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IL Supreme Court agrees law firm can't be sued for discussing client's medical information in post-trial press release
A man had claimed the law firm of Burke Wise Morrissey & Kaveny had violated his rights under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act by discussing his personal medical information in a press release trumpeting a $4 million verdict they won for him
Lawsuit: Anti Cruelty Society should pay for pitbull attack
A man and a child have sued the Anti Cruelty Society, claiming they were attacked by a pitbull in Chicago, which was provided by the ACS to a man who failed to control the animal
Crain’s Chicago Business Names Joel Spitz to Notable Leaders in Employment & Labor Law List
McGuireWoods partner Joel Spitz was named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2023 Notable Leaders in Employment & Labor Law.
K&l Gates Expands Asset Management and Investment Funds Practice With Chicago Partner Addition
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Kevin Gustafson as a partner in the Asset Management and Investment Funds (AMIF) practice area.
John Litchfield Named a 2023 Notable Leader in Employment & Labor Law by Crain’s Chicago Business
Foley & Lardner LLP partner John Litchfield is recognized as a 2023 Notable Leader in Employment & Labor Law by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Indiana couple files lawsuit over rear-end collision that occurred during a controlled burn
CHICAGO – A married couple from Indiana has filed a lawsuit against multiple defendants following a rear-end collision that occurred during a controlled burn, which led to visibility issues.
Negligence lawsuit filed following alleged rear-end collision in Oak Forest
CHICAGO – A driver has filed an injury lawsuit against another driver following a rear-end vehicle collision in Oak Forest.
Driver files injury lawsuit filed claiming another driver crashed into him after running a red light in Brookfield
CHICAGO – A driver has filed a negligence lawsuit claiming that he was injured when another driver ran a red light and crashed into him at the intersection of Ogden Avenue and Eberly Avenue in Brookfield.
Lawsuit filed following hit-and-run collision at Stoney Island Avenue and Anthony Avenue intersection in Chicago
CHICAGO – A driver and her passenger have filed a lawsuit, claiming they were injured in a motor vehicle collision when another driver collided with their vehicle at the intersection of Stoney Island Avenue and Anthony Avenue in Chicago and fled from the scene.
Minnesota couple files lawsuit against Indiana driver for negligence in interstate collision in Illinois
CHICAGO – A married couple from Minnesota has filed an injury lawsuit, alleging that another driver suddenly turned into them on Interstate 294.
Blackhawks hit by second lawsuit from ex-player for ignoring alleged Aldrich misconduct
A former Chicago Blackhawks player has accused the organization of turning a blind eye to his accusations of sexual misconduct against former coach Brad Aldrich.
Lawsuit claims LG Energy batteries catch fire, maker owes Marengo energy storage facility owners $10M for fires
The owners of an energy storage facility in far northwest suburban Marengo has filed suit against battery maker LG Energy, saying LG owes $10 million for making batteries that are prone to catch fire.
Smollett can't undo conviction for lying to cops about alleged hoax attack; One judge defends Foxx, calls decision 'unfair'
A state appeals panel says Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx never actually reached a binding deal with Smollett to drop charges, so special prosecution is not unconstitutional 'double jeopardy'
***Consumer Alert***attorney General Raoul Urges Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shoppers to Exercise Caution When Shopping Online
Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reminding Illinois residents to exercise caution when shopping online.
IL 'assault weapons' ban challengers ask SCOTUS to step into constitutional court fight, block gun ban
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett directed the state to respond to the petitioners' assertions that, not only is the law unconstitutional, but federal judges in Chicago have twisted SCOTUS rulings to say the state is clearly allowed to ban "dangerous" weapons that aren't protected by the Second Amendment
Class action lawsuit filed against J.B. Hunt Transport over truck driver face scans
Two employees are filing a class action lawsuit J.B. Hunt, alleging that the company's use of biometric cameras to scan drivers' faces on the job violates Illinois biometric privacy laws.
F.A.E. Distributors faces lawsuit claiming violations of IL biometrics law by scanning workers faces
CHICAGO – An employee has filed a lawsuit against F.A.E. Distributors, alleging that the company violates Illinois biometric privacy laws by using biometric cameras to conduct facial scans of employees.
Greensfelder Joins Chicago’s Mhub Innovation & Manufacturing Ecosystem
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. recently established a presence at mHUB, an innovative technology and manufacturing collaboration space in Chicago that recently launched expanded new facilities on the city’s Near West Side.
IL Supreme Court says hospitals can't be sued for requiring nurses to scan fingerprints when dispensing patient medicines
The unanimous ruling said a HIPAA-specific exemption protects Illinois hospitals and health care equipment maker Becton Dickinson from a specific group of potentially catastrophic class action lawsuits under Illinois' biometrics privacy law
Employee lawsuit claims that Centurion Logistics violates IL biometric privacy laws by using biometric cameras
A worker has filed a lawsuit against Centurion Logistics, alleging that the company violates Illinois biometric privacy laws by using biometric cameras to monitor employees.