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Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Amtrak alleging wrongful termination based on race and gender discrimination as well as retaliation for whistleblowing on safety issues.
Professor says UIC fired him for being white, speaking out against anti-white hiring practices
A former professor has sued the University of Illinois Chicago, claiming they discriminated against him as a white male and retaliated against him for voicing concerns over alleged illegal anti-white faculty hiring and promotion policies and programs
William Godwin, ’10, White House Fellow (2023-24), on the Many Ways to Engage in Public Service
William Godwin, ’10, is passionate about community engagement and it shows. He has spent the last several years in various leadership positions within government, education, and the non-profit sector, where he has helped to advocate for the needs of community members within those areas.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP to Participate in Respiratory Health Association's 2025 Hustle Chicago® Charity Stair Climb
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 Hustle Chicago® charity stair climb on February 23 at the former John Hancock Center in Chicago.
Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant to Girls Inc. of Chicago
The Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Girls Inc. of Chicago, a nonprofit providing structured programs, single-session activities and special events to 800-1,200 South Side, K-12 girls each school year.
25 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in Thomson Reuters 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers
Vedder Price is delighted to announce that 13 Shareholders have been recognized as Thomson Reuters 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Nelson Mullins Celebrates Win After Illinois Supreme Court Dismisses Data Security Case
Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough LLP is pleased to announce a victory before the Illinois Supreme Court on behalf of Christie Clinic, a central Illinois healthcare system, following a 2021 data security incident.
Mayer Brown recognized in World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 2025
World Trademark Review (WTR) has once again named Mayer Brown a top global Intellectual Property practice in its 2025 edition.
Leading Illinois Lobbyist Sydney Corryn Holman Returns to Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, an affiliate of the law firm Cozen O’Connor, is pleased to announce Sydney Corryn Holman — who has served as Chicago’s deputy mayor of Intergovernmental Affairs and, prior to that, deputy director of Legislative Affairs for Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker — has returned to its highly esteemed government relations practice.
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.