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Lawsuit revived vs Loyola Chicago over refusal to refund tuition, fees, after Covid shutdown
A federal appeals panel says students can press their claim Loyola University Chicago's decision to close the campus and move instruction online in March 2020 breached an 'implied contract' for in-person instruction and access to campus in return for $22,000 per semester tuition -
Judge: Big college tuition bills not a contract with Loyola to force refunds over COVID closures
A federal judge tossed a class action lawsuit from Loyola University students who were sent home and forced into online instruction amid campus closures over COVID-19, and wanted the Chicago school to refund at least some of the tuition they paid in 2020. -
JACKSON LEWIS PC: Lawdragon Recognizes Jackson Lewis Attorneys on Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers List
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, congratulates Chairman Emeritus Vincent A. Cino, along with Principals Neil H. Dishman, Maurice G. Jenkins, Howard Shapiro, René E. Thorne and Richard F. Vitarelli for their inclusion in Lawdragon’s “500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers” list for 2020. -
Judges: Federal labor law dooms unionized workers' IL biometrics class actions vs employers
On Nov. 30, two federal judges ruled a federal appeals decision means workers represented by unions can't bring class actions under the Illinois Biometrics Information Privacy Act against their employers for requiring fingerprint scans when punching the clock. -
Worker fingerprint scan class action vs suburban lighting makers settles for $164K; attorneys get $54K
A class action brought under Illinois' biometrics privacy law vs suburban lighting manufacturers has settled on behalf of about 137 workers. -
JACKSON LEWIS PC: Jackson Lewis Attorneys Named to 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce that 98 attorneys have been included in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. -
Judge bags, for now, Potbelly's RICO claim vs two ex-I.T. managers, Nitel
Sandwich chain Potbelly has accused two ex-I.T. managers and tech firm Nitel of conspiring to steer Potbelly's business to Nitel in exchange for kickbacks to the I.T. workers. -
Chicago Public Schools transportation manager who called out bus vendor fraud gets to continue lawsuit over firing
A state appeals panel has restored the lawsuit brought by a contract management director fired in 2015. CPS says he was fired for behavioral reasons, not because he's a whistleblower. -
Female Chicago paramedics have shown evidence of 'widespread sex discrimination' within Chicago F.D., judge says
A federal judge is allowing a group of female paramedics to continue much of their sex-discrimination lawsuit against the Chicago Fire Department. -
Appeals court: Access to Social Security numbers, other sensitive info means ComEd OK to pull job applicants' credit
A state appeals panel says electrical utility ComEd doesn't violate the rights of those applying for customer service positions by pulling their credit history, because those jobs handle a great deal of sensitive customer information. -
Judge won't let confectionary Dylan's Candybar bring quick wrap to class action over worker fingerprint scans
A Cook County judge has refused to quickly wrap a biometrics class action against boutique confectionary Dylan’s Candybar. -
JACKSON LEWIS: Jackson Lewis Lasers in on Upskilling; Firm Hosts Inaugural Advanced Trial Techniques Academy
ackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, recently held the firm’s inaugural Advanced Trial Techniques Academy, a two-day interactive workshop offered to the JL Trial Team, Jackson Lewis’ most experienced trial attorneys, to help them further enhance and refine their courtroom skills. -
Judge OKs Spanish instructor's age discrimination lawsuit vs Loyola University
A federal judge is allowing a Spanish instructor to continue her age discrimination lawsuit against Loyola University for refusing to allow her to interview for a tenure track position, allegedly because she was more than 50 years old. -
Mariano's managers can continue with OT pay lawsuit vs supermarket chain
Employees of supermarket chain Mariano's, owned by Kroger, can move forward with their collective action over claims they were misclassified under fair labor laws and not paid owed overtime. -
JACKSON LEWIS: Jackson Lewis Announces D&I Advancements
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, continues to make significant strides towards advancing the firm’s commitment to inclusivity, including appointing the firm’s first-ever Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Jana Simon, renaming the firm’s law school scholarship program and announcing a new slate of leaders for its internal attorney resource groups. -
JACKSON LEWIS: Jackson Lewis Adds Depth to Litigation Team with Karen R. Glickstein in Kansas City Region
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Karen R. Glickstein has joined the firm’s Overland Park office as a Principal. -
New IL law boosts protections for nurses, other health workers from violence, liability risk for hospitals, others
CHICAGO – New legislation that was enacted following two high-profile attacks on nurses in 2017 came into effect at the turn of the year. -
Judge: Mondelez can't force workers to take a day off each week to reduce OT pay
A Chicago federal judge has burnt a suit by snacks maker Mondelez, which wanted employees to take 24 hours off every seven days to avoid overtime, finding labor law requires bosses let employees rest every seventh day, but also must give them the option of working. -
JACKSON LEWIS: Jackson Lewis Receives First Tier National Ranking by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for 2019 “Best Law Firms”
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce the firm has again been recognized for excellence and ranked as a Tier 1 National “Best Law Firm” in the categories of Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management; and Litigation – Labor & Employment by U.S. News — Best Lawyers®. More than 70 percent of Jackson Lewis’ firm locations also received a Tier 1 Metropolitan designation in various labor and employment categories. -
Northbrook opts in to Cook County paid sick leave ordinance, more uncertainty for employers, lawyer says
The village of Northbrook has become the most-recent municipality in Cook County to opt back in to a Cook County ordinance requiring employers in the community, and whose employees work in the community, to provide paid sick leave. And that decision could provide more confusion and burdens for employers in Cook County, says an attorney who specializes in labor law issues.