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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

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Judge: Airline pilots can't sue union, United over airline's Covid vax mandate

By Scott Holland |
Though Florida residents, neither plaintiff allowed to sue under that state's laws

Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Finance Practice with Addition of Charles C. Calloway, Jr. in Chicago

By The Cook County Record |
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Corporate, Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions capabilities with the addition of Charles C. Calloway, Jr. as a shareholder in its Chicago office.

Nelson Mullins Grows Chicago Litigation Practice with Seasoned Commercial Litigator

By The Cook County Record |
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a full-service national law firm with offices from coast to coast, is pleased to welcome partner Jeff Schieber to its litigation practice group in Chicago.

DLA Piper’s Richard Chesley receives 2024 Restructuring Leader Award from Global M&A Network

By The Cook County Record |
DLA Piper is pleased to announce that Richard Chesley, the firm’s global managing partner and co-US managing partner, has received a 2024 Restructuring Leader Award from Global M&A Network.

Meet the Class: Adrianne Kehne, ’27

By The Cook County Record |
Harvard Grad Turns to Law After Researching Opioid Addiction.

No sparks on second day of Illinois weapon ban trial in McGlynn's court

By Steve Korris |
EAST ST. LOUIS - Two days of constitutional bench trial on the Illinois weapon ban produced no sparks and the second day ended with a thud.

IL Supreme Court questions if Smollett special prosecution wrongly undermined Foxx, set bad precedent

By Jonathan Bilyk |
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments concerning actor Jussie Smollett's bid to reverse his conviction for staging an infamous fake racially-motivated attack in 2019, that spurred a politically-motivated outcry of sympathy and demands for justice from Kamala Harris and other left-wing politicians and celebrities

Inherent Risk and Bias with Investigations for Private Companies on September 18, 2024

By The Cook County Record |
Securities Enforcement Defense Team Chair Jessica Magee will explore the unique challenges private companies face when conducting investigations, highlighting seven prevalent risks and biases in their protocols and responses.

Sayra V. Contreras Joins Tressler's HOA Practice Group

By The Cook County Record |
Tressler is excited to welcome Sayra V. Contreras as an associate in our HOA Practice Group.

Privacy Legislation: What to Know From 2024 and Predictions for 2025 on September 18, 2024

By The Cook County Record |
The consumer privacy landscape is rapidly changing, with several states enacting new laws this year that could significantly impact how businesses collect and use personal information in a number of states.

Quinn Emanuel Ranked by 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America

By The Cook County Record |
Quinn Emanuel is pleased to announce that 60 of its partners across 9 offices have been ranked by Lawdragon in their list of the 500 Leading Litigators in America.

Polsinelli Advises Dunes Point Capital on the Sale of Unified Door & Hardware Group to Foundation Building Materials

By The Cook County Record |
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli recently served as co-counsel to Dunes Point Capital (DPC), a family office and private investment firm, in the sale of Unified Door and Hardware Group (Unified) to Foundation Building Materials.

Combat veteran testifies against Illinois firearm ban as trial opens in Southern District of Illinois

By Steve Korris |
EAST ST. LOUIS - Military expert Jeffrey Eby of Missouri testified at trial on the Illinois weapon law that among dozens of firearms legislators banned, two or three could be useful in combat.

Lawsuit: Anti-cop bias, politics at COPA producing 'tainted' investigations into Chicago police conduct

By Jonathan Bilyk |
A deputy administrator at Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability says he was fired after shining light on alleged bias and political motives at the office under its current top administrator

Taylor A. Brewer’s Strong Defense Results in Arbitration Victory for Healthcare Defendant

By The Cook County Record |
Tressler litigation attorney Taylor A. Brewer successfully defended a large Chicago-based healthcare provider.

Reed Smith’s Nikki Bhargava named ‘Notable Leader in Law’ by Crain’s Chicago Business

By The Cook County Record |
Monique (Nikki) Bhargava, a partner in Reed Smith’s Entertainment and Media Group, has been named a Notable Leader in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business, the firm announced.

Pam Sran Named Project Officer of the CBA’s Young Lawyers Section

By The Cook County Record |
Fox Rothschild congratulates Pam Sran, who was named Project Officer for the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section’s Executive Council.

Meet the Class: Zachary Jordan, ’27

By The Cook County Record |
Brown Grad Excited to Combine Business Smarts with Law.

Behavioral Health Organization Accused of Disability Discrimination

By Cook County Record |
Louis A. Rafti has filed a lawsuit against Rosecrance Behavioral Health alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The case centers around claims of disability discrimination and retaliation following his application for employment at the organization.

Legally Blind Plaintiff Sues E-Commerce Company Over Website Accessibility Violations

By Cook County Record |
Holger Fiallo has filed a lawsuit against Alton Industry Limited Group DBA Ecowell alleging their website violates Title III of the ADA due to inaccessibility for visually impaired users. The case highlights significant barriers faced by disabled individuals when accessing online services.