
Helzberg removes proposed class action suit over diamond weight to federal court
Helzberg Diamond Shops Inc. has removed a class action lawsuit involving the weight of its diamonds from Cook County Circuit Court to federal court.
ARDC hearing board recommends disbarment for Oak Brook attorney
A hearing board of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) has recommended an Oak Brook attorney be disbarred for misappropriating more than $2 million from a client.