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Aaron Tantleff Appointed to CyManII Governance Board
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Aaron Tantleff has been appointed to the Governance Board of the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII).
Cook Sheriff's Office investigator says was demoted for uncovering Covid fraud, ghost payrolling, other misconduct
A female investigator in the Cook County Sheriff's Office has sued Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and the Sheriff's Office for allegedly retaliating against her for persisting in an investigation, aided by the FBI, allegedly revealing Covid relief funds fraud, ghost payrolling, nepotism and other alleged misconduct within the Sheriff's Office
Attorney General Raoul and U.s. Department of Justice Sue Realpage and Nation’s Largest Landlords for Pricing Scheme
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), with nine attorneys general, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against RealPage Inc. (RealPage) and five of the nation’s largest landlords for their unlawful scheme to decrease competition among landlords in apartment pricing, and against RealPage for its unlawful scheme to monopolize the market for commercial revenue management software that landlords use to price apartments.
Dark Patterns: Can Consumers Break Out?
Lior Strahilevitz coauthored a highly influential 2021 paper that illuminated the legal and policy challenges posed by “dark patterns”—manipulative online tactics designed to trick consumers into making purchases or surrendering their data.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors 4th Annual Lunar New Year Dinner Celebration
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to sponsor the 4th Annual Lunar New Year Dinner Celebration on January 30, hosted by the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI), Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago (AABA Chicago), Korean American Bar Association of Chicago (KABA) and the Chinese American Bar Association of Greater Chicago (CABA).
The State of Arbitration and Best Practices for Making It Work for Everyone on January 15, 2025
Anna Wermuth will moderate the panel “The State of Arbitration and Best Practices for Making It Work for Everyone” at the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association’s 2025 Annual Employment Law Seminar.
Reed Smith launches Managed Care Outlook 2025
Global law firm Reed Smith launched Managed Care Outlook 2025, the firm’s third annual report analyzing significant trends, the evolving regulatory landscape and legal risks facing managed care organizations in the coming year.
Cook County gun, ammo tax unconstitutional still, judge says
The Illinois Supreme Court struck the law down in 2021, saying Cook County's taxes and fees don't hold up under the state constitution. Cook County had argued changes it made in the way it distributes the funds should address those concerns. A Cook County judge said the changes don't undo the earlier ruling
Private Equity Finance Attorney Daryll Marshall Joins Vedder Price Chicago Office
Vedder Price is pleased to announce the addition of private equity finance attorney Daryll Marshall to the firm’s Chicago office as a new Shareholder.
Alexander Pechette, ’17, Elevated to Principal at Fish & Richardson
Fish & Richardson has elevated 18 new principals, effective January 1, 2025.
Dykema Adds Government Policy Advisor and Counsel John T. Donovan in Illinois
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced the addition of John T. Donovan as Government Policy Advisor and Counsel to the firm’s Chicago office.
BFKN Congratulates New Partners & Managing Partner
BFKN is thrilled to announce that on January 1, 2025, Roger H. Stetson became sole managing partner of the firm.
Tom Campbell Serves as Panelist on Federal Bar Association Webinar
Intellectual Property Partner Tom Campbell participate in the Federal Bar Association’s webinar, “Technology Every Attorney Should be Using, But Probably Isn’t – How to Practice Smarter and Save Time!” on January 9.
Healthcare Provider Accused of Racial Discrimination by Former Director
Rhonda Ferguson has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, Humboldt Park Health, alleging racial discrimination and retaliation during her tenure as Director for Supply Chain.
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Telecommunications Company
Mitchell Hernandez has filed a lawsuit against RCN Telecom Services alleging racial discrimination and retaliation following his return from paternity leave.
Plaintiff Alleges Hair Product Manufacturer Caused Cancer Through Negligence
Dorothy Ayers has filed a lawsuit against Strength of Nature LLC and Godrej SON Holdings Inc., claiming their hair relaxer products caused her uterine cancer due to negligence and inadequate warnings about health risks.
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Interior Design Firm
A former interior designer has filed a lawsuit against Oetee LLC alleging racial discrimination and sexual harassment during her employment from August 2022 until August 2024.
Plaintiffs accuse vocational school of fraudulent misrepresentation over cosmetic laser technician certifications
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against National Laser Institute alleging fraudulent practices related to unrecognized cosmetic laser technician certifications.
Employee Alleges Cannabis Retailer Violated Disability Accommodations Under ADA
Alexandra Fox has filed a lawsuit against VZL Staffing Services and Zen Leaf Aurora alleging discrimination based on disability and sex.
Preschool Teacher Alleges Discrimination Against Educational Services Company Under ADA
A former preschool teacher has filed a lawsuit against STEM Studio LLC alleging discrimination due to disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).