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Plaintiff accuses tech giant Apple Inc., former employer, of racial discrimination and ADA violations
Kevin T. Hobbs has filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc., alleging racial discrimination and violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act during his employment with them in Naperville, Illinois.
American Alliance for Equal Rights sues City of Chicago over alleged racial discrimination in casino investment
The American Alliance for Equal Rights has filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago and Bally's over alleged racial discrimination in a new casino investment opportunity restricted to minorities and women.
Alison Siegler Discusses Mandatory Release in ICE Arrestee Case
A Venezuelan migrant swept up in local immigration raids who was ordered released by a federal judge is now back in federal custody at an out-of-state immigration detention center.
Plaintiff Alleges Manufacturing Company Violated ADA Through Discrimination and Retaliation
In a recent lawsuit filed in Illinois federal court, Hugo Lara accuses Accurate Felt & Gasket Manufacturing Co., his former employer, of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Plaintiff alleges Floral Delivery Service Deceptively Overcharges Customers with Hidden Fees
A class action lawsuit has been filed against FTD, LLC by Mayo Inoue alleging deceptive pricing tactics involving undisclosed fees on floral deliveries through their e-commerce platform.
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
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).
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.
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.