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Appeals panel agrees United allowed to limit sick-day accrual for pilots on military active duty
A class action on behalf of United pilots who are also U.S. Armed Forces reservists said United Airlines' policy violated federal law
Split IL high court says doctors can face wrongful death suits for certain abortions; Dissent: Legal abortion can't be wrongful death
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled two suburban doctors can be sued for performing a surgery on a woman, who they did not know was pregnant at the time, resulting in injuries to the fetus in her womb, which she claims led her to have an abortion.
Cozen O'Conner attorneys named to Lawdragon top lawyer list
Lawdragon has named three Chicago members of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department to its 2021 list of the Top 500 Leading U.S.
Crain's Chicago Business names Judge Ann Claire Williams (Ret.) to its 2021 list of "Notable Black Leaders and Executives"
Crain's Chicago Business names Judge Ann Claire Williams (Ret.) to its 2021 list of "Notable Black Leaders and Executives".
Attorney General Raoul Announces Pilot Program With National Child Identification Program
Attorney General Raoul Announces Pilot Program With National Child Identification Program.
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action on December 17, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action on December 17, 2021.
Federal appeals panel says IL Supreme Court must weigh in on whether biometrics class actions can be limited
White Castle argued only an employee's the first fingerprint scan can violate BIPA; Plaintiffs are seeking hundreds or even thousands more claims for each employee to claim potentially 'staggering' damages against employers
'Perception of fairness': Cook County Dems ask judge candidates to sign ethically questionable pledge to get endorsed
Candidates, including judges, who sign the pledge are required to acknowledge that one of the “explicitly stated purposes” of the party is that it “advances the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party.”
Special prosecutor report: Foxx, deputy prosecutors deceived, misled public about Smollett case
A newly released report from Special Prosecutor Dan Webb asserts Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and others in her office may face further investigation for professional ethics violations in the handling of the Jussie Smollett case.
Police allowed to keep drivers' personal info away from personal injury lawyers seeking clients, IL Supreme Court rules
Mancini Law Group sought unredacted crash reports through FOIA request
Navigating the 2022 Annual Report and Proxy Season on December 20, 2021
Navigating the 2022 Annual Report and Proxy Season on December 20, 2021.
Connect CRE Honors Polsinelli Real Estate Leaders Eric G. Greenfield and Amy Kiefer Hansen
Connect CRE Honors Polsinelli Real Estate Leaders Eric G. Greenfield and Amy Kiefer Hansen.
Chicago firefighters, city workers must get COVID vax, or face 'no-pay status,' arbitrator rules
The arbitrator gave Chicago employees until Jan. 31 to complete the vaccine course, or risk losing their jobs, under Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's mandate
Federal judge tosses suit from Oak Lawn school board member, congressional candidate vs Pritzker school mask mandate
Judge says the mask mandate doesn't offend constitutional rights of children or parents
Pritzker: Fed appeals judges should end oversight of IL hiring now; Watchdogs: Corruption problems not yet fixed
A three-judge panel heard arguments on Dec. 10, as Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker continues to press his case to throw off decades-old orders intended to tamp down corrupt government hiring practices
The Continuing Rise of the Spac: Where Does It Go From Here?
The Continuing Rise of the Spac: Where Does It Go From Here?
Fox Rothschild Gaming Team Secures Coveted Approval for South Suburban Chicago Casino Development
Fox Rothschild Gaming Team Secures Coveted Approval for South Suburban Chicago Casino Development.
Insider Trading in the Crosshairs: Expert-Network Compliance Best Practices on December 15, 2021
Insider Trading in the Crosshairs: Expert-Network Compliance Best Practices on December 15, 2021.
Property taxes still rob 'Home Alone' house
Property taxes are the real thieves attacking the house used in the holiday movie ‘Home Alone.’ The house is available for a one-night stay this holiday, but not all taxes are included.
Class action: Woodman's accused of shaving time off workers' paychecks
A new federal lawsuit has accused supermarket chain Woodman's of improperly rounding workers' hours, rather than paying them based on punchclock records.