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David Lidster alleges negligence against R & J Transport Inc., resulting in severe injury

By Cook County Record |
David Lidster has taken legal action against R & J Transport Inc., accusing them of negligence after sustaining severe injuries due to an allegedly defective trailer owned by the company.

Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Alleges Website Inaccessibility Against Retailer Under ADA

By Cook County Record |
A legally blind plaintiff has filed a class-action lawsuit against Vinglace LLC for failing to make its website accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Allstate accused of illegally collecting consumer driving data

By Cook County Record |
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against The Allstate Corporation alleging illegal collection and sale of consumer driving data without consent.

Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Louis Glunz Beer Inc

By Cook County Record |
A former employee has taken legal action against Louis Glunz Beer Inc., accusing them of wrongful termination following a workplace injury.

Ex-IL House Speaker, Dem leader Madigan convicted of bribery, wire fraud

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Michael J. Madigan, who used his position as state House Speaker and chairman of the state Democrats to amass sweeping influence across all levels in Illinois for decades, was convicted by a federal jury. Reform advocates and GOPers say it should serve as a "wake-up call" for more extensive reforms in the notoriously corruption-plagued state

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors Junior Council's 36th Annual Snowball Gala

By The Cook County Record |
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is a proud sponsor of the Junior Council’s 36th Annual Snowball Gala on February 22, 2025.

Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys Selected for Prestigious Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs

By The Cook County Record |
Barnes & Thornburg attorneys Tiffany Presley, Bryan Castro and Charity Seaborn have been selected for two innovative professional development programs with the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD).

Wheelchair User Sues Taco Bell Franchisee Over Accessibility Violations

By Cook County Record |
Kimberly Aigner has filed a class-action lawsuit against AG Bells II LLC and AG Bells, LLC over alleged ADA violations at their Taco Bell locations due to excessive sloping in parking areas affecting wheelchair users' accessibility.

Plaintiff alleges pharmaceutical giant responsible for child's illness due to misleading infant formula

By Cook County Record |
A new lawsuit has been filed against Abbott Laboratories by Nidaal Askar on behalf of their premature child who developed a serious intestinal disease after consuming cow’s milk-based formula produced by the company.

Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Violated ADA Through Discriminatory Termination

By Cook County Record |
Joshua Hastings is suing his former employer Kunes Country C of Woodstock over allegations of disability discrimination following a workplace injury.

Plaintiff Alleges Website Inaccessibility Against ACME ELECTRIC MOTOR Inc., Violating ADA

By Cook County Record |
A class action lawsuit has been filed by Howard Wilson against ACME ELECTRIC MOTOR Inc., claiming their website is inaccessible to visually impaired users and violates ADA regulations.

Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)

By Cook County Record |
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Amtrak alleging wrongful termination based on race and gender discrimination as well as retaliation for whistleblowing on safety issues.

Professor says UIC fired him for being white, speaking out against anti-white hiring practices

By Jonathan Bilyk |
A former professor has sued the University of Illinois Chicago, claiming they discriminated against him as a white male and retaliated against him for voicing concerns over alleged illegal anti-white faculty hiring and promotion policies and programs

William Godwin, ’10, White House Fellow (2023-24), on the Many Ways to Engage in Public Service

By The Cook County Record |
William Godwin, ’10, is passionate about community engagement and it shows. He has spent the last several years in various leadership positions within government, education, and the non-profit sector, where he has helped to advocate for the needs of community members within those areas.

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP to Participate in Respiratory Health Association's 2025 Hustle Chicago® Charity Stair Climb

By The Cook County Record |
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 Hustle Chicago® charity stair climb on February 23 at the former John Hancock Center in Chicago.

Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant to Girls Inc. of Chicago

By The Cook County Record |
The Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Girls Inc. of Chicago, a nonprofit providing structured programs, single-session activities and special events to 800-1,200 South Side, K-12 girls each school year.

25 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in Thomson Reuters 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers

By The Cook County Record |
Vedder Price is delighted to announce that 13 Shareholders have been recognized as Thomson Reuters 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers by Super Lawyers Magazine.

Nelson Mullins Celebrates Win After Illinois Supreme Court Dismisses Data Security Case

By The Cook County Record |
Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough LLP is pleased to announce a victory before the Illinois Supreme Court on behalf of Christie Clinic, a central Illinois healthcare system, following a 2021 data security incident.

Mayer Brown recognized in World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 2025

By The Cook County Record |
World Trademark Review (WTR) has once again named Mayer Brown a top global Intellectual Property practice in its 2025 edition.

Leading Illinois Lobbyist Sydney Corryn Holman Returns to Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

By The Cook County Record |
Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, an affiliate of the law firm Cozen O’Connor, is pleased to announce Sydney Corryn Holman — who has served as Chicago’s deputy mayor of Intergovernmental Affairs and, prior to that, deputy director of Legislative Affairs for Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker — has returned to its highly esteemed government relations practice.