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St. Clair, Madison counties retain top spots for asbestos lawsuit destinations in U.S.: New report
Consulting firm KCIC reported Madison, St. Clair, Cook counties collectively accounted for nearly half of all asbestos lawsuit filings in 2024. St. Clair County continued its rapid ascent and could equal or eclipse Madison County for the country's No. 1 destination for asbestos claims in coming years
Vedder Price Promotes Seven to Shareholder
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been promoted to Shareholder/Partner in the firm. David Soden, Jake Wiesen, Brian Wendt, Jonathon Reinisch, Zachary Watters and Fleming Ware have all been promoted to Shareholder effective April 1, 2025.
Rosa M. Tumialán Selected as Recommended 2025 Illinois Appellate Attorney by The Appellate Lawyers
Tressler is proud to announce that The Appellate Lawyers selected Rosa M. Tumialán as the Recommended 2025 Illinois Appellate Attorney.
LIVE WEB - Planning with Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts on April 17, 2025
Do you know what Medicaid asset protection trusts (MAPTs) are and in what circumstances they should be considered for use?
Aziz Huq Writes About Litigating the Equal Protection Claim Against the Trump Administration
A central premise of many of the unprecedented things that Donald Trump’s administration has done was captured by something the president said a few days after his inauguration: “I have certain hatreds of people,” he confessed.
Plaintiff Alleges Infant Formula Manufacturers’ Negligence Led to Premature Son’s Death
In a compelling lawsuit filed in Chicago's federal court system on April 4th, Spyros Antonopoulos accuses two leading infant formula manufacturers of causing his premature son's death through negligent practices.
Plaintiff alleges Defendants failed in duty leading to severe abuse in foster care
Robert QT Bettis has filed a lawsuit against two IDCFS case managers alleging they neglected their duties resulting in severe abuse while he was under foster care from 2006-2007.
Plaintiff alleges City violated religious rights over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
In a legal battle unfolding in Illinois' federal court system, Jamillah A. Omar accuses her former employer—the City of Chicago—of violating her religious rights by denying an exemption from its COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Plaintiff Alleges Lake Shore Behavioral Health Center Violated Constitutional Rights During Confinement
Robert QT Bettis has filed a lawsuit against Lake Shore Behavioral Health Center alleging unconstitutional treatment during his confinement as a minor.
Plaintiff Alleges Major Retailer’s Website Violates ADA Due To Inaccessibility
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class action lawsuit against retail giant 361 USA, Inc., alleging their website violates the Americans with Disabilities Act due to accessibility barriers preventing independent navigation by blind users.
23 states: IL, Chicago 'sanctuary' laws incentivize illegal immigration, 'spills' burden onto other states, rest of U.S.
Attorneys general from 23 states have sided in federal court with the Trump Justice Dept.'s challenge vs Illinois' and Chicago's 'Sanctuary' policies and laws. They argue IL, by shielding illegal immigrants from feds, is violating the constitutional compact among the states and increasing the burden on everyone
Aziz Huq Discusses a New Constitutional Order in the US
I’m glad to bring you this interview with Aziz Huq about the legal challenges confronting our courts and democracy
Plaintiff alleges former employer Blue Health Intelligence discriminated based on age and race
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Blue Health Intelligence alleging age and racial discrimination following her termination after protesting job title changes alongside other older Asian colleagues.
Plaintiff Alleges Pharmaceutical Giant’s Infant Formula Caused Severe Illness in Premature Child
A new lawsuit claims that a major pharmaceutical company's cow's milk-based infant formula caused severe illness in a premature baby leading to surgery and long-term health issues.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors 2025 AABAR Inaugural Scholarship Gala
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to co-sponsor the upcoming Inaugural Scholarship Gala hosted by the Arab American Bar Association of Illinois (AABAR) on April 26, 2025 in Oakbrook, Illinois.
Family Office Tax Webinar: The Family Office Rule Decoded on April 16, 2025
Whether you are establishing a new family office or ensuring compliance for an existing one, navigating the Family Office Rule under the Investment Advisers Act can be complex.
Plaintiff Alleges Restaurant Violated Overtime Pay Laws
Sergio J. Salgado has filed a lawsuit against The Little Gem Café alleging violations of federal and state labor laws regarding overtime pay.
Plaintiff Alleges Hotel Operator Violated ADA Standards
Howard Cohan has filed a lawsuit against Emily Management LLC over alleged ADA violations at Emily Hotel in Chicago.
Plaintiff Alleges Infant Formula Manufacturer Negligence Over Premature Son's Health Crisis
A mother has filed a lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories alleging that their cow's milk-based infant formula caused her premature son to develop necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a severe intestinal disease.
Plaintiff alleges City Officials conspired with ICE Agents over Unlawful Restaurant Takeover
A new lawsuit has been filed alleging that city officials conspired with federal agents to retaliate against an immigrant restaurateur by unlawfully seizing his business and attempting deportation as retribution for seeking justice through the courts