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Federal judge won't allow brothers to play hoops for Chicago State while lawsuit vs NCAA continues
The NCAA argued the brothers' payment received from a Georgia prep academy constituted a professional contract that makes them ineligible. Brothers say no different than NCAA athletes reaping money under NIL deals
HSPRD Obtains Record $20 Million Settlement In Hospital Shooting Case
HSPRD has obtained a record $20 million settlement for the wrongful death of Dayna Less, the 24-year-old pharmacist who was killed by an active shooter as she was leaving work at a Chicago-area hospital in November 2018.
Saul Ewing LLP Elects Partner Adam S. Fayne to Executive Committee
Saul Ewing LLP announced today that it has elected partner Adam S. Fayne to the Firm’s nine-member Executive Committee.
James Caserio joins Jones Day as partner in Firm's Real Estate Practice
James Caserio has joined the Firm as a partner in the Real Estate Practice.
Benesch Welcomes Associate to Commercial Finance Team in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate Brian (Tae Hee) Lee to the Commercial Finance & Banking Group in Chicago.
Judge: Bankruptcy doesn't stop Cook County judge from jailing River Forest developer over unpaid divorce bills
A federal bankruptcy judge said River Forest developer Frank "Marty" Paris' bankruptcy filing doesn't apply to efforts by a Cook County divorce judge to use incarceration - including jailing and electronic home monitoring - to force Paris to pay millions in "domestic support obligations," including big legal bills racked up by his ex-wife
Northshore to pay $55M to settle antitrust class action from 24-year old merger; Lawyers to get $18M
Settlement will end 16-years-long court fight over claims the former Northshore University Healthsystem used hospital acquisitions two decades ago to monopolize health care services in Chicago's north suburbs and then raised prices. Northshore has since merged with Edward-Elmhurst Health, and is now known as Endeavor Health
Class action accuses Northshore University Health of allegedly wrongly asking job applicants about medical histories
The lawsuit makes the suburban health and hospital system one of the latest targeted under a mounting number of class actions under the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act.
Class action accuses debt collector Sequium of violating federal law in communicating with collection targets
The lawsuit claims the company failed to include required notices to consumers concerning their rights to dispute the alleged debt.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Seven Judges to Circuit Court of Cook County
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced today the appointment of seven judges in the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Benesch Welcomes Associate to Cannabis Team in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate R. Cole Eastman to the Cannabis Industry Group in Chicago.
Reed Smith launches Managed Care Outlook 2024
Global law firm Reed Smith launched Managed Care Outlook 2024, the firm’s second annual report analyzing emerging trends, regulatory changes and legal risks facing managed care organizations in the coming year.
Holland & Knight Strengthens Real Estate Capital Markets Practice with Addition of Cara Houck in Chicago
Holland & Knight has strengthened its nationally recognized Real Estate Capital Markets Group with the addition of Cara Houck, a partner in the Chicago office.
Driver injured in vehicle collision after another driver allegedly ran stop sign at Oak Lawn four-way intersection
CHICAGO — A driver has filed a negligence lawsuit after another driver allegedly ran a stop sign and crashed into her vehicle at the four-way intersection of Kostner Avenue and 99th Street in Oak Lawn.
Driver sues CTA for negligence after bus driver allegedly collided with her vehicle during lane change
CHICAGO — A woman has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Transit Authority, claiming that she was injured in a vehicle collision with one of the company's buses.
Class action: Kovitz condo law firm allegedly wrongly tried to collect unpaid condo association fees
The plaintiffs claim the law firm is attempting to collect allegedly disputed debts in ways not allowed by federal law
Class action accuses special ed services firm Camelot Education of improperly asking job applicants about family medical history
Camelot Education, a provider of special education services, has become one of the latest Illinois employers targeted by a growing number of class action lawsuits under the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act.
Despite contract clause, Walgreens can't send myWalgreens class action to arbitration
Federal judge rules pharmacy retailer forfeited right to invoke arbitration when it moved for dismissal of customers' complaint
Patrick A. Salvi Ii Named to 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America List
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C. is pleased to announce Chicago Managing Partner Patrick A. Salvi II has been selected to The Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America for 2024.
Greubel and Charles Obtain Defense Verdict In Medical Malpractice Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys William P. Greubel, III and Rebecca Charles secured a defense verdict at trial on behalf of their client, the estate of a prominent hospital vascular surgeon, in the Circuit Court of DuPage County, Illinois.