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Special prosecutors ask IL Supreme Court to toss Smollett's 'last-ditch' try to overturn conviction
Attorney Dan Webb and his co-special prosecutors said actor Jussie Smollett's bid to overturn his conviction for lying to police about a 2019 hoax attack wrongly relies on Cook County State's Attorney's Kim Foxx decision not to prosecute to sidestep 'overwhelming' evidence against him
Neal Gerber Eisenberg Ranks Among Top Three Best Midsize Chicago Law Firms by Vault
Neal Gerber Eisenberg is proud to announce that it has been named to Vault's Top 150 Under 150, a list of leading small and midsize law firms with 150 lawyers or fewer.
Employment-Based Immigration 101 on July 16, 2024
Please join us for the next webinar in our 2024 Business Immigration series as Faegre Drinker attorneys Beth Carlson, Rob Rooney and Emily Summers provide a “back to the basics” overview on the ABCs of business immigration.
Former Senior Account Director Sues Phoenix Infrastructure for Unpaid Commissions
Renee Poda has filed a lawsuit against Phoenix Infrastructure alleging breach of contract and violations of state wage laws over unpaid commissions totaling nearly $800K.
Former Employees Allege Major Delivery Service Provider Violated Federal Labor Laws
Former employees have filed a class action lawsuit against Four Star Express Delivery LLC and several Amazon entities alleging violations of federal labor laws under the WARN Act for failing to provide adequate notice before termination.
Northwestern University accused of discriminatory hiring practices
A new lawsuit filed by FASORP accuses Northwestern University of illegal discriminatory hiring practices favoring women and racial minorities over more qualified white male candidates. The suit seeks multiple forms of relief including injunctions against current practices and mandates for merit-based selection policies.
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.