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Summer Experiences: Robert Dohrman, ’26, Honors Legal Intern, Department of Defense, Office of the General Counsel
Robert Dohrman, ’26, is spending his summer in Washington, DC, working in the Department of Defense within the Office of the General Counsel.
Ruth A. Bahe-Jachna Appointed ABA Gavel Awards Committee Chair
Ruth A. Bahe-Jachna, a Litigation shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Chicago office, has been appointed chair of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Standing Committee on Gavel Awards.
Microplastics in water doesn't make it unnatural, judge says; Tosses class action vs Ice Mountain maker
A Chicago federal judge said federal law likely preempts a class action lawsuit accusing BlueTriton, the distributor of Ice Mountain and other brands of bottled waters, of violating Illinois' consumer fraud law by misleading consumers to buy "100% Natural Spring Water" that contains microplastics
Michael Parks Speaks to Bloomberg Law on News Outlets and AI
Thompson Coburn partner Michael Parks weighed in on the evolving relationships between news organizations and AI companies in a recent Bloomberg Law article.
Appeals court: No sanctions for lawyers accused of filing frivolous labor suits based on 'vague recollections'
Milwaukee-based plaintiffs' law firm, which is opening a Chicago office this summer, filed federal labor lawsuits later found to have insufficient evidence, but a split appeals panel said they shouldn't be punished for filing frivolous suits
Sharon Fairley Speaks About Police Reform on WBEZ
Sonya Massey was shot and killed in her own home by Sangamon County sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson after calling 911 for help.
Canton Awarded Cybersecurity or Privacy Woman Law Professional of the Year 2024
Veronica Canton (Associate-Chicago, IL) was selected by the United Cybersecurity Alliance as its Cybersecurity or Privacy Woman Law Professional of the Year 2024.
Ferrill and Keig Obtain Defense Verdict In High-Stakes Medical Malpractice Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Sarah A. Ferrill and Caroline A. Keig secured a defense verdict on behalf of their client, a vascular surgeon, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
EU Sets Key Artificial Intelligence Regulation Dates
On August 1, 2024, the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) took a major leap forward as the EU AI Act officially entered into force.
Lawsuit: New IL law tramples business owners' First Amendment speech rights
A new federal lawsuit claims the union-backed so-called "Worker Freedom of Speech Act," which bans so-called "captive meetings" in workplaces, only actually restricts employers' free speech and leaves them exposed to lawsuits and fines for exercising their constitutional rights
Thompson Coburn Welcomes Employee Benefits Litigator Michael Graham as Partner in Chicago
Experienced employee benefits and ERISA attorney Michael Graham has joined Thompson Coburn as a partner in Chicago, adding depth to the firm’s strong bench of labor and employment litigators.
Greenberg Traurig Represents NSUS in Purchase of World Series of Poker
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented iGaming investment and consultancy firm NSUS Group in its acquisition of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) business from William Hill U.S. HoldCo, Inc., an affiliate of Caesars Entertainment.
Northwestern Pritzker Law Receives Nearly $5 Million to Benefit Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is delighted to announce the generous commitment of nearly $5 million in gifts to expand the Carter G. Phillips Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Center’s programs.
Plaintiff alleges Defendant delayed service leading to dismissal
In a recent ruling by the Illinois Appellate Court, plaintiff Anthony Rizzuto's motor vehicle negligence lawsuit against Alison Soja was dismissed due to significant delays in serving the defendant—over two years and four months after filing the complaint—citing a lack of due diligence despite claims of attorney misconduct as justification for delays.
Landlord Wins Eviction Case Against Tenant Over Lease Termination Dispute
In an eviction dispute involving rental property at West Evergreen Avenue in Chicago, landlord Demosthenis Tsatsanis successfully upheld his right to reclaim possession from tenant Renee MacDonald after her lease expired. The Appellate Court affirmed this decision despite various challenges raised by MacDonald regarding proper service notices and claims about waived rights due to accepted rent payments post-lease expiration.
Berwyn wins apparent end to federal lawsuit over inspector's tirade, alleged racial slurs
Tree trimmer alleged city violated civil rights by failing to adequately discipline municipal employee
Barnes & Thornburg Welcomes New Attorneys and Legal Professionals
Barnes & Thornburg has added environmental, litigation, labor and employment, corporate, real estate, and government services and finance attorneys and legal professionals to its Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, Delaware, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, New York and South Bend offices.
IL trial lawyers say state high court should remove rule limiting lawsuit 'forum shopping' in IL courts
The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association has urged the Illinois Supreme Court to use a case over the fate of a state law that limits where Illinoisans can challenge potentially unconstitutional laws to instead abolish a court rule that businesses can use to avoid being sued in Cook County, other unfriendly courts
Eirene N. Salvi selected Illinois Supreme Court Judicial Selection Committee
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard attorney Eirene N. Salvi has been selected by Justice Joy V. Cunningham of the Supreme Court of Illinois to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court’s Judicial Selection Committee.
Union Pacific can't derail class action under Illinois genetic info privacy law
Coleman rules family medical histories are protected information, says workers can argue they shouldn't have been forced to disclose during pre-employment physicals