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Lawsuit: IL law requiring insurers to pay for abortions tramples religious freedom rights

By Jonathan Bilyk |
A group of pro-life groups and employers, including a private school and a manufacturer, filed suit against Gov. Pritzker and the state, saying the Reproductive Health Act violates their First Amendment rights and federal law by forcing them to pay for others' abortions against their religious beliefs

Justice for Jussie? IL Supreme Court overturns Smollett conviction for lying to cops

By Jonathan Bilyk |
The Illinois Supreme Court said Smollett's conviction for lying to police about his hoax attack claims was an unconstitutional violation of his rights to due process because he should have been able to rely on the charge-dropping deal from Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx

Greenberg Traurig’s Steven M. Malina Named to Securities Docket’s 2024 ‘Enforcement Elite’ List

By The Cook County Record |
Steven M. Malina, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Litigation Practice, was named to Securities Docket’s 2024 “Enforcement Elite” list.

Controversial Cook County judge loses retention bid, unofficial vote totals show

By Jonathan Bilyk |
According to unofficial vote totals, Cook County Judge Shannon O'Malley - formerly known as Phillip Spiwak - appears to have fallen short of retaining his seat on the county court. O'Malley famously changed his name to sound Irish in an apparent bid to win election, and has been accused of living outside the county

Attorney General Raoul Charges Bond County Man With Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, Weapon by a Felon

By The Cook County Record |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Pocahontas, Illinois man with possessing child sexual abuse material.

Judges: Reforms to limit harm from IL biometrics law should apply to pending lawsuits, too

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Recent rulings from a Chicago federal judge and a Cook County judge are seen as key wins for Illinois businesses, as they begin the work of answering a key question that could decide the fates of potentially hundreds of lawsuits with many millions of dollars at stake

Foxx files suit to get Viverette removed from office in Ford Heights over past criminal convictions

By Cook County Record |
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has filed a lawsuit seeking to remove Ford Heights Village Trustee Jimmy Viverette from office due to his past criminal convictions.

Troutman Pepper Counsels CuraLinc Healthcare in Strategic Acquisition of Marquee Health

By The Cook County Record |
Troutman Pepper client CuraLinc Healthcare, a leading provider of mental health and wellbeing programs for employees, students and families, and Lightyear Capital, a New York-based private equity firm, recently announced the strategic acquisition of Marquee Health, a premier provider of corporate wellness and health coaching services.

Glock: IL law underpinning Chicago's gun violence lawsuit violates Second Amendment, is unconstitutional

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Firearms maker Glock says Chicago and Illinois are attempting to use a lawsuit under an allegedly unconstitutional Illinois consumer fraud law to win a court order all but banning the sale of Glock handguns, which Glock said violates the Second Amendment and the Commerce Clause

Society Insurance says shouldn't be obligated to cover Cermak Produce vs employees' biometrics class action

By Cook County Record |
Society Insurance has filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court seeking a declaratory judgment that it is not obligated to provide insurance coverage to Cermak Produce, a Chicago-area supermarket chain, in connection with a class action lawsuit.

Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Plea in Case Stemming From Investigation Into Suburban Drug, Gun Activity

By The Cook County Record |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced an Aurora, Illinois man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison for his role in drug sales throughout Chicagoland.

Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach at Chicago-Based University Compromised Personal Information

By Cook County Record |
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Saint Xavier University alleging negligence in safeguarding personal data following a significant data breach.

Plaintiff alleges former employer Crosstown Real Estate of age discrimination

By Cook County Record |
Cheryl Hanna has taken legal action against Crosstown Real Estate for alleged age discrimination during her tenure as a real estate agent.

Plaintiff alleges negligence against retail giant following slip-and-fall incident

By Cook County Record |
A slip-and-fall accident at a Bartlett-based store has led Robert Merheb to file a lawsuit against The Home Depot USA and The Home Depot Inc., citing negligence as the cause of his injuries.

Constitution doesn't block Indiana's ban on gender transition procedures for kids: Appeals court

By Jonathan Bilyk |
A divided federal appeals panel said the Indiana ban on surgeries, puberty blockers and other care do not violate parent's rights to direct their children's medical care nor the speech rights of doctors, dissolving a lower court's injunction blocking enforcement of the law

Village Police Accused of False Arrest by Local Resident

By Cook County Record |
Samuel Gonzalez has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Summit and two police officers for allegedly conducting a false arrest without probable cause or a warrant in June 2023.

Holland & Knight Receives 309 First-Tier Rankings in Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" Guide

By The Cook County Record |
Holland & Knight ranked as a national first-tier law firm in 37 practice areas in the 2025 edition of the Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" guide.

Jones Day partner Neal Stephens authors Prosecutorial Misconduct: A Practical Guide for Criminal Defense Lawyers published by the American Bar Association

By The Cook County Record |
Neal Stephens, a partner in Jones Day's Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice, authored the recently published Prosecutorial Misconduct: A Practical Guide for Criminal Defense Lawyers (American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section, 2024).

Former Employee Alleges Pippin's Tavern Violated Overtime Pay Laws

By Cook County Record |
Heron Rivera has taken legal action against Pippin's Tavern in Chicago for allegedly failing to pay him overtime wages despite working extensive hours beyond a typical workweek.

Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Retail Giant Following Workplace Injury

By Cook County Record |
Stephen Termunde has taken legal action against Wal-Mart Associates Inc., claiming wrongful termination following a workplace injury that exacerbated his existing health issues.