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Troutman Pepper Locke Advises Mutual Capital Group in Acquisition of ICC Holdings
Troutman Pepper Locke advised Mutual Capital Group, Inc., parent company of Mutual Capital Holdings, Inc. (MCH), in the close of its acquisition of ICC Holdings, Inc. (ICCH), parent company of Illinois Casualty Company.
LIVE WEB - Evolving Theories for Online Tracking Litigation in Illinois on March 28, 2025
Gain a better understanding of how privacy violations can occur when websites use tracking technology, as well as how federal and state law theories are shaping online tracking litigation in Illinois.
Jessup Moot Court Team Advances to International Rounds
For the first time in more than thirty years, a Law School team has qualified for the international rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, one of the largest and most competitive moot court contests in the world.
Wendy's can't be sued for targeted hit on man waiting at South Side Wendy's drive-thru
A federal appeals panel has upheld a lower court judge's ruling that a man who suffered severe injuries when his car was shot up by two assailants at a Wendy's restaurant near Englewood in Chicago in 2018 can't sue the restaurant for failing to protect him.
Loyola University Chicago to Confer Honorary Degrees During May, August Commencement Ceremonies
At commencement ceremonies in May and August, Loyola University Chicago will confer honorary degrees on Mary L. Smith, JD, (BS ’84) a renowned leader in law, business, and public service, and Rev. Michael J. Garanzini, S.J., PhD, president of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and president emeritus of Loyola, for their visionary leadership and longstanding commitment to the common good and service to others.
Attorney General Raoul: Former Owner of Suburban Home Repair Company Pleads Guilty, Sentenced for Theft, Forgery
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced the former owner of a suburban Chicago home repair company pleaded guilty to charges that he defrauded customers out of thousands of dollars by failing to complete agreed upon home repair projects.
Endorsement Had No Effect on Claims-made Notice Requirement
In a January decision, the 1st District Appellate Court held that an endorsement to a claims-made policy requiring notice to the insurer upon partial exhaustion of the insured’s self-insured retention, did not alter the policy’s requirements regarding notice to the insurer of a claim.
Owner of Waukegan restaurant building can be sued for not stopping car from crashing through front window
A state appeals panel had earlier agreed the Waukegan Mexican restaurant owners can be sued by a customer who was injured when a car crashed through the front window. Now, the state appeals panel says there is no reason the building owners can't also be sued for failing to install barriers to prevent such crashes
Genevieve Lakier Discusses the First Amendment and the Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil
Last year, pro-Palestinian “liberation zones” popped up all over American campuses, demanding that universities divest from Israel and advocating for an end to the war in Gaza.
Michael Rozier, S.J., Named Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives
Loyola University Chicago has appointed Rev. Michael Rozier, S.J., an expert on organizational ethics, policy, and practice, as the new Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives, effective July 7, 2025.
Plaintiff Alleges Property Management Company Engaged in Discrimination and Harassment
A former employee has taken legal action against Winn Management Group LLC., citing instances of sexual harassment and discrimination due to gender identity and disability-related neglect at work.
Plaintiff alleges medical center employer discriminated based on race
A registered nurse has taken legal action against Rush University Medical Center for alleged racial discrimination and retaliation leading to wrongful termination.
Plaintiff Alleges Athletic Apparel Giant Discriminated Based on Race, Age & Disability
Raymond Sanders has filed a lawsuit against Under Armour Retail Inc., accusing them of racial discrimination and retaliation among other charges under various federal laws.
Plaintiff accuses staffing agency and non-profit organization of discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Delta T Group Illinois Inc., a staffing agency, and The Salvation Army alleging workplace discrimination based on race and gender identity under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Plaintiff accuses indoor climbing company ClimbZone of sexual harassment
A former employee has brought serious allegations against ClimbZone for failing to address sexual harassment in the workplace effectively.
LIVE WEB - Hate Crime Laws in Illinois: An Overview on March 27, 2025
Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on the definition and prevalence of hate crimes, as well as recent changes to Illinois’ hate crimes statute.
Mark Radtke Honored as a Volunteer of the Year by Legal Aid Chicago
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Mark Radtke is honored by Legal Aid Chicago as a Volunteer of the Year for his contributions to its Bankruptcy Help Desk.
Jewish lawyer can sue Cook Co. Public Defender for making her take down pic featuring Israeli flag, gun
A federal judge said Debra Gassman has done enough so far to show the Cook County Public Defender's office violated her First Amendment rights by forcing her to take down a photo from her office showing the ex-IDF volunteer holding a rifle in front of the Israeli flag
Retired Police Sergeant Alleges Constitutional Violations by Former Colleagues Over Parody Page
A retired police sergeant has taken legal action against his former colleagues at the Village of Orland Park Police Department over allegations that they violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights following his creation of a parody Facebook...
The Meese Revolution: Steve Calabresi Pens Book on Former U.S. Attorney General
Steven G. Calabresi, the Clayton J. & Henry R. Barber Professor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, recently released a book titled The Meese Revolution: The Making of a Constitutional Moment (2024, Encounter Books). Co-authored by Steve Calabresi and Gary Lawson, the book delves into the influential tenure of former U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese III, who served under President Ronald Reagan.