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Former Employee Alleges Gaming Corporation Fostered Hostile Work Environment
Melissa Morfin has filed a lawsuit against her former employer INTRALOT Inc., alleging sexual harassment and retaliation during her tenure as a dispatcher in their Bolingbrook office.
Former Employee Alleges Transportation Company Violated Overtime Pay Laws
LaDonna Charles has filed a lawsuit against Sunrise Bus LLC and its General Manager Jamie Enger in federal court alleging violations of labor laws concerning overtime pay.
Ethics complaint filed vs Pritzker over unconstitutional 'election interference' 'anti-slating' law
An Arlington Heights lawyer, who is running as a Republican for the state House, has filed an ethics complaint against Gov. JB Pritzker, accusing him of violating his professional responsibilities as a lawyer holding public office by supporting a state law Democrats sought to use to block challengers to their candidates
Employee Alleges Workforce Management Company Violated Biometric Privacy Laws
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Harri (US), LLC by Tomas Jones over alleged violations of biometric privacy laws concerning employee facial recognition data collection without proper consent.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Chicago Hotel Under Civil Rights Laws
Onyinye Nnabuogor has filed a lawsuit against CH Illinois LLC d/b/a The Ivy Hotel alleging workplace discrimination based on sex and disability under Title VII and ADA laws.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination by Major Printing Company Under ADA
Hashsham Noor has filed a lawsuit against R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company alleging discrimination based on disability under the ADA and retaliation under FMLA after being terminated shortly after returning from medical leave
After failing last time, Dems try again to get Illinois voters to say they want progressive income tax
Illinoisans should watch out for the next try at a progressive income tax on the November ballot in the name of property tax relief, says reform advocacy group Wirepoints
Federal judge asked to block IL law that restricts what employers can say to their workers
In a new filing, the Illinois Policy Institute and Technology and Manufacturing Association say the state has unconstitutionally set up a regime to allow labor unions and other political allies to speak, while silencing employers' speech on politics, public policy and religion in the workplace
Eric Posner Writes About Labor Antitrust
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its revised Premerger Notification Regulation under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.
Oak Street Health accused of Racial Discrimination by Former Employee
An Indiana resident has filed a lawsuit against Oak Street Health alleging racial discrimination during his employment with them starting in 2020.
Survivor Alleges Hotel Enabled Sex Trafficking Under Federal Law
A lawsuit has been filed against a Romeoville hotel accused of facilitating sex trafficking activities on its premises in violation of federal law.
Crypto-Gaming Pioneer Alleges Market Manipulation Against Established Trading Firm
FractureLabs OU has taken legal action against Jump Trading LLC in a case filed on October 15th in Illinois federal court.
Medical Assistant Alleges Discrimination Against Healthcare Employer Under ADA & ADEA
Deidre A. Ziolkowski has filed a lawsuit against Advocate Health alleging discrimination based on disability and age under federal laws including ADA and ADEA.
Plaintiff Alleges Major Pharmacy Chain Engaged in Age Discrimination
Diane Best has filed a lawsuit against Walgreen Pharmacy Services Midwest LLC alleging age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).
Chicago City Hall can't close door on suit over accessibility at city-aided 'affordable housing'
Federal judge says city isn't exempt from laws just because developers owned buildings in question
Pharmaceutical Company Accused of Negligence Over Hearing Loss Drug
A lawsuit has been filed against Horizon Therapeutics USA alleging their drug Tepezza caused permanent hearing loss in a patient. Bryan Hale claims he suffered severe auditory damage following treatment with the medication meant for Thyroid Eye Disease (TED). The case raises questions about pharmaceutical responsibility and adequate consumer warnings.
Reed Smith brings together investment bankers and private equity sponsors during Private Equity Industrials Deal Forum
Private equity investment in the industrials sector has been extremely active over the last several years.
Industry Coverage: Emory Moore Joins Thompson Coburn
Partner Emory Moore recently joined Thompson Coburn’s labor and employment practice and is based in the Chicago office.
BRABUS GmbH alleges Online Retailers Sold Counterfeit Products Violating Trademark Rights
BRABUS GmbH has taken legal action against numerous online retailers accused of selling counterfeit products bearing its trademarks without authorization. Filed in Illinois federal court on October 16th, this lawsuit seeks injunctive relief along with monetary damages for trademark infringement and related claims against foreign-based defendants exploiting e-commerce platforms like Amazon and PayPal.
IL Supreme Court suspends dads' rights attorney Leving for allegedly charging clients too much
The court ruled Leving should be suspended for five months, but also agreed to stay the suspension after 60 days