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Aziz Huq Writes About Trump’s Dictatorship Comments
When, in a Fox News town hall, Trump promised not to be a “dictator” except on “day one,” he was responding to a softball lobbed by the moderator, Sean Hannity: “You would never abuse power as retribution against anybody?”
Illinois Supreme Court Announces Members of Committee on Pretrial Education
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the members of the Illinois Judicial College Committee on Pretrial Education (CPTE), the seventh Standing Committee of the Illinois Judicial College.
Fox Rothschild Partners With Diversity Lab on Commitment to Increase Disability Inclusion
Fox Rothschild joined more than 90 leading law firms in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada in partnering with Diversity Lab to continue building a culture of inclusion for people with disabilities.
Emer Simic Elected President of the Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law—Chicago Chapter for 2024
Emer Simic, a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group, has been elected as the President of the Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law—Chicago Chapter for the year 2024.
Polsinelli Expands Nonprofit Organization Practice with New Counsel in Chicago
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has expanded its Nonprofit Organizations Practice Group and welcomed Jacob Zerkle as counsel in the firm’s Chicago office.
Husch Blackwell Education Team and the Council of the Great City Schools Win Best Brief Award from the Education Law Association
A team of Husch Blackwell attorneys, plus legal, legislative and research staff from the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) won the 2023 August Steinhilber Award for “Best Brief” from the Education Law Association (ELA).
Kayla Siam Honored with Atlas Award from Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Thompson Coburn associate Kayla Siam is among the first recipients of an award for outstanding achievement in a program developing diverse future leaders in the law.
Alasauskas to Speak at Hoosier College and Career Academy's Virtual Career Fair
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Associate Amanda J. Alasauskas will present at Hoosier College and Career Academy’s virtual career fair on December 15.
Hajin Kim and Joshua Macey Present on Effective Climate Action
The need for effective climate action is clear.
Where Business, Law, and STEM Converge
Celebrating its 10th year, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s Master of Science in Law program prepares students for diverse roles in a myriad of fields
ALM Selects Shook BIPA Team for Runner-Up, Litigators of the Week on December 8, 2023
American Lawyer Litigation Daily selected Shook, and our co-counsel, as Runners-Up for Litigators of the Week, following an important win that may affect dozens of pending class actions relating to medication management and technology.
Financial Times Recognizes Morgan Lewis for Justice and Civil Rights Innovations
The Financial Times named Morgan Lewis the winner of the Innovative Lawyers in Access to Justice & Civil Rights category as part of the FT Innovative Lawyers North America Awards 2023, held December 4 in New York.
Beyond Genesis - Navigating Recent Changes to the 340B Program Landscape on December 12, 2023
There have been several 340B updates in the past month that impact covered entities and the scope of their programs, particularly a ruling in the Genesis Health Care, Inc. v. Becerra case involving HRSA’s interpretation of who qualifies as a 340B patient.
Eric Posner Counters Arguments That a Second Trump Term Would Be a Dictatorship
Americans have worried about their presidents becoming dictators (or, in the old days, tyrants) ever since the Unites States was founded.
2023 ERISA Litigation: What You Need to Know on December 12
ERISA litigation continued to make headlines throughout 2023.
Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Anna Wermuth and Jeremy Glenn Named to Crain’s 2023 Notable Leaders in Employment and Labor Law
Cozen O’Connor Labor & Employment lawyers Anna Wermuth and Jeremy Glenn have been named to the 2023 list of Notable Leaders in Employment and Labor Law by Crain’s Chicago Business magazine.
Sheppard Mullin Scores 100 on The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index
Sheppard Mullin received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality, administered by The Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
Benesch Welcomes Associate to Litigation Team in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate Denis Yavorskiy to the Litigation Practice Group in Chicago.
Locke Lord Earns 85 in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index
Locke Lord has received a score of 85 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Benesch Introduces Latest Class of Associates in Chicago Office
Benesch, recognized as one of the fastest-growing firms on the AmLaw 200 list, is thrilled to introduce five new associates to our Chicago office.