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Chicago man sues Krazy Dan's fireworks stand after he was injured by firecracker
The lawsuit says the well-known fireworks stand, which operate just across the Illinois-Indiana border, knowingly sold a firecracker rocket they knew was too dangerous, leading to a man's injuries when it allegedly exploded too quickly.
Jewish music teacher says Elmhurst University engaged in antisemitism, discrimination by firing him
Jewish musician and songwriter, Louis Yoelin, claims he was abruptly fired from his teaching position at Elmhurst University due to his online activism, allegedly against antisemitism.
IL's federal chief judge declines to answer senators' questions about S. IL judges' alleged discriminatory orders
Senators Cruz and Kennedy had sought answers from Seventh Circuit Chief Judge Diane Sykes about the courts' response to a complaint over orders issued by three southern Illinois federal judges which establish a preference to hear oral arguments from "newer, female and minority" lawyers
Cook County State's Attorney race offers voters stark choice in approach to prosecuting crime
Retired Appellate Justice Eileen O'Burke says she will restore strong prosecution of gun crimes and retail theft in Chicago and elsewhere. Clayton Harris III, who is endorsed by Chicago political bosses, says he believes current State's Attorney Foxx has earned top grades and he will continue many of her policies and goals
Gender-affirming Benefits: Best Practices for Group Health Plans on February 29, 2024
Employers and plan sponsors are facing growing – and often conflicting – pressures related to the coverage of gender-affirming care.
BFKN Partner Recognized Among Crain’s 2024 Notable Women in Law
BFKN is pleased to announce that Crain’s Chicago – a top source of news, analysis, and information on business in metropolitan Chicago for decision-makers in the private and public sectors – has recognized partner Megan Ratia as a 2024 Notable Women in Law.
Dana Armagno, Michelle Olson and Shelby Parnes Named to Crain's Chicago Business' Notable Women in Law List
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that Operating Shareholder Dana Armagno and Shareholders Michelle Olson and Shelby Parnes have been honored and recognized in Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2024 Notable Women in Law List.
Katriina McGuire Named Notable Woman in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business
Thompson Coburn partner Katriina McGuire was named to the 2024 list of Notable Women in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Jeffrey Cummings (JD ’87), U.S. District Judge, to Deliver 2024 Convocation Address
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is excited to announce that Judge Jeffrey Cummings will deliver the convocation address to the Class of 2024.
Crain’s Chicago Business Names Troutman Pepper Partner Molly DiRago Among Notable Women in Law
Molly DiRago, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Business Litigation and Privacy + Cyber practices, has been recognized among the 2024 Notable Women in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Chicago Board of Elections, City Hall each seek to appeal ruling invalidating Chicago tax hike referendum
Both the Chicago Board of Elections and city of Chicago will argue a Cook County judge was wrong to block the city from intervening in the court fight over the so-called Bring Chicago Home referendum. The judge ruled the ballot question is illegally drafted, and votes should not be counted.
Affinity Fraud: Scams, Scoundrels, and Receiverships on February 28, 2024
Ira Bodenstein will present “Affinity Fraud: Scams, Scoundrels, and Receiverships” at the National Association of Federal Equity Receiver (NAFER)’s first Receivers’ Huddle of 2024.
Lindsey Paige Markus Named a Crain’s Notable Woman in Law for 2024
Chuhak and Tecson, P.C. congratulates Lindsey Paige Markus, shareholder and practice group leader of the firm’s 25-attorney trusts and estate practice group, on being named a Notable Woman in Law for 2024 by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Benesch Partners Bryna Dahlin, Caitlin Kovacs and Nicole Wrigley Recognized Among Crain’s Chicago Notable Women in Law 2024
AmLaw 200 law firm Benesch is pleased to announce that Crain’s Chicago Business has selected Partners Bryan Dahlin, Caitlin Kovacs and Nicole Wrigley as 2024 Notable Women in Law honorees.
ERISA Preemption and Employee Benefit Claims: Recent Court Decisions, Causes of Action, Plan Administration on February 28, 2024
Litigation attorney Chelsea McCarthy will co-lead a Strafford webinar guiding counsel on Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) preemption rules and their effects on litigating employee benefit claims.
Locke Lord’s Carolyn Blessing, Jennifer Kenedy and Andrea Verney Kerstein Recognized as Notable Women in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business
Locke Lord Chicago Partners Carolyn Blessing, Jennifer Kenedy and Andrea Verney Kerstein have been selected by Crain’s Chicago Business as 2024 Notable Women in Law honorees.
Reed Smith’s Jennifer Yule DePriest named ’Notable Woman in Law’ by Crain’s Chicago Business
Jennifer Yule DePriest, managing partner of Reed Smith’s Chicago office, has been named a “Notable Woman in Law” by Crain’s Chicago Business, the firm announced.
Julie Proscia Named Crain's Chicago Business Notable Women in Law Honoree
Congratulations to Julie Proscia who has been named by Crain's Chicago Business a Notable Woman in Law for 2024!
Martha C. Nussbaum to Be Honored with Norman Maclean Faculty Award
Martha C. Nussbaum, Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics, appointed in the Law School and the Philosophy Department, is one of two University of Chicago scholars named a recipient of this year’s Norman Maclean Faculty Award.
Class action accuses Danone Water of containing microplastics
Danone Waters of America is facing a class action lawsuit that alleges the company misled consumers by labeling its products as "Natural Spring Water," when in fact they allegedly contain microplastics.