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Plaintiff accuses Defendant company of Breach of Contract
Wells Fargo Bank has filed a lawsuit against Emery Air LLC for breaching several leasing agreements related to industrial equipment leases.
Plaintiff advocates allege Illinois Department of Corrections violated ADA by isolating disabled inmates
Equip for Equality has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Corrections alleging violations under federal disability rights laws by isolating disabled inmates in inadequate conditions at Stateville Correctional Center after its closure.
Benesch Bolsters IP Group with Addition of Partner Andrew Stover
Benesch is pleased to welcome Partner Andrew D. Stover to its fast-growing Intellectual Property Practice Group.
Plaintiff Alleges Roofing Giant Negligence in Data Breach
A class action lawsuit accuses Tecta America Corp., a leading roofing company, of negligence resulting in a major data breach exposing sensitive personal information of customers including Social Security numbers and financial details between...
Plaintiff alleges manufacturing company failed ADA compliance over inaccessible website
A visually impaired plaintiff has taken legal action against Creative Manufacturing LLC over allegations that its website is not accessible to blind users as required by ADA regulations.
Plaintiff Chris Jackson accuses Burdick Chocolate of ADA Violations
Chris Jackson has filed a lawsuit against Burdick Chocolate alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to inaccessible digital properties for visually impaired users.
D113 pays $500K to settle ex-Highland Park HS asst principal's suit over record-shredding, sex offender favoritism
Former Highland Park H.S. Assistant Principal Amy Burnetti had accused Township High School District 113 of illegally demoting her in retaliation for cooperating with prosecutors investigating misconduct claims vs D113 officials
Labeling your political opponents 'Nazis' won't help anyone, Mr. Governor
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker used his annual State of the State Address to lash out at President Donald Trump and his supporters - potentially including more than 40% of all Illinoisans - calling them all 'Nazis.' Such rhetoric was as irresponsible as it was inflammatory, stoking only more hatred and division, said Mark Glennon
Sam Cole, ’25, Wins CPR’s 2025 Joseph T. McLaughlin Original Student Article Award
Sam Cole, ’25, has received the 2025 Joseph T. McLaughlin Original Student Article Award from the International Institute of Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR).
Plaintiff (photography network) sues Defendant (interior design studio) for Copyright Infringement
Otto Archive, a leading photography distribution network based in New York City, has taken legal action against Park and Oak Design for alleged copyright violations involving multiple photographs by renowned artists represented by Otto Archive.
Job Applicant Accuses Food Giant of Genetic Privacy Violations
A new class action lawsuit accuses a major food company of violating privacy laws by soliciting genetic information from job applicants without consent—a breach that could impact hundreds who applied for positions over recent years.
LIVE WEB - Judicial Panel Discussion on Specialty Courts on February 21, 2025
Don’t miss this panel presentation that offers an in-depth discussion on the role of specialty courts throughout Illinois! Criminal justice lawyers, bench and bar attorneys, mental health practitioners, and traffic law attorneys with intermediate to advanced levels of practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand.
Employer DEI Policies Under the Trump Administration: Next Steps and Practical Advice on February 21, 2025
David Barron, Peter Ennis, Dr. Diedrick Graham, Ann-Marie Luciano, Sidnee McDonald, and Nicole Su will present "Employer DEI Policies Under the Trump Administration: Next Steps and Practical Advice.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against VA hospital leading to wrongful death
Veronica Jones has filed a lawsuit against the United States government over alleged negligence resulting in her mother's death at a VA hospital's care center.
Plaintiff Alleges Jewelry Retailer Fails Visually-Impaired Customers
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class-action lawsuit against Nickel & Suede, LLC in Illinois federal court.
Plaintiffs accuse popular Chicago restaurant Lao Sze Chuan of wage theft
Two former employees have filed a lawsuit against Peking Duck USA Inc., operating as Lao Sze Chuan in Chicago, alleging severe wage violations including unpaid wages and illegal tip deductions amounting to $700 in November 2024 alone.
Pritzker donating big money again in hot Wisconsin state Supreme Court race
Billionaire IL Gov. JB Pritzker has so far donated $500K in the contest, amid a flood of outside money coming in the race to determine control of the key swing state's top court. In 2023, Pritzker also donated more than $1M in Wisconsin, despite also supporting a law prohibiting outside groups from donating in Illinois judicial races
Recent Faculty Works: Ari Glogower, John O. McGinnis, Ajay K. Mehrotra
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is home to an incredible group of faculty members working at the intersections of law and many other disciplines.
World Trademark Review Recognizes Foley Attorneys and Jurisdictions in the 2025 Edition of WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Practitioners, Firm Receives National Recognition
Nine Foley & Lardner attorneys and four firm jurisdictions were recognized in the 2025 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Practitioners.
Troutman Pepper Locke Ranks on Global Industry League Tables and Continues to Retain Top Rankings on Canada Industry League Tables
Troutman Pepper Locke’s capital markets attorneys ranked globally for the first time in the Bloomberg Global Equity, Equity Linked & Rights – Issuer Ranked by Volume league table category.