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Lawsuit accuses Cook divorce judge of unconstitutionally blocking adult son from family's online court hearing
The adult son of a River Forest real estate developer is suing Cook County Judge Abbey Romanek for allegedly violating his rights by refusing to allow him to observe online divorce court hearing involving his parents. The proceedings have resulted in his father being ordered to jail three times in eight years over money disputes
Healthcare Delivery & Innovation Conference on September 26-27, 2024
Healthcare attorney Shannon Hartsfield is serving on the planning committee for the Healthcare, Delivery & Innovation Conference hosted by the American Bar Association's Health Law Section and Chicago Medical Society.
Meet the Class: Jurgis Bartkus, LLM ’25
Jurgis Bartkus, LLM ’25, joins the Law School this fall from Lithuania, where he earned his law degree in 2019 and his PhD in law just last year.
Bill Tarnow and Kristin Michaels Present at 2024 Chicago SHRM Elevate Conference
On Thursday, September 19, Labor & Employment partners Bill Tarnow and Kristin Michaels present “Legal Update - Issues Impacting HR Leaders” at the 2024 Chicago SHRM Elevate Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
Third District Appellate race shines light on Democrat Will County judge's past run-ins with law
Will Co. Judge John Anderson is running against DuPage Co. Judge Kenton Skarin for a seat on Illinois' Third District Appellate Court. Skarin has launched a website listing Anderson's 33 traffic citations, arrests and convictions dating back to the late 1980s, mostly for excessive speeding. Anderson admits to a 'challenging' past, but says it is part of a redemption story.
Prominent privacy and technology lawyer Tyler Thompson joins Reed Smith
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that Tyler Thompson has joined as a partner in its recently announced Emerging Technologies practice.
Locke Lord Ranked No. 2 Most Active Law Firm for Defendants in 2024 ANDA Litigation Intelligence Report, Top 10 Most Active Law Firms Overall
Locke Lord was named a leader in Hatch-Waxman litigation in the 2024 Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) Litigation Intelligence Report by Patexia, a comprehensive look at the top 100 best performing and most active Hatch-Waxman lawyers and law firms.
Examining the Legal Landscape for the RFS on September 24, 2024
Renewable Energy attorney Susan Lafferty will speak at an upcoming OPIS forum in a session titled "Examining the Legal Landscape for the RFS."
Going Global with Pay: Promoting Pay Equity & Keeping Up with Pay Disclosure and Reporting Requirements on September 24, 2024
Michele Ballard Miller will present “Going Global with Pay: Promoting Pay Equity & Keeping Up with Pay Disclosure and Reporting Requirements” at Women, Influence & Power in Law 2024.
Former Employee Alleges Real Estate Firm Discriminated During Pregnancy
Nakia Terry has filed a lawsuit against Avison Young — Atlanta LLC., alleging severe discrimination during her pregnancy and postpartum period along with racial bias while working as a Client Services Coordinator at their Atlanta office.
Plaintiff Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Former Employer Ryder Integrated Logistics
Cortland Houston has filed a lawsuit against Ryder Integrated Logistics alleging racial discrimination during his tenure as a Picker Forklift Operator. The complaint details instances of differential treatment based on race and subsequent retaliation following reports made by Houston regarding workplace safety violations and discriminatory practices.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Menasha Packaging Company
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Menasha Packaging Company LLC and Elite Labor Services LTD d/b/a Elite Staffing for alleged race-based and sex-based discrimination. The plaintiff claims she faced derogatory comments regarding her race and gender identity during her employment.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Transportation Company
A former forklift operator has filed a lawsuit against E & A Transpros Inc., alleging discrimination based on disability and national origin along with retaliation for requesting accommodations following hernia surgery.
**Former Employee Alleges Race-Based Discrimination Against Northshore Personnel Services**
Joshua Moore has filed a lawsuit against Northshore Personnel Services alleging race-based discrimination during his employment as a leasing consultant at Red Tail Residential. The suit details various instances of unfair treatment based on race and seeks compensation for lost wages and emotional distress.
**Former Employee Accuses Educational Institutions of Race-Based Discrimination**
Star Holloman has filed a lawsuit against Kindercare Education LLC and Libertyville School District for alleged race-based discrimination and harassment during her employment as a Site Director at Alder Park School. The complaint details multiple incidents where she faced discriminatory treatment based on her race which led to her constructive discharge in October 2023.
Former Employee Alleges Northbrook Inn Memory Care Discriminated Based on National Origin
A former caregiver at Northbrook Inn Memory Care has filed a lawsuit alleging severe national origin-based discrimination and retaliation by her supervisor. The plaintiff seeks various forms of relief including back pay and damages.
Plaintiff Alleges Major Tech Company Engaged in Age Discrimination
A former employee has sued International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) for alleged age discrimination and wrongful termination. Filed on September 9th in the Northern District of Illinois court by Avie Mesinger with representation from Kaplan Law Firm PLLC., this case highlights claims of biased performance metrics and unlawful termination practices at IBM.
Joliet Resident Alleges Excessive Force by Will County Deputy
Angelica Hernandez has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Will County and Deputy Danny Lopez of using excessive force during an incident in May 2024. The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for injuries sustained during what she claims was an unwarranted arrest.
Plaintiffs Sue Retail Technology Provider Over Data Breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against CDK Global LLC by two employees who allege that a data breach compromised their personal information due to inadequate security measures by the company. The plaintiffs seek compensatory damages and other relief while accusing CDK of negligence and invasion of privacy.
Former Employee Alleges Sexual Harassment Against Healthcare Company
A former CNA has filed a lawsuit against Pearl Healthcare Management alleging severe sexual harassment by a resident which led to retaliatory termination after multiple ignored complaints.