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'Bringing balance back': Reforms could be coming to IL biometrics law used to 'extort' IL employers, advocates say
A proposal to reform provisions in the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act used for years by lawyers to target employers over technical violations of the law, drew rare bipartisan support in an Illinois state House committee vote on March 9. -
Gov. Pritzker turns his back on law and order
Mike Madigan is officially out as Speaker of the House, State Representative for the 22nd District in Chicago, and after nominating his handpicked successor over the weekend, he stepped down as the powerful Chairman of the State Democratic Party. -
Biden asked to put off replacing Chicago US Atty Lausch, allow Madigan, Burke investigations to continue apace
The new president has asked for the resignation of U.S. Attorney John Lausch, along with nearly all other Trump-appointed federal prosecutors, but Lausch supporters plead to allow him to complete his political corruption investigations that have swept up some of Illinois' most powerful political figures. -
ComEd says Madigan bribery-rate hike class actions should be tossed, because state regulators OK'd higher rates
ComEd is telling a judge he should pull the plug on multimillion-dollar class action suits, which allege ComEd bribed state Democratic figures to jack up electric rates, because the rates were authorized by the Illinois Commerce Commission. -
Welch 'steps back' from partner role at Ancel Glink, becomes 'Of Counsel;' What does change mean?
New Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has taken on the role of 'Of Counsel' at the Ancel Glink law firm, but the continuing relationship with the firm that represents local governments across Illinois could raise questions. -
Former Justice Heiple dies; Championed rights of biological parents, survived impeachment attempt
Justice James D. Heiple, the author of the controversial 1999 “Baby Richard” adoption case ruling, passed away on January 18 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria from complications following a brain hemorrhage. He was 87. -
Illinois lawmakers hand Pritzker another tax loss, pass Chicago pension hike
Lame duck session was busy even when House Democrats weren’t focused on replacing Mike Madigan as speaker. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s small business tax hike died as 23 bills were passed, including one making Chicago’s pension woes worse. -
Reform advocates hope change in IL Speaker's office brings more than just new tone
Those who represent businesses and employers in Illinois say they hope the switch from former Speaker Madigan to Speaker Chris Welch will help create opportunities for cooperation and reform, despite Welch's lockstep support for Madigan through his legislative career. -
Illinois House passes bill increasing pre-judgment interest for personal injury plaintiffs
House Bill 3360, sponsored by Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Belleville) and Rep. Marcus Evans, Jr. (D-Chicago), would lengthen the pre-judgment interest accrual period to when an alleged wrongdoer has notice of the injury versus when a plaintiff files suit. -
Judge says men suing Chicago cops over sham arrests, may be grilled about any potential real crimes after bad busts
A federal magistrate judge has decided lawyers representing the city of Chicago and former Chicago cops can question the people suing them over false arrests, about uncharged criminal behavior that occurred in the years after their alleged sham convictions. -
Air monitoring for five Illinois cities to be considered by lawmakers at JCAR hearing
Illinois lawmakers will consider a requirement that ambient air in or around five cities be monitored for ethylene oxide levels during a meeting of the the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) Tuesday morning. -
Cozen O’Connor’s Patrick Martin named to “40 under 40” list by Crain’s Chicago Business
Patrick Martin, Principal and Midwest Director of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, has been named to the 2020 Crain’s Chicago Business “40 under 40” list. -
ROMANUCCI & BLANDIN: Managing Partner Gina A. DeBoni Named Female Executive of the Year – Consumer Services by the Prestigious Stevie® Awards
Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, a national litigation firm primarily based in Chicago, announces Managing Partner Gina A. DeBoni has been named the winner of the Female Executive of the Year – Consumer Services, 11-2,5000 employees award, in the 17th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Gina was awarded the Gold trophy, the highest level. -
Sen. Terry Link latest 'Fair Tax' supporter to resign amid corruption charge
Five key supporters of the progressive tax in the Illinois General Assembly are facing corruption probes. Four have been charged. Three have resigned. -
Judge: No injunction, judgment for crisis pregnancy centers vs Illinois law mandating abortion referrals
U.S. Supreme Court struck down similar law in California in 2018, but judge says Illinois law may survive court challenge arguing it violates the rights of anti-abortion groups and medical professionals by forcing them to refer pregnant women for abortions. -
DYKEMA GOSSETT PLCC: Dykema Elects Leonard C. Wolfe New Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that Len Wolfe will become chairman and chief executive officer for a three-year term commencing January 1, 2021. -
How was top Dem lawyer, Madigan ally selected to represent IL elections board in court? No one will say
Michael Kasper, an elections lawyer who serves as general counsel to the Illinois Democratic Party, was appointed by the Democratic Illinois Attorney General to represent the state elections board, in a battle over efforts by third parties to ease ballot rules amid the COVID crisis. -
Pritzker's Health Dept. retracts controversial emergency rule to criminalize business owners who reopen early
Public furor enveloped lawmakers over the new rule, which could have resulted in fines and jail time for business owners who opened 'nonessential' businesses earlier than Pritzker believed proper under his COVID rules. -
'Unprecedented' COVID crisis sparks new Pritzker order, shielding doctors, hospitals from 'plague' of post-crisis lawsuits
Illinois' governor signed the order on April 1 to provide legal protection badly needed by hospitals and health care pros to fight COVID, the Illinois Hospital Association said. -
Blagojevich returns to an Illinois as corrupt as he left it
Illinois' political leadership learned nothing from the Blagojevich nightmare. And now it may be coming back to bite them.