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Judge OKs antitrust class actions vs big turkey producers over prices
The class actions will include retailers, restaurants and other commercial and institutional customers who purchased turkeys from large U.S. turkey producers from 2010-2016. The lawsuits, similar to those filed against chicken and beef producers, assert the turkey producers conspired to constrict supply and boost prices -
Eric Posner Writes About Backlash to International Law
Over the last two weeks, Israel has repeatedly attacked Syria – destroying military facilities and occupying territory – in clear violation of the United Nations Charter, which forbids the use of military force against foreign states except in self-defense or with the authorization of the Security Council. -
DLA Piper receives two Turnaround Awards from the M&A Advisor
DLA Piper is pleased to announce that the firm will be recognized with a Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year award and Real Estate Deal of the Year award from the M&A Advisor on March 25 as part of the 19th Annual Turnaround Awards. -
Plaintiff Alleges E-Commerce Entities Infringe on Animated Series Copyrights
Michael Salcedo has filed a lawsuit against several e-commerce entities for allegedly selling counterfeit products based on his popular animated series, Alphabet Lore. -
Plaintiff Alleges Discrimination Against Former Employer Under ADA and FMLA
Sabrina Dixon has filed a lawsuit against GPA Acquisition Company alleging violations under the ADA and FMLA following what she claims was an unjust termination related to her disability accommodations and use of medical leave rights. -
Tom Ginsburg Recounts the Asia Foundation’s Support of Crafting Mongolia's Constitution
In early 1990, The Asia Foundation was contacted by the Government of Mongolia, the landlocked country between Russia and China, which had been closely aligned with the Soviet Union for 70 years. -
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Logistics Giant DSV Air & Sea
Iryna Slizhova has filed a lawsuit against DSV Air & Sea for alleged workplace discrimination based on sex and national origin during her tenure as an Air Export Coordinator. The complaint details harassment by supervisors leading up to her termination under false pretenses of downsizing while seeking damages for emotional distress among other reliefs. -
Patent Holder Accuses Foreign E-Commerce Entities on Amazon of Design Infringement
A recent lawsuit filed by Yu Chen targets several foreign e-commerce entities accused of infringing on his patented walker design through unauthorized sales on platforms like Amazon. Filed in Illinois federal court on October 19th, this case seeks both injunctive relief to halt further infringement activities and monetary compensation for damages incurred. -
Physician Alleges Race Discrimination Against Major Healthcare Provider
Dr.JudithCothransasuedAdvocateHealthcareforallegedracdiscriminationandretaliationdetailingaseriesofincidentsinvolvingunjustifieddisciplinaryactionsandharassment.ThelawsuitalsonamesDr.RichardF.MultackandNurseKlarissaBrunsonasdefendants.Dr.Cothrani seekingreinstatementandcompensatorydamagesamongotherrelief. -
Independent Administrator Sues Medical Providers Over Alleged Misdiagnosis Leading to Teen's Death
An Illinois appellate court has granted a new trial in a medical negligence case where Lolita McCaley sued several healthcare providers over her daughter Marshana's death following alleged misdiagnosis of a blood clot condition. The ruling comes after procedural errors were identified regarding barred rebuttal testimony critical to countering defense arguments. -
Plaintiff alleges Medical Negligence Against Healthcare Providers
In a case involving allegations of medical negligence leading to wrongful death, the plaintiff seeks justice after being barred from presenting crucial rebuttal evidence during trial. -
Finance Executive Alleges Discrimination by Non-Profit Employer
Wanda Ho has filed a lawsuit against Mary Crane League alleging racial discrimination and retaliation after being denied salary increases while non-Asian colleagues received them. The case highlights alleged violations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. -
IL to get $29M from $700M J&J talc settlement deal with states
The settlement will end legal actions launched by 43 states accusing Johnson & Johnson of allegedly misleading consumers about the safety of its talc baby powder and body powder products. The company has denied its products cause cancer, as other plaintiffs have claimed in thousands of other lawsuits -
Delfina Marcano sues Retirement Board of Trustees of the City of Harvey Police Pension Board for termination of disability pension
In the case of Delfina Marcano vs. Retirement Board of Trustees of the City of Harvey Police Pension Board, filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District (case ID: 1-23-0579), a ruling was made on March 29, 2024. -
Auto collision lawsuit accuses driver of running red light at intersection of Division Street and Homan in Chicago
CHICAGO – A woman has filed a negligence lawsuit, claiming that she was injured when a driver ran a red light at the intersection of Division Street and Homan in Chicago and collided with her vehicle. -
Lawsuit: Ex-IDFPR worker claims was fired for seeking investigation into ALJ's alleged race discrimination
A former employee at an Illinois state business regulatory agency says he was fired and blackballed allegedly after recommending one of the agency's top administrative law judges be investigated for racial discrimination, a new lawsuit says. -
The Best Way Out Is Through: Compliance Challenges and Fidelity to Mission When Responding to Sexual Abuse Crises on October 4, 2023
Gina Maisto Smith will present at the SCCE 22nd Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute. Gina will be joined by Catherine Suvari, assistant attorney general for New York. -
Settlement ends court fight over claims River North landlord kicked out journalist to retaliate for news stories
Journalist Steven Dahlman had accused his ex-landlord of illegally refusing to renew his lease for a condo in Marina City because he had written articles critical of the business dealings of the husband of Marina City's condo association board president -
Appeals panel agrees insurer must help cover Astellas' $100M fraud, kickback settlement with DOJ
Federal Insurance had argued its policy shouldn't cover restitution payments -
Attorney General Raoul Asks Court to Require Tiktok to Comply With Investigation
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 46 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief on Monday asking a court to order social media company TikTok, Inc. to fully comply with an ongoing national investigation into whether the company violated consumer protection laws.