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IL Dems can't overturn court order stopping them from using ballot access law to block GOPers from running in Nov.
The Illinois Supreme Court could not come up with a four-member majority to overturn a Springfield judge's ruling that a new "anti-slating" law supported by Gov. Pritzker and his fellow Democrats was unconstitutional. The decision means Dems can't block Keeven, other GOP legislative candidates from the fall ballot
Best Lawyers Ranks Shook’s Next Generation Lawyers as Ones to Watch
Shook is honored to have 53 next-generation lawyers selected by Best Lawyers® as “Ones to Watch.”
Appeals court: GOP congressman, voters can't sue IL for counting mail-in votes 2 weeks after Election Day
A divided federal appeals panel sided with the state and Democrats in tossing out a lawsuit challenging Illinois law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to 14 days after Election Day. A dissenting judge said the U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, who led the lawsuit, was wrongly denied the chance to have his case heard
Reed Smith advises Dreamscape on its sale to Recorded Books
Reed Smith attorneys have advised Dreamscape Media, an independent publisher and multimedia studio, on its sale to Recorded Books, Inc., a global audiobook publishing company.
Judge greenlights antitrust class action involving auto dealer software market
Software developers says companies agreed to squeeze out third-party data integrators
Appeals court tosses Dorman suit challenging IL ban on short-barreled rifles
The Fifth District Appellate Court said the state's ban on short-barreled rifles doesn't violate the Second Amendment or recent Supreme Court decisions because federal courts have consistently ruled that such weapons aren't commonly used for self-defense, but rather for crimes
Veteran Sues Local Police Department Over Alleged Civil Rights Violations
Rafael Taboada has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Cicero Police Department alleging unlawful detention and excessive use of force. The suit seeks over $50 million in damages for physical injuries and emotional distress stemming from an incident on August 31, 2023.
Plaintiff alleges Chicago Police Officer violated civil rights during unwarranted traffic stop
In a recent court filing dated August 5th, Samuel M. Herrera accuses Chicago Police Officer Cesar Astorga of conducting an unlawful traffic stop and search on May 24th without any legal justification. Represented by Ed Fox & Associates Ltd., Herrera seeks multiple forms of relief including general damages for emotional distress and punitive damages.
Day Laborers Sue City of Chicago and Home Depot Over Alleged Civil Rights Violations
Recent immigrants working as day laborers have filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago and Home Depot alleging severe abuse at the hands of off-duty police officers hired as security personnel. The suit details multiple incidents involving physical assaults motivated by racial discrimination between October 2023 and May 2024.
Former Employee Alleges Telecommunications Giant Violated Disability Rights
Pompey L. Hicks III has filed a lawsuit against AT&T Inc., alleging violations under both federal and state disability rights laws after enduring what he describes as discriminatory treatment following an ankle injury that limited his job capabilities.
Former Employee Alleges Hostile Work Environment Against Staffing Agency and Food Manufacturer
A former employee has sued Onin Staffing LLC and Element Food Solutions LLC for creating a hostile work environment leading to retaliatory discharge after reporting workplace issues including harassment and sexual misconduct allegations.
Troutman Pepper Announces 2025 Best Lawyers Rankings
The Best Lawyers in America® — the oldest peer-reviewed publication in the legal profession — has recognized 242 Troutman Pepper attorneys as Best Lawyers in America in its 2025 edition.
Elections hearing officer: New IL ballot access law shouldn't apply to GOP candidate who filed before law was signed
Illinois candidates and voters still await an Illinois Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of a ballot access law, which GOPers say was designed to block them from the Nov. ballot. That decision shouldn't matter for at least one GOP candidate who filed the day before Pritzker signed the law, a hearing officer said
Plaintiff alleges Illinois State Trooper engaged in Racial Profiling
Douglas Bennett has filed a lawsuit against an Illinois State Trooper alleging false arrest and racial profiling stemming from an April traffic stop incident. The case highlights significant concerns about police conduct and constitutional violations.
Firefighters Accuse Chicago Fire Commissioner Of Racial Discrimination In Promotions
Three Chicago firefighters have filed a lawsuit against Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt alleging racial discrimination in promotional exams. The plaintiffs claim that their test scores were intentionally delayed to meet a racial quota for African-American promotions.
Plaintiff Alleges Racial Discrimination Against HVAC Company
Charles Ivy has filed a lawsuit against Besco Air Inc., alleging racial discrimination during his brief tenure at the company earlier this year. The suit claims that Ivy faced daily racial slurs and unfair termination based on race.
Plaintiff Alleges Gross Negligence Led to Son's Death in Winnebago County Jail
Pamela Littrell has filed a lawsuit against Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana and others alleging gross negligence leading to her son's death due to untreated opioid withdrawal while detained at Winnebago County Jail. The suit seeks compensatory damages among other reliefs.
Chicago Resident Alleges False Arrest by Franklin Park Police
Anthony McFadden has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Police Officer Alf Quinones and the Village of Franklin Park of false arrest and civil rights violations stemming from an incident in May 2023 where he was wrongfully detained and prosecuted without probable cause.
Seven Clausen Miller Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
Clausen Miller is proud to announce that seven attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their exemplary work and accomplishments in their practice areas.
Orlando Senior Associate Chip Gray Honored with Veteran Leadership Award
Profiles in Diversity Journal has designated Nelson Mullins senior associate Chip Gray with a 2024 Veteran Leadership award.