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Immigration and Worksite Enforcement Considerations for Employers Under Trump 2.0 on February 11, 2025
The first session in our Business Immigration Series for 2025 will focus on predictions, best practices and considerations for employers related to immigration and worksite enforcement issues.
Community Health Center Data Breach Investigation
Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP, a preeminent national consumer rights law firm, is investigating claims on behalf of patients who have been impacted by the Community Health Center (“CHC”) data breach.
Greenberg Traurig Enhances Chicago Real Estate Practice with Addition of Daniel Elrod
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Real Estate capabilities with the addition of Daniel J. Elrod as a shareholder in its Chicago office. Elrod joins the firm from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.
City to pay $27M to family of woman who died after being paralyzed by suspects fleeing cops; Lawyers get $9M
Chicago City Council Finance Committee OKs $27 million deal to end lawsuit from family of woman who was struck by a vehicle fleeing police in August 2020 on South Side. The suit accused the city over officers' alleged violations of city policies forbidding such chases. The family will get $17 million from the settlement.
Tom Ginsburg Writes About Trump’s Proposed Plan in Gaza
President Donald Trump has suggested a plan for the U.S. to take control of Gaza and relocate its Palestinian residents to nearby countries like Egypt and Jordan.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attends the 67th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attended the 67th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony on February 4.
Plaintiff alleges e-commerce site Coolstuffinc.Com violates ADA due to web inaccessibility
Constance Henry has filed a class action lawsuit against Coolstuffinc.
Plaintiff Alleges Casino Project Discriminates Against White Males
In a recent lawsuit filed in federal court, Mark Glennon accuses the City of Chicago and Bally's Corporation of enforcing discriminatory practices through a casino development agreement that excludes white males from participating in an IPO.
Plaintiff accuses Illinois Environmental Council of pregnancy discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Environmental Council alleging violations under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act after being terminated while pregnant.
Plaintiff alleges hotel group violated ADA in workplace discrimination case
Stephanie Captain has taken legal action against DG Hotel Group LLC and SUN Development & Management Corporation over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), among other laws.
Visually-Impaired Customer Sues Ohio-Based Retailer Over Website Accessibility
Andre Battle has filed a class action lawsuit against Ohio Power Tool for allegedly failing to make their website accessible to visually-impaired users.
Plaintiff Alleges Fashion Brand Eric Javits Fails ADA Compliance
Tentya Booker has filed a lawsuit against fashion brand Eric Javits in Illinois federal court for failing to make its website accessible to visually impaired users like herself.
Visually Impaired Plaintiff Sues Online Retailer iHerb Over Website Accessibility Violations
Andre Battle has filed a class action lawsuit against iHerb in Illinois federal court alleging violations of the ADA due to their inaccessible website design for visually impaired users.
Plaintiff Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Former Employer GRG TFG Wacker LLC
Durrell Haynes has filed a lawsuit against GRG TFG Wacker LLC alleging racial discrimination during his employment as a line chef at Bar Mar in Chicago.
Florida Couple Sues Illinois Police Officers Over Alleged Unlawful Search
A Florida couple has taken legal action against an Illinois village police department following an alleged unconstitutional search of their home based on false claims made by a neighbor's daughter.
Former Employee Alleges Sexual Harassment Against Jamba Juice Operator
Eric Harrison has filed a lawsuit against Susu Hospitality Group d/b/a Jamba Juice alleging sexual harassment and discrimination during his brief tenure as a Shift Lead.
'The offender is the victim now:' City to debate deal to pay Dexter Reed's family $1.25M
The deal, which could be approved by Chicago City Council by Feb. 19, would pay $1.25 million to the family of a man all but his own family and their lawyers conceded fired first at Chicago cops. It has drawn intense criticism from aldermen who assert it sends a terrible message to police and the community
Plaintiffs accuse City Police Officers and Retail Giant Dick's Sporting Goods of Wrongful Arrest
Three men have filed a lawsuit against several Chicago police officers and Dick's Sporting Goods alleging wrongful arrest based on racial profiling and fabricated charges following an incident at a retail store in July 2024.
Plaintiff alleges clothing retailer H&M discriminated against him due to epilepsy
Javier Enriquez has filed a lawsuit against retail giant H&M alleging wrongful termination due to disability discrimination related to his epilepsy.
World Trademark Review 1000 Ranks Six Neal Gerber Eisenberg Attorneys
Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce that six attorneys from the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group have been ranked in the 2025 edition of World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (WTR 1000).