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Vedder Price Attends Chicago Innovation Awards NASDAQ Bellringing 2024
To celebrate the Chicago Innovation Awards, several attorneys from Vedder Price joined the award winners to ring the Nasdaq opening bell in New York City this month.
The Clery Act: Common Violations, VAWA Requirements, and Compliance Tips on July 29, 2024
Establishing a strong understanding of the Clery Act is essential for implementing appropriate practices at colleges and universities.
Plaintiffs accuse transport company of breaching oral contract over vehicle purchase
A legal battle over an alleged breached oral contract involving vehicle purchases has resulted in significant financial liabilities for two transport operators who sued IBY Transport Inc., only to have their claims rejected while being ordered instead now owing nearly $20k altogether following thorough court proceedings upholding initial arbitration awards previously determined against them earlier too
Class action to continue accusing Rush U. Health of violating privacy of patients using online portal
Federal judge says complaint under Wiretap Act adequately alleges intent
Mark Goldstein shortlisted for Human Storyteller of the Year Award
Reed Smith Labor & Employment partner Mark Goldstein has been shortlisted for the TLC Lions Human Storyteller of the Year Award.
Tennial Named to The National Black Lawyers 2024 Top 40 Under 40 List
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Associate Joseph E. Tennial was recently honored as a recipient of the "Top 40 Under 40" by The National Black Lawyers Top 100 and Top 40 Under 40 in 2024.
'Ethics bill?' Or a threat to democracy in Illinois?
Ronald Andermann, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives District 53 in northwest Cook County, offers his thoughts on a new Illinois state law that Republicans and others say was designed to keep Andermann and others off the ballot this fall. Andermann is one of the co-plaintiffs challenging the law in court.
Fed judge again quickly tosses suit accusing IL judges of working together to squelch criticism
A federal judge moved quickly to end the legal action brought by an attorney and judicial reform advocate accusing the Illinois Judges Association of wrongly collaborating to shut down criticism and shield member judges, particularly including the head of Cook County's divorce courts, of consequences for alleged unethical actions
BFKN Welcomes Two New Associates
BFKN is pleased to announce the addition of two new associates to the firm. Euna Park joins the Real Estate Group, and Gianna Santoro Miksanek joins the Litigation Group.
Sheppard Mullin Recognized by Chambers High Net Worth 2024
Chambers High Net Worth 2024 ranked Sheppard Mullin in Band 1 in the California Private Wealth Disputes category.
'True colors?' IL Dems say GOPers can't run in Nov because didn't face primary voters, but back Harris for Prez
Gov. Pritzker and Speaker Welch are defending an Illinois law that would block Republican candidates from 2024 ballot because they didn't run in the primary. At the same time, they also back VP Harris for President, even though she was selected by party bosses and has never run in a presidential primary
McGlynn preparing for September trial on state gun ban; Neither side will call historians to testify
EAST ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn, preparing for a September trial on the state’s weapon ban, finds his parties have planned a hybrid event of paper and people.
Chad Schiefelbein Quoted in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Vedder Price Shareholder Chad Schiefelbein was recently quoted in the article “Tossing of fraud claims in ownership interest sale affirmed” published by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.
Plaintiff accuses law firm of improper fee collection in medical malpractice settlement
A recent appellate court decision upheld an award granting attorney fees and costs despite no signed retainer agreement between Janet Bedin and O'Connor Law Group in relation to a medical malpractice suit involving her late mother’s estate.
Chicago drops first version of lawsuit vs Glock, refiles new complaint in Cook County, also accusing gun shops
The lawsuit is the first of its kind under a new Illinois state law designed to make gunmakers pay for allegedly making Chicago's gang-related gun violence problems worse. Specifically, the new lawsuit accuses Glock of allegedly making it too easy to modify Glock semiautomatic pistols into fully automatic "machine guns"
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Welcomes Two Lateral Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP recently welcomed two lateral attorneys, including one partner and one associate, to its Chicago office.
Rebecca Bush Joins Amundsen Davis as Lead of Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation & Tax Service Group
We are excited to announce that Rebecca Bush has joined us as a partner and leader of the firm’s new Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation & Tax Service Group in our Milwaukee office.
NAWL 2024 Annual Meeting on July 24-25
Shareholder Lorie Skjerven Gildea is a panelist for the "Navigating the Legal Profession: From Judicial Clerkships to Career Insights" workshop on July 25, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT.
Soros-backed State's Attorney exonerates more than 250 since 2016 with city surpassing $300 million in payouts over the last decade
Most exonerations are based not on new evidence indicating innocence, but on extraordinary claims that police tortured suspects, fabricated evidence and colluded with prosecutors to win guilty verdicts.
Pakistani Muslim Attorney Sues Activist Website Over Alleged Harassment
Kinza Khan has filed a lawsuit against Wayne Levinson and Canary Mission over allegations of harassment and doxing following an incident in Chicago last year.