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CVS says Redbox must remove its kiosks after contract expired
CVS Pharmacy has filed a lawsuit against Redbox Automated Retail LLC, alleging that the DVD rental company has refused to remove its kiosks from CVS stores despite the expiration of their contract.
Counties say Supreme Court decision chastising forced home sales over unpaid property tax bills shouldn't apply in IL
A group of Illinois counties, including DuPage, Lake, Kane and Will, argued that a class action lawsuit over "equity theft" should be tossed, despite a U.S. Supreme Court decision that appears to declare sales of entire homes to satisfy delinquent property tax bills to be unconstitutional takings
Family Office Tax Webinar Series: Compensation Strategies on February 27, 2024
Taxes can have a significant impact on family offices, influencing decisions around structure, investing and overall planning strategies.
Law School Clinic Helps Bring $50M Affordable Housing Development to West Side Neighborhood
Vacant lots in Chicago’s West Side will soon be transformed into a new six-story building containing 78 units of affordable and market rate rental housing, thanks in part to the work of faculty and students in the Law School’s Housing Initiative Transactional Clinic.
Loyola University Chicago Names Douglas W. Woods, PhD as Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Loyola University Chicago announced that Douglas W. Woods, PhD has been appointed as Provost and Chief Academic Officer, effective July 8, 2024.
BFKN Represents Client in Successful Chapter 15 Recognition
BFKN’s Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights Group represented, as co-counsel with Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones, Nexii Building Solutions Inc.
Judge invalidates 'Bring Chicago Home' real estate sales tax hike referendum
The judge said the referendum supported by Mayor Brandon Johnson in the name of fighting homelessness was illegally placed on the ballot. Supporters said the decision was racist 'voter suppression' and vowed appeal. Opponents say the referendum is a backdoor property tax increase with no safeguards on how the funds would be spent
Judge shuts down ex-Palatine HS teacher's First Amendment suit vs D211 over anti-BLM Facebook posts
A federal judge said the speech rights of teacher Jeanne Hedgepeth are trumped by student's feelings and the school district's need to minimize disruption that may be caused by unpopular opinions expressed by teachers.
Class action says BMO not applying extra customer loan payments to principal, forcing higher costs
BMO Bank has been accused in a class action lawsuit of improperly applying borrowers' payments towards future payments or interest-only, instead of the principal amount.
Man charged in child porn ring sues Jones Lang LaSalle for firing him after newspaper article published
A former employee of Jones Lang LaSalle, Norris N. Stauffer, has filed a lawsuit against JLL alleging wrongful termination and violation of his rights, because he had only been charged with a crime, and not tried or convicted at the time he was terminated.
Lawsuit claims Henyard smeared ex-Dolton building chief, falsely accusing her of fraud, forgery, theft
The lawsuit against Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard becomes latest to accuse the scandal-plagued official of misconduct, this time for allegedly sending campaign mailers that included known false accusations against former Dolton building department director Samysha Williams.
Class action accuses Forsage of allegedly misclassifying drivers, improperly deducting from their pay
The lawsuit alleges the company violated Illinois state wage law
Lurie hit with privacy class action over cyberattack
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to protect the private information of its patients during a cyberattack that started on January 31
Court fight erupts over ownership of Mr. Beef, restaurant that inspired 'The Bear'
The brother of longtime Mr. Beef proprietor, Joseph Zucchero, has filed suit against his niece and nephew, claiming they have wrongly devalued his ownership interest in the iconic Italian beef food stand following the death of their father last year. One of the defendants, Lauren Zucchero, said the lawsuit was "sad and unjust."
Locke Lord’s Amin Al-Sarraf Selected as 2024 LCLD Fellow; Abigail Van Hook and Lou Lou Yan Named to Pathfinder Program
Locke Lord Los Angeles Partner Amin Al-Sarraf has been selected as a member of the 2024 Fellows Program for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), and Chicago’s Abigail Van Hook and Atlanta’s Lou Lou Yan have been named to LCLD’s Pathfinder Program.
Lawyer sues Desklabs for allegedly stiffing him of promised fees for legal work
Chicago-based coworking space company, Desklabs, and its owner are facing a lawsuit filed by an attorney who claims he was deceived into providing legal services without compensation, allegedly under the guise of making him the company's general counsel.
Chicago sues oil companies over climate 'disinformation'; Lawsuit 'set up for failure,' industry warns
The lawsuit is backed by some of the same organizations and law firms behind dozens of other similar lawsuits across the U.S., which critics say are politically motivated and designed to bankrupt the industry that fuels the U.S.
Appeals panel: Volleyball coach on hook for legal fees for meddling in class action over sex abuse coverup
Couple accused of asking potential class members to opt out of litigation
Greenberg Traurig Ranks Among Top Trademark Firms in WTR 1000 2024 Edition
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been nationally and regionally recognized by the World Trademark Review (WTR) in the 14th edition of the WTR 1000.
Reed Smith announces 2024 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow and Pathfinders
Reed Smith today announced that Anthony Crawford, a New York-based partner in its Insurance Recovery Group, was selected as the firm’s Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow for 2024.