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Judge won't yet give appeals court chance to weigh in on class action over BNSF rail yard entry fingerprint scans
Judge Matthew Kennelly had refused to grant summary judgment to BNSF in the BIPA class action brought by a truck driver in 2019 -
Illinois Supreme Court Creates Remote Proceedings Task Force
Illinois Supreme Court Creates Remote Proceedings Task Force. -
Appeals panel: Japanese billionaire owes law firm Bartlit Beck $54M in fees from $2.6B settlement
7th Circuit agrees Okada pulled himself from arbitration hearing, can't cry foul after the fact -
Midway worker reported alleged lies about runway conditions, OK to continue retaliation suit vs city, ex-bosses
FAA, Chicago inspector general affirmed reports of falsified runway information, allegedly to benefit Southwest -
Judge says Southwest flight attendants can't sue Boeing over 737 Max flaws
A group of Southwest Airlines flight attendants said Boeing should be on the hook for income they lost after federal regulators grounded all flights using Boeing 737 Max aircraft in 2019. -
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. -
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Husch Blackwell Launches New Community-Focused Program on Racial Justice
Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce the launch of HB Communities for Change, a new program that unifies and enhances the firm’s outreach to the African American community. -
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Remote ID Rule: Approaching the Endgame
On Dec. 31, 2019, the FAA released its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft. After years of waiting, the time had finally come for the public to make its voice heard on this key issue. -
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: The Future of Drones Is Here! FAA Releases Long-Awaited UAS Rule
After an 18-month delay, the FAA released a draft of the new rule for remote identification of unmanned aircraft, providing the industry with a comprehensive roadmap for the full implementation of the Remote ID system. -
Judge says BNSF can't use federal law to cut out on biometrics class action over trucker handprint scans
A federal judge has rejected a railroad’s attempt to escape a class action lawsuit filed by a truck driver over the railroad's rules requiring drivers to scan handprints to verify their identity when entering secure rail yards. -
Sweeping changes to IL employment laws mean employers should take note, make changes to avoid big penalties
Illinois has made big changes to its laws addressing sexual harassment, human rights and other employment rules. Here's how it could affect your business. -
MAX pilots launch class action against Boeing regarding airliner's alleged flaws
CHICAGO — Boeing faces a class action lawsuit from pilots over problems with its MAX aircraft, grounded earlier this year after two international plane crashes. -
TRESSLER LLP: 15 Tressler Attorneys Selected as 2019 Illinois Leading Lawyers
Tressler is proud to announce that 15 attorneys have been named Illinois Leading Lawyers for 2019. -
SCOTUS employee arbitration decision could have profound effects on employment law, costly class actions
One of the most recent decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court could have the greatest impact on employment and class action law of any case in years. -
Judge: UBS can't use arbitration clause to sidestep class action by fired employees over bonus payments
A federal judge has denied an attempt by UBS to sidestep a class action suit accusing the company of terminating employees to avoid paying their bonuses. -
Federal judge lands dispute over ownership of vintage World War II-era fighter plane
A federal judge has ruled in favor of the plaintiff in a dispute over the ownership of a rebuilt World War II fighter plane. -
Should United have used force to remove passenger from Chicago flight? An aviation law expert weighs in
The forced removal of a passenger from a flight in Chicago has caused a firestorm of debate over whether or not passengers can or should be forcibly removed from an airplane after they have boarded. A Chicago attorney who practices aviation law, with decades of experience as a lawyer and a pilot, says the airline acted within its rights to remove the passenger, but could have handled the situation better. -
$200K deal to end FAA action vs commercial drone operator Skypan delivers message to other drone users
Skypan International, an aerial photography company based in Chicago, has agreed to pay a fine of $200,000 to end an enforcement action brought by the Federal Aviation Administration. But while the deal saved the company nearly $1.7 million compared to the fine the FAA had initially sought, the case should send a message to drone operators of all kinds that the FAA is serious about enforcing its rules on private and commercial drone operation, said a Chicago attorney. -
FAA relaxes regulations for drone aircraft, opening them to more commercial uses
The Federal Aviation Administration has released a new set of more relaxed regulations on the use of drone aircraft, making the craft more accessible and useful for those in construction and other industries. -
Seventh Circuit says employers can't force workers to sign away rights to sue over OT, other wage claims
Employers can still ask employees to sign contracts sending disputes over overtime or other wage and hour issues to arbitration, bypassing the courts. But a federal appeals panel in Chicago said any attempts to force employees to sign such agreements as a condition of employment violates federal law, leaving such contracts unenforceable.