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GOP with early lead in race for Wisconsin state Supreme Court, poll says
A new poll shows conservative former Wisconsin Attorney General Dan Schimel with 40% vs 35% for liberal judge Susan Crawford. The race is among the most hotly contested and anticipated races in 2025. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has invested heavily in Wisconsin state politics, including in a 2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court contest.
Greenberg Traurig Ranks Among Top Trademark Firms in WTR 1000 2025 Edition
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been nationally and regionally recognized by the World Trademark Review (WTR) in the 15th edition of the WTR 1000.
Law Clerk MariaJose De La Hoz Receives Diversity Scholarship Foundation’s 2025 Jerold S. Solovy Diversity Scholarship
Barnes & Thornburg’s MariaJose De La Hoz was recently awarded the 2025 Jerold S. Solovy Diversity Scholarship from the Diversity Scholarship Foundation.
Plaintiff Alleges Roofing Company Negligence Led to Data Breach Exposing Sensitive Information
Eric Pike has filed a class action lawsuit against Tecta America Corp., claiming negligence led to a data breach exposing sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers.
Plaintiff accuses healthcare staffing company PRN Health Services of racial discrimination
Latasha Rials has taken legal action against PRN Health Services for alleged racial discrimination during her employment as a nurse.
Automotive Finance Manager Alleges Hostile Work Environment Against Car Dealerships
Brian Gilbert has filed a lawsuit against Ultimo Motors dealerships alleging racial and religious discrimination alongside age-based harassment by management figures Sedat Gurel and Alan Amjed.
Former Police Officer Alleges Discrimination Against Hampshire Police Department
Shawna Davis has filed a lawsuit against the Hampshire Police Department alleging discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation leading to wrongful termination.
Former Employee Alleges Pizza Chain Violated Labor Laws Over Unpaid Overtime
Samir Nofal has taken legal action against VPC Orland Park Pizza LLC d/b/a Giordano’s Orland Park over alleged unpaid overtime wages and retaliatory practices following complaints about labor law violations.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Scrub LLC of sexual harassment and retaliation
Latoya Brown has filed a lawsuit against Scrub LLC alleging sexual harassment and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Plaintiff accuses Children's Hospital employer of racial discrimination
Lakenza Mandeldove has filed a lawsuit against Anne & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital alleging racial discrimination during her employment as a Medical Assistant in mid-2024.
Plaintiff alleges online retail giant violated ADA and ADEA
Vernita Everett has taken legal action against Amazon.com Services LLC for alleged violations of disability and age discrimination laws during her employment as a Warehouse Associate in Rockford, Illinois.
Former Professor Alleges Discrimination Against Northern Illinois University
Natalie Young has filed a lawsuit against Northern Illinois University alleging sex and race-based harassment along with retaliation for advocating minority students' rights within the institution.
Plaintiff Neal Evan Price alleges City of Chicago's TNP Rule Violates Civil Rights and Antitrust Laws
Rideshare driver Neal Evan Price sues the City of Chicago over its Transportation Network Provider (TNP) rule after being deactivated from Uber and Lyft without due process.
Certified Nursing Assistant Alleges Senior Living Corporation Denied Overtime Pay
Sheila Washington has filed a lawsuit against Senior Lifestyle Corporation alleging systematic denial of overtime pay by misclassifying employees as independent contractors.
Plaintiff Accuses Cannabis Company Acreage Holdings of Selling Illegal High-THC Products
Chad Alsip has filed a lawsuit against Acreage Holdings for allegedly selling cannabis-infused products with THC levels far above legal limits in Illinois.
Fire Engineer Alleges Discrimination Retaliation Against Chicago Fire Department
Lee Ann McKay has filed a lawsuit accusing several members associated with the Chicago Fire Department of retaliatory actions following her complaints about workplace discrimination.
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Online Retailer Food52 Over Website Accessibility Violations
Leah Walker has filed a class-action lawsuit against Food52 in Illinois federal court over alleged ADA violations on their website Schoolhouse.com.
Cracker Barrel accused of Sexual Harassment by Former Employee
In a recent legal battle filed in Illinois federal court, Caden Doty accuses Cracker Barrel of fostering a hostile work environment through sexual harassment and retaliatory practices following his reports against misconduct by a co-worker.
Former Employee Alleges Non-Profit Corporation C.W. Resources Fostered Hostile Work Environment
A former custodial lead has filed a lawsuit against C.W. Resources alleging severe sexual harassment by supervisors leading to a hostile work environment at their Chicago locations.
Plaintiff alleges workplace discrimination against Sweet Vegan LLC
Natalie (Sai) Lopez has filed a lawsuit against Sweet Vegan LLC in federal court alleging sexual harassment and discrimination based on gender identity during her employment as an assistant baker.