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State appeals court: Summit schools OK to expel 13-year-old over pellet gun in backpack
Ruling holds district followed protocol in issuing one-year suspension
Niigata Machine Techno Co., Ltd., Japanese Manufacturer Sues Dynamic Intl Over Contractual Dispute
Niigata Machine Techno Co., Ltd., a Japanese manufacturing firm, has initiated legal proceedings against Dynamic Intl of Wisconsin over an alleged contractual ambiguity concerning machine sales agreements.
Plaintiff Alleges Municipal Corporation Violated ADA and FMLA Leading to Wrongful Termination
David Herberger has taken legal action against the Village of Bourbonnais following what he claims was an unjust termination linked to his disability accommodations under ADA and FMLA rights.
Plaintiff Alleges Hair Care Giant Violates ADA by Failing Website Accessibility
Andre Battle has taken legal action against Bumble and Bumble, LLC for allegedly failing to make their website accessible to visually-impaired users.
Former Technician Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Telecommunications Giant
Michael Singleton has taken legal action against AT&T Corporation alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination just before reaching significant pension milestones.
Plaintiff alleges misconduct against former detectives leading to wrongful conviction
Oscar Soto has filed a lawsuit against former detectives from the Chicago Police Department and the City of Chicago alleging wrongful conviction due to fabricated evidence and misconduct.
River Forest developer, ex-wife reach deal to end divorce case that has sent man to 'debtors' prison' three times
River Forest developer Frank "Marty" Paris was ordered to jail three times since 2017 amid contentious divorce proceedings, centered in most recent years on a dispute over Paris' obligation to pay his ex-wife's lawyers fees
Overtime Exemption Salary Thresholds: The Current Rules and Future Considerations on December 17, 2024
David Barron, Arielle Eisenberg, Michael Schmidt, and Howard Schweitzer, Chief Executive Office of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, will present “Overtime Exemption Salary Thresholds: The Current Rules and Future Considerations.”
Mayer Brown Associate Priya Desai Receives Pili's 2024 Distinguished Fellow Alumni Award
Mayer Brown associate Priya Desai was honored with the 2024 “Distinguished Fellow Alumni Award” by the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) for her outstanding contributions to pro bono and public interest law in Illinois.
Plaintiff Alleges Retaliation Against Community College Over Whistleblowing
A former faculty member has filed a lawsuit against Oakton Community College alleging wrongful termination following whistleblowing on unethical practices like grade inflation to secure funding fraudulently.
Plaintiff (healthcare marketing data firm) sues Defendant (medical media company) over alleged misuse of proprietary database
Medical Marketing Service has filed a lawsuit against The Wyanoke Group's Healio division for allegedly continuing to use their proprietary physician database after contract termination.
Plaintiff Artist Alleges Online Retailers' Copyright Infringement
Artist Cindy Searles has filed a lawsuit against various online retailers for allegedly infringing on her copyrighted works by selling unauthorized products derived from her creations.
Plaintiff alleges wrongful termination by former employer Amtrak due to disability discrimination
A former employee has taken legal action against Amtrak after being terminated allegedly due to discrimination linked to caring for his disabled son.
Former Employee Alleges Misclassification Against Laci Transport Inc., Claims Unpaid Overtime
Jaylin White has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, Laci Transport Inc., claiming misclassification as an independent contractor led to denied overtime pay—a violation of multiple labor laws.
Eric Posner Writes About Populism’s Anti-Corporate Turn
The outpouring of joy on social media after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson suggests that America’s populist moment is evolving into something larger and more significant than just a backlash against the political establishment.
Elementary School Accused of Negligence Following Alleged Assault on Student
A shocking incident at Marya Yates Elementary School has led Monik Harron to file a lawsuit against Elementary School District 159 after her son was allegedly assaulted by a school employee.
Plaintiff alleges Village Police Officer used Excessive Force
Lavon Vaughns has filed a lawsuit accusing Officer P.O. Fiordirosa and the Village of Markham of excessive force following an incident in May 2023 where he was allegedly wrongfully detained and injured by police actions without probable cause
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Skincare Company Over Website Accessibility Violations
Kalari Jackson Girtley has filed a lawsuit against Derma Made LLC for allegedly violating her rights under the ADA by failing to provide an accessible website for visually-impaired users.
Plaintiff Alleges Charter School Negligence After Assault on Child
In a lawsuit filed on December 4th in Chicago's federal court system, Shanavia Clark accuses KIPP Chicago Schools and others of negligence following an alleged assault on her daughter by another parent at school premises last March.
Riverside MHP LLC alleges breach of contract against Franklin E. DeHaan Living Trust over mobile home park sale
In a complex legal dispute filed in December 2024 by Riverside MHP LLC against Franklin E. DeHaan Living Trust in Illinois federal court, allegations have surfaced regarding fraudulent representations during a mobile home park sale transaction...