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Two scandal-marked Cook County judges to be investigated by state
Cook County's chief judges recommended Judges E. Kenneth Wright and Shannon O'Malley be investigated by the Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board. The JIB can recommend further action. The judges have been accused in a press report of living outside of Cook County, which could violate the state constitution
Plaintiff alleges City of Chicago Police Officers engaged in Wrongful Arrest
Schanise Barfield has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the City of Chicago and several police officers of violating her constitutional rights through wrongful arrest and detention stemming from an incident in December 2014 involving fabricated...
Vic Des Laurier Shares Insights on the Commercial Finance Industry with ABL Advisor
Thompson Coburn Chicago partner Vic Des Laurier is featured in a new interview with ABL Advisor.
Plaintiff alleges healthcare logistics company failed to accommodate disabilities
Kevin Bogusz has filed a lawsuit against Medspeed LLC alleging discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act due to failure in accommodating his ADHD, depression, and anxiety while employed as a systems administrator.
Plaintiff Alleges Major Retailer Engaged in Discriminatory Practices Leading to Unjust Termination
Halida Alesevic has taken legal action against Walmart alleging racial, religious, age-based discrimination alongside retaliation leading to wrongful termination after years of service at their Plainfield store location
Transgender Employee Alleges Discrimination by Former Employer Vastek
A former employee has taken legal action against Vastek Inc., alleging sexual harassment and discrimination based on gender identity during their tenure at the company.
Plaintiff alleges steel manufacturer violated labor laws over unpaid overtime
Michael Bick has filed a class action lawsuit against Alton Steel Inc., claiming unpaid overtime wages due to improper calculation methods under federal law standards.
'Being safe is not a privilege:' O'Neill Burke wins State's Attorney's race, vows to 'set new standard'
Eileen O'Neill Burke won the race for Cook County State's Attorney. During her campaign, the former judge pledged to undo many of the policies put in place by outgoing State's Attorney Kim Foxx, who has been heavily criticized for being soft on crime and helping to fuel Chicago's and Cook County's crime problems
Bridget Fahey Named Co-Director of New Data Science Research Initiative
Assistant Professor of Law Bridget Fahey has been named co-director of a new Research Initiative at UChicago’s Data Science Institute, following a $1 million dollar grant she received with co-directors Raul Castro Fernandez, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Michael Franklin, Morton D. Hull Distinguished Service Professor.
Plaintiff Alleges Titan Tactical Security Violated Wage Laws
Jakaun Coleman has filed a lawsuit against Titan Tactical Security LLC for alleged violations of wage laws during his employment as a security guard.
Plaintiff accuses Security Firm Employer of Disability Discrimination
Delmar Jones has taken legal action against Universal Protection Services over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Plaintiff Alleges Kitchen Appliance Manufacturer's Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
Angela Michelle Eberle has taken legal action against kitchen appliance manufacturer NuWave, LLC over alleged defects in their pressure cooker that led to severe burns on her legs.
Plaintiff alleges former employer polymer company violated ADA and FMLA
Bernardo Bahena is suing his former employer I2Poly Inc., alleging violations of ADA and FMLA following his termination after medical leave.
Plaintiff Alleges Discrimination Against Former Employer Sysco Chicago Under ADA
Dwayne Johnson has filed a lawsuit against former employer Sysco Chicago alleging discrimination based on disability and sex-based harassment under federal laws including ADA and Title VII.
Incoming Class Continues Tradition of Excellence at Northwestern Pritzker Law
The newest class of Northwestern Pritzker Law JD students have already distinguished themselves as an extraordinary, diverse group of people with an impressive range of accomplishments.
Plaintiffs accuse Persona Identities Inc., an identity verification service provider, of illegally using personal data
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Persona Identities Inc., accusing them of unlawfully using personal data collected through their Verification API beyond legal limits set by Illinois laws.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Maryville Academy of Age Discrimination
Sandra Desiderio has filed a lawsuit against Maryville Academy alleging age discrimination leading to wrongful termination.
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Telecommunications Company
Allison MacCready has filed a lawsuit against D&S Communications alleging violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act due to discrimination and retaliation related to her disability accommodation requests.
Former Employee Alleges Staffing Companies Violated Labor Laws Amid Pregnancy Discrimination
Brittany Czischki has taken legal action against former employers Planet Pharma and its affiliates over alleged labor law violations concerning unpaid overtime wages and pregnancy discrimination.
Plaintiff accuses security service provider Titan Tactical Security of wage theft
Reginald Farr has filed a lawsuit against Titan Tactical Security alleging wage theft during his employment as a security guard in July 2024.