The Cook County Record News
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Arab American Family Services Violated Pregnancy and Disability Rights
A former employee has taken legal action against Arab American Family Services for alleged discrimination based on pregnancy and disability status.
Plaintiff alleges tech retailer Sariana failed ADA compliance over inaccessible website
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class-action lawsuit against Sariana, LLC in Illinois federal court over allegations that its website is inaccessible under ADA standards.
Plaintiff accuses former co-worker of fraudulent misrepresentation over vehicle sales
In a gripping tale of alleged deceit involving vehicle sales gone awry, Amy Gropp has filed a lawsuit against William Walter Quinlan in Illinois federal court on February 27th.
Plaintiff accuses snack giant Mondelez International of deceptive 'Climate Neutral' claims
Cynthia Salguero has filed a class action lawsuit against Mondelez International in Illinois federal court, accusing them of falsely marketing their Clif Kid products as 'climate neutral.'
Cook County Public Defender poised to win OK to represent illegal immigrants in deportation cases beyond Chicago
The Cook County Public Defender's Office has represented 150+ immigrants facing deportation in Chicago Immigration Court since 2022. IL lawmakers are poised to allow the office to expand that mission to immigration courts elsewhere. Critics worry the program will only balloon from here, conflict with feds under Trump
NGE COO Sonia Menon Appointed Chair of the ASP of Chicago Board
Neal Gerber Eisenberg is proud to announce that Chief Operating Officer Sonia Menon has been appointed Chair of the All Stars Project (ASP) of Chicago Board. A dedicated advocate for youth empowerment and community involvement.
Lawdragon Recognizes 15 Kirkland Attorneys in its 2025 List of the 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers
Lawdragon named 15 Kirkland lawyers to its 2025 list of the “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers,” which recognizes those “at the heart” of the entertainment, sports and media landscape.
Aziz Huq Writes About Tariffs
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese imports rest on shaky legal ground.
Evan Knott admitted to American College of Coverage Counsel
Evan Knott, a Chicago-based Reed Smith partner focusing on insurance recovery, has become a fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC).
Illinois Emerging Privacy Litigation - What 2025 Has in Store on March 12, 2025
Join us for an informative program that offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of privacy law in Illinois.
Trade Secrets: Recent Changes in Restrictive Covenants and Non-Disclosure Agreements among 50 States on March 12, 2025
James A. Gale will present "Trade Secrets: Recent Changes in Restrictive Covenants and Non-Disclosure Agreements among 50 States" at the World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) Summit in Chicago, Illinois.
Litigation Group Expands With Addition of New Associate
BFKN is pleased to announce the addition of Clare E. Fogarty to the Litigation Group.
Steris Isomedix reaches $48M deal to end Lake County EtO lawsuits
The settlement has not yet been approved. However, Steris said the deal would resolve the majority of 275 lawsuits accusing the company over alleged cancer-causing ethylene oxide emissions from a medical device sterilization plant in Waukegan
Wilson Elser Recognized in Top 30 in the 2024 Leopard Law Firm Index
Wilson Elser is among the law firms recognized in the 2024 Leopard Law Firm Index (LLFI), a list of top-performing law firms in an innovative real-time ranking system developed by Leopard Solutions.
Federal Court Walk-Through on March 11, 2025
The CBA Young Lawyers Section invites you to learn the ins and outs of practice in Federal Court at our bi-annual Walk-Through.
William H. Bright Jr., ’87, Confirmed as Justice of Connecticut Supreme Court
The General Assembly confirmed the judicial nominations of William H. Bright Jr. to the Supreme Court, Robin L. Wilson to the Appellate Court and a dozen others to the Superior Court on Wednesday.
Troutman Pepper Locke Continues to Drive Innovation and Diverse Leadership Across the Legal Industry by Hosting ILTA Catalyst - Women Who Lead Event
Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to innovation and diverse leadership in the legal industry, Troutman Pepper Locke will be hosting this year’s annual International Legal Technology Association’s (ILTA) Catalyst - Women Who Lead event on March 13.
Four Husch Blackwell Partners Earn JD Supra 2025 Readers' Choice Awards
National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that four partners have been recognized as Top Authors in JD Supra’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, which acknowledged John Borkowski (Education), Julie Maurer (Transportation), Aleks Rushing (Education) and David Stauss (Data Privacy) as top 10 authors in their respective topic areas.
Five Years of Sub V – Nuts and Bolts of How Small Business Bankruptcy Works, from Practitioner and Trustee Perspectives on March 10, 2025
Ira Bodenstein and Brian Shaw will present “Five Years of Sub V – Nuts and Bolts of How Small Business Bankruptcy Works, from Practitioner and Trustee Perspectives” at the DuPage County Bar Association’s Joint Bankruptcy Law & Practice and Business Law & Practice Sections’ MCLE Remote Program.
Plaintiff accuses Employer HMS Host of Discrimination
An employee at O'Hare International Airport has filed a lawsuit against HMSHost International Inc., alleging years-long racial and sex discrimination alongside harassment and retaliation at work.