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Greenberg Traurig’s Steven M. Malina Named to Securities Docket’s 2024 ‘Enforcement Elite’ List
Steven M. Malina, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Litigation Practice, was named to Securities Docket’s 2024 “Enforcement Elite” list.
Controversial Cook County judge loses retention bid, unofficial vote totals show
According to unofficial vote totals, Cook County Judge Shannon O'Malley - formerly known as Phillip Spiwak - appears to have fallen short of retaining his seat on the county court. O'Malley famously changed his name to sound Irish in an apparent bid to win election, and has been accused of living outside the county
Attorney General Raoul Charges Bond County Man With Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, Weapon by a Felon
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Pocahontas, Illinois man with possessing child sexual abuse material.
Judges: Reforms to limit harm from IL biometrics law should apply to pending lawsuits, too
Recent rulings from a Chicago federal judge and a Cook County judge are seen as key wins for Illinois businesses, as they begin the work of answering a key question that could decide the fates of potentially hundreds of lawsuits with many millions of dollars at stake
Foxx files suit to get Viverette removed from office in Ford Heights over past criminal convictions
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has filed a lawsuit seeking to remove Ford Heights Village Trustee Jimmy Viverette from office due to his past criminal convictions.
Troutman Pepper Counsels CuraLinc Healthcare in Strategic Acquisition of Marquee Health
Troutman Pepper client CuraLinc Healthcare, a leading provider of mental health and wellbeing programs for employees, students and families, and Lightyear Capital, a New York-based private equity firm, recently announced the strategic acquisition of Marquee Health, a premier provider of corporate wellness and health coaching services.
Glock: IL law underpinning Chicago's gun violence lawsuit violates Second Amendment, is unconstitutional
Firearms maker Glock says Chicago and Illinois are attempting to use a lawsuit under an allegedly unconstitutional Illinois consumer fraud law to win a court order all but banning the sale of Glock handguns, which Glock said violates the Second Amendment and the Commerce Clause
Society Insurance says shouldn't be obligated to cover Cermak Produce vs employees' biometrics class action
Society Insurance has filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court seeking a declaratory judgment that it is not obligated to provide insurance coverage to Cermak Produce, a Chicago-area supermarket chain, in connection with a class action lawsuit.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Plea in Case Stemming From Investigation Into Suburban Drug, Gun Activity
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced an Aurora, Illinois man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison for his role in drug sales throughout Chicagoland.
Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach at Chicago-Based University Compromised Personal Information
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Saint Xavier University alleging negligence in safeguarding personal data following a significant data breach.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Crosstown Real Estate of age discrimination
Cheryl Hanna has taken legal action against Crosstown Real Estate for alleged age discrimination during her tenure as a real estate agent.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against retail giant following slip-and-fall incident
A slip-and-fall accident at a Bartlett-based store has led Robert Merheb to file a lawsuit against The Home Depot USA and The Home Depot Inc., citing negligence as the cause of his injuries.
Constitution doesn't block Indiana's ban on gender transition procedures for kids: Appeals court
A divided federal appeals panel said the Indiana ban on surgeries, puberty blockers and other care do not violate parent's rights to direct their children's medical care nor the speech rights of doctors, dissolving a lower court's injunction blocking enforcement of the law
Village Police Accused of False Arrest by Local Resident
Samuel Gonzalez has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Summit and two police officers for allegedly conducting a false arrest without probable cause or a warrant in June 2023.
Holland & Knight Receives 309 First-Tier Rankings in Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" Guide
Holland & Knight ranked as a national first-tier law firm in 37 practice areas in the 2025 edition of the Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" guide.
Jones Day partner Neal Stephens authors Prosecutorial Misconduct: A Practical Guide for Criminal Defense Lawyers published by the American Bar Association
Neal Stephens, a partner in Jones Day's Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice, authored the recently published Prosecutorial Misconduct: A Practical Guide for Criminal Defense Lawyers (American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section, 2024).
Former Employee Alleges Pippin's Tavern Violated Overtime Pay Laws
Heron Rivera has taken legal action against Pippin's Tavern in Chicago for allegedly failing to pay him overtime wages despite working extensive hours beyond a typical workweek.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Retail Giant Following Workplace Injury
Stephen Termunde has taken legal action against Wal-Mart Associates Inc., claiming wrongful termination following a workplace injury that exacerbated his existing health issues.
Plaintiff alleges tech company violated labor laws
Tiffany Khoshaba has filed a lawsuit against Barking Labs Corp., known as Fi, alleging labor law violations including unpaid overtime and discrimination due to disability.
Plaintiff alleges Skyline Business Solutions violated ADA and Title VII
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Skyline Business Solutions alleging disability discrimination and sexual harassment under ADA and Title VII laws.