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Plaintiff alleges tattoo parlor engaged in racial discrimination
A former tattoo artist has taken legal action against Juggernaut Tattoo LLC over alleged racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Class action accusing State Farm of mishandling claimants personal health info fails, for now
Insurer, data firm accused of using data beyond purposes of claims adjudication
Sales Engineer Alleges Workplace Discrimination Against Former Employer Yamazen Inc
A former sales engineer has filed a lawsuit against Yamazen Inc., alleging sex and race discrimination along with retaliation under Title VII.
Plaintiff alleges Wrigley Manufacturing Company violated ADA over disability discrimination
Ryan Lewis has taken legal action against Wrigley Manufacturing Company for alleged violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Former detainee Gerardo Alonso sues Village of Oak Lawn Police Department for wrongful arrest
Gerardo Alonso has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Oak Lawn Police Department alleging wrongful arrest and constitutional violations following a tragic fire incident in June 2017 that led to his prolonged incarceration without cause until...
Plaintiff alleges nutritional company violated ADA due to inaccessible website
Haron Cole has filed a class action lawsuit against Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by maintaining an inaccessible website for visually-impaired users.
Plaintiff alleges Steelz L.P., home decor retailer Maison & Tavola failed ADA compliance
Chris Jackson has taken legal action against Steelz L.P., operating as Maison & Tavola, alleging violations under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to inaccessible digital properties for visually impaired users like himself.
Sheppard Mullin Continues Corporate Expansion In Chicago With Capital Markets Partner Alex Schwartz
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Alex Schwartz has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner in the Corporate and Securities practice group.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Kimberly Przekota As Judge in Eleventh Subcircuit of Cook County
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Kimberly Przekota as a judge in the Eleventh Subcircuit of the Cook County Circuit Court.
HSPRD Congratulates Newly Promoted Partner Margaret Truesdale
We are proud to announce that Margaret Truesdale has been promoted to Partner at HSPRD. Margaret is an exceptional attorney and a trusted adviser to our clients, known for her top-tier legal skills and dedication.
IL appeals court: Ex-Fertility Clinics finance director can't sue over firing, but not because of crimes
The court said the IL Human Rights Commission was OK to dismiss a complaint lodged by a man who claimed Fertility Clinics of Illinois illegally fired him from his post as finance director after finding out he had been indicted for financial crimes. The Commission had ruled the man was unresponsive and abandoned his case
Greenberg Traurig Advises on US$350 Million Syndicated Credit Facility for Pulso Inmobiliario’s Hotel Refinancing
Attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Mexico City served as legal advisors to Capstone Advisors, as structuring agent, Banco Nacional de México, S.A., as administrative and collateral agent, and a consortium of leading Mexican banks in connection with a syndicated credit facility worth up to US$350 million.
Deane B. Brown Celebrates 16th Year on the Top 50 Illinois Women Super Lawyers List
2025 marks HSPRD Shareholder Deane B. Brown’s sixteenth time on the Top 50 Illinois Women Super Lawyers list.
McDermott IP Focus | US Patent Law Under the New Trump Administration on February 5, 2025
McDermott is committed to providing insightful commentary on intellectual property (IP) developments from around the world to our Japanese clients.
Aziz Huq Writes About Constitutionality of Trump Funding Freeze
Every president tests the limits of their authority.
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.