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Class action: Chess.com wrongly used tracking software to acquire personal info from site users
Chess.com, an online chess community with over 100 million members, is facing a class action lawsuit.
Price check: Walmart can't escape lawsuit over price mismatches on shelves vs at checkout
Appeals panel said receipt alone doesn't absolve company of deception allegations
Lawsuit says Formula One streaming service improperly exposed personal info of subscribers
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Liberty Media Corporation and Formula One Digital Media Limited, operators of the popular Formula One racing streaming service. The lawsuit, brought by plaintiff Sergio Gutierrez on behalf of similarly situated individuals, alleges that the companies improperly exposed subscribers' personal identifying information (PII) without their consent. The complaint accuses the defendants of violating the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by disclosing subscribers' video viewing history to third-party advertisers through sophisticated...
Feds can use lending law to try to punish Townstone for alleged discriminatory radio show comments
A federal appeals panel said a lower court wrongly tossed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's action vs Townstone Financial because the judge had imposed a 'crabbed' interpretation of a federal lending discrimination law that limited the agency's ability to protect black prospective loan applicants
BFKN Attorney William Barrett Receives Award for Pro Bono & Public Service
BFKN is pleased to announce that William J. Barrett, senior member of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights practice, has been selected for the 2024 Pro Bono & Public Service Award of the Chicago Bar Association and Foundation.
Controversial ex-Alabama judge claims Chicago reneged on job offer that led her to resign judgeship
Former Alabama state judge Tracie Todd, who was twice suspended in Alabama for alleged ethics violations, has sued the city of Chicago for allegedly wrongly withdrawing a job offer that she claims led her to resign her judgeship and move to Chicago to be with her husband
Walgreens Legal Department Names Barnes & Thornburg 2023 Recipient Of Law Firm Excellence In Diversity Award, Harte Brick As 2023 DEI Rising Star
Barnes & Thornburg announced today that Walgreens Legal Department’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee has selected the firm as the recipient of its 2023 Law Firm Excellence in Diversity Award (Large Firm Category) and Harte Elena Brick as a recipient of its DEI Rising Star Award.
Benesch Again Partners with Client Kaulig Racing for NASCAR Chicago Street Race
For the second year in a row, Benesch will be represented on the track at the NASCAR Street Race in downtown Chicago.
Jewel can't evade lawsuit from woman who claims she slipped, fell on cherry
Appeals panel said grocer shouldn't have been granted summary judgment
Exploring Food & Agribusiness M&A Trends on July 11, 2024
Join us for a discussion with Garrigues and Faegre Drinker to understand the latest M&A trends in the food and agribusiness industry.
12 Quinn Emanuel Attorneys Recognized in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation
Quinn Emanuel is pleased to announce that 12 of our attorneys across 5 offices have been recognized by Lawdragon as part of the 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation.
BOR Commissioner Steele's ex spokesman says was illegally fired for not helping Steele politically
Frank Calabrese claims Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele and her deputy illegally retaliated against him when he allegedly refused to help her use the Chicago Bears tax appeal to advance herself politically and refused to help her gain control of the BOR
BFKN Associate Invited to Participate in National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges’ 2024 Next Generation Program
We are pleased to announce that Alexander F. Berk will participate in National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ)’s 2024 Next Generation (NextGen) Program which will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Downtown in Seattle, Washington.
Charlie Shih Speaks at the Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago's Annual Summit
Intellectual Property associate Charlie Shih recently attended the Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago's (TJCCC) Annual Summit, which took place on June 29 in Chicago, IL.
Lawrence Kern Joins Holland & Knight's Private Wealth Services Group in Chicago
Holland & Knight welcomes Lawrence "Larry" Kern as a partner in the Private Wealth Services Group in Chicago.
Former Employee Sues Prominent Medical Center Over Disability Discrimination
Latoya Clifton has filed a lawsuit against Rush University Medical Center alleging discrimination based on her epilepsy and wrongful termination after requesting medical leave accommodations. The case highlights issues related to ADA compliance and FMLA rights.
Parents Sue School District Over Alleged Unlawful Strip Search of Transgender Student
A middle school student was allegedly forced into an unlawful strip search by school officials at Jay Stream Middle School in Illinois. The parents have filed a lawsuit seeking over $100,000 in damages for emotional distress and violation of constitutional rights.
Caretaker Sues Metra Employees Over Alleged Unlawful Tasing Incident
Hambi Cetewayo has filed a lawsuit against Metra employees alleging wrongful tasing and malicious prosecution after an incident at Blue Island Metra Station in September 2022. The case highlights serious accusations including violations of civil rights under federal law.
Former Employee Sues State Regulatory Agency for Disability Discrimination
Bryan Tiller has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation alleging discrimination under the ADA due to their failure to accommodate his disability needs followed by retaliatory termination.
Former Custodian Alleges Discrimination by School District
A former custodian has sued Wood Dale School District 7 alleging severe discrimination based on sex and national origin. The plaintiff claims she faced ongoing harassment from her manager since at least 2015 leading up to her termination in October last year.