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Class action targets Delta Airlines for allegedly asking workers about family medical histories
A class action lawsuit has been lodged against Delta Airlines, making the airline one of the latest large employers operating in Illinois to be targeted with a potentially big money claim under the state's genetic information privacy law for allegedly asking job applicants about their medical histories.
Class action says Madison Monroe debt firm misleads about ability to negotiate consumer debt
A class action lawsuit accuses Madison Monroe & Associates of allegedly misleading consumers about their ability to negotiate their debt, instead making their bad financial situation worse.
Cook County judge says bankruptcy doesn't mean man gets out of jail without paying divorce lawyers
Calling it a "Christmas present," a Cook County divorce court judge said she'd release River Forest businessman Marty Paris, who has been jailed since Dec. 8, if he came up with $300K now, and pay $200K later, rather than full $500K immediately. Paris had sought his release while his Chapt. 7 bankruptcy moves forward
Attorney General Raoul Joins Ncaa in Requesting Extension of Restraining Order to Allow Collegiate Athletes to Compete Through Academic Year
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced he is joining the NCAA in requesting a federal judge extend his temporary restraining order granted earlier this week prohibiting the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) from enforcing its transfer eligibility rule until at least the end of the academic year.
Attorney General Raoul Takes Action to Support Black Women Entrepreneurs
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to permit the Fearless Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides grant opportunities to Black women entrepreneurs, to continue its philanthropic efforts.
Neal Gerber Eisenberg Achieves Top Rating in All Legal Industry Sustainability Standard (ALISS) Assessment
Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is proud to announce that it has achieved a platinum rating from the All Legal Industry Sustainability Standard (ALISS) assessment. NGE is one of just four firms globally to receive this top rating from ALISS, which assesses sustainability and ESG efforts in the legal industry.
Class action: Too many card numbers on Exxon Mobil customer receipts
Exxon Mobil is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) by printing too many credit and debit card digits on customer receipts.
Businessman says Calumet City officials broke law in denying permit for new gas station
A businessman, Mohammed Abdallah, has accused officials in Calumet City of breaking the law when they denied his permit request to build a new gas station and convenience store.
Swanson, Martin & Bell Sponsors the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois Holiday Event
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP proudly sponsored the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois’ (HLAI) Holiday Party on December 1 in Chicago.
Class action accuses KFC franchisee over worker fingerprint scans
A Chicago KFC franchisee has been hit with a class action lawsuit, accusing the company of allegedly violating Illinois' biometrics privacy law by requiring workers to scan fingerprints to use registers and punch the clock
WithULoans allegedly makes illegal high interest predatory loans online, lawsuit says
A class action racketeering lawsuit accuses the company that lends money online through WithULoans of violating Illinois anti-predatory loan laws.
Class action accuses @Properties of conspiring with National Realtors to boost home prices, agent commissions
Chicago-based @Properties says the 'copycat' lawsuit will fail, because it did not lead or influence National Realtors Association's policies or rules
Google to pay $700M to end Google Play store class actions; Lawyers to get up to $128M, states get $70M
The lawsuits accused Google of monopolizing control of the Android smartphone operating system and environment. About 71 million consumers could see $2-$7 each in refunds from the deal
McGlynn hears arguments on firearm registration injunction; State counsel: Ignorance of statute is no defense to criminal prosecution
EAST ST. LOUIS - Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois can move to enjoin registration of weapons and parts after the deadline passes on Jan. 1, U. S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn said at a hearing on Dec. 12.
Illinois Supreme Court Amends Policy on Access For People With Disabilities
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today significant amendments to M.R. 25307 and the Court’s Policy on Access for People with Disabilities (Policy) to improve disability access for all Illinois courts.
Aziz Huq Writes About Trump’s Dictatorship Comments
When, in a Fox News town hall, Trump promised not to be a “dictator” except on “day one,” he was responding to a softball lobbed by the moderator, Sean Hannity: “You would never abuse power as retribution against anybody?”
Judge shuts down bid by Highland Park shooting plaintiffs to deny Smith & Wesson right to appeal
A federal judge agreed gunmaker Smith & Wesson had small chance to win on appeal to keep Highland Park lawsuits out of famously plaintiff-friendly Illinois state court, but said they have the right under federal law to appeal, no matter how fast plaintiffs want to move the case forward to a potentially big payout
Lawsuit: VW accused of refusing to help cops track carjacked vehicle, unless family paid fee
A family has filed suit against carmaker Volkswagen, accusing the company of refusing to help the police track down their stolen car after the family was carjacked in Libertyville, unless the family paid a fee to VW to enable location tracking.
Lawsuit: Elmwood Park High School didn't prevent male teacher from grooming girl for sex abuse
A female high school student has filed suit against Elmwood Park school district in River Grove, as well as other schools, accusing them of allowing a male teacher, who was allegedly known to be a sexual predator, to groom her and other girls for later sexual abuse.
Illinois Supreme Court Announces Members of Committee on Pretrial Education
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the members of the Illinois Judicial College Committee on Pretrial Education (CPTE), the seventh Standing Committee of the Illinois Judicial College.