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Marc Jacobs Takes Legal Action Against E-Commerce Counterfeiters Exploiting Their Brand
Marc Jacobs is cracking down on online counterfeiters in a new lawsuit filed in Illinois federal court against multiple e-commerce entities accused of selling fake products under its brand name without authorization. The fashion giant seeks injunctive relief along with significant monetary damages to protect its reputation and intellectual property rights.
California Band Deftones Accuses Online Sellers of Trademark Infringement
The iconic band Deftones has filed a lawsuit against several online sellers accused of selling counterfeit merchandise using their trademark without permission. Filed in Illinois federal court on September 27th, this case highlights issues surrounding e-commerce platforms facilitating unauthorized sales that infringe upon established trademarks.
Alticor Inc. alleges Chinese Companies sold Counterfeit Products Bearing Their Trademarks
Alticor Inc. and Amway Corp have taken legal action against several Chinese entities over allegations of trademark infringement involving counterfeit goods sold online under their brand names. Filed in Illinois federal court on September 24th, they seek damages and injunctions to halt unauthorized sales harming their reputation.
Caregiver Alleges Former Employer Violated Pregnancy Discrimination Laws
Chelice Middleton has filed a lawsuit against Ciel Plainfield LLC alleging pregnancy discrimination and retaliation under federal laws after being forced into resignation following unmet accommodation requests during her pregnancy. The case highlights issues surrounding workplace rights for pregnant employees seeking fair treatment.
FCA US LLC accuses E-commerce Entities of Trademark Infringement
FCA US LLC has filed a lawsuit against several e-commerce entities for allegedly selling counterfeit products using its trademarks without authorization. Filed on September 25th in Illinois' Northern District Court, this case highlights ongoing issues with online counterfeiting operations targeting major brands like FCA's Chrysler and Jeep lines.
Lauren Bennett Alleges Discrimination Against Former Employer East Lake Management Under ADA
Lauren Bennett has taken legal action against East Lake Management Group over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Filed in September 2024 in Illinois federal court, the lawsuit claims discrimination due to disabilities and retaliatory termination following requests for accommodation. Represented by Nathan C. Volheim from Sulaiman Law Group Ltd., Bennett seeks various forms of compensation including back pay and damages.
Plaintiff Alleges Medical Negligence by Prison Officials and Healthcare Providers
An inmate at Dixon Correctional Center has filed a lawsuit claiming negligence by prison officials and healthcare providers after surgery left him quadriplegic. Michael W. Flemming seeks compensation and improved medical care following alleged inadequate treatment post-surgery by University of Illinois Hospital staff while blaming prison officials for hindering necessary rehabilitation efforts.
Crypton Future Media accuses e-commerce operators of trademark infringement
Crypton Future Media has filed a lawsuit against various online sellers for trademark infringement related to unauthorized sales of its branded products. Filed in Illinois on September 23, 2024, the case seeks injunctions and significant monetary damages from defendants operating deceptive e-commerce stores using aliases to evade detection.
Plaintiffs Allege Retailer Forman Mills Violated ADA Standards
George Brown and Charles Smith have filed a lawsuit against Forman Mills Inc., accusing them of violating ADA standards at their Chicago location due to inadequate accessibility features such as parking spaces for disabled individuals.
The plaintiffs seek declaratory relief along with mandatory changes to ensure compliance with accessibility laws.
Bus Operator Alleges Chicago Transit Authority Ignored Sexual Harassment
Kimberly Adams has filed a lawsuit against North Park Scheduled Operations d/b/a Chicago Transit Authority alleging sexual harassment and discrimination at work. The suit claims that despite repeated complaints about inappropriate conduct from an instructor, no action was taken by her employer to resolve the issue. Seeking compensatory damages and other reliefs under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, this case highlights serious allegations within a major public agency.
Plaintiff alleges pizza company violated civil rights through retaliation
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Reggio's Pizza for alleged retaliation against an employee who opposed discriminatory practices based on sex and race at their O'Hare Airport location. The complaint highlights incidents leading up to wrongful termination after reporting harassment and seeks various forms of relief including compensation for damages suffered by the aggrieved individual.
Plaintiff Veteran Alleges Lou Malnati’s Pizza Manager Caused Emotional Distress
A disabled veteran has filed a lawsuit against Lou Malnati’s Pizza alleging emotional distress after an unsatisfactory delivery experience led to a confrontation with a store manager who allegedly dismissed his disability needs. The plaintiff seeks over $250,000 in damages for alleged ADA violations and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Four New Members Appointed to Northwestern Pritzker Law Board
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Law Board members.
Judge closes door on legal aid group's suit vs landlord over 'No Evictions' policy
Legal Aid Chicago accused Hunter Properties of allegedly violating federal and state housing anti-discrimination laws by allegedly refusing to rent apartments to people who had been subject to eviction proceedings. A federal judge said the group can't show it was actually harmed by the policy
Attorney General Raoul Files Brief Supporting Federal Regulations to Curb Gun Trafficking
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 22 attorneys general in support of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives’ (ATF) rule that helps prevent illegal gun trafficking by expanding the category of firearm dealers who are required to obtain a license and perform background checks on potential buyers.
Pipe maker J-M says big asbestos firm Simmons Hanly shouldn't escape lawsuit fraud claims
J-M Manufacturing is pushing back against efforts by prominent asbestos law firm Simmons Hanly Conroy to end J-M's lawsuit accusing Simmons of a racket of "sham" asbestos lawsuits. The Simmons firm claims such racketeering claims aren't allowed against law firms over such litigation activities
Benesch Client Smartmatic Reaches Settlement With Newsmax
Benesch is pleased to announce that its client, technology company Smartmatic, has reached an undisclosed settlement in its high-profile defamation suit against Newsmax over the media company’s false claims that Smartmatic’s voting machines were part of a conspiracy to rig the election.
Judge: Speedway will need settlement or trial to end class action over worker fingerprint scans
A federal judge rejected attempts by Speedway to avoid paying out millions of dollars or more to as many as 7,200 workers at its Illinois stores for allegedly wrongly requiring them to scan their fingerprints when punching the clock at work, as part of a class action under Illinois' biometrics privacy law
Mayer Brown Named "European Law Firm of the Year" by Globalcapital
Mayer Brown has been named “European Law Firm of the Year (Overall)” at GlobalCapital 2024 Global Derivatives Awards: Europe & Asia.
Genevieve Lakier Writes About Title VI and the First Amendment
The anti-war protests that engulfed campuses around the country over the last academic year have made crystal clear the powerful role that universities play as regulators of political speech—and the corresponding importance of Title VI as a law that regulates speech.