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Managing Your Workforce During Market Volatility: Large-scale Personnel Decisions on April 24, 2024
In response to recent market conditions, employers are making difficult workforce decisions, including reducing employee headcount, eliminating departments, hiring consultants or implementing hiring freezes.
Cybersecurity Docket Names Liisa Thomas to 2024 “Incident Response 50”
Liisa Thomas, co-leader of Sheppard Mullin’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Team and Chicago office managing partner, was named to Cybersecurity Docket’s 2024 “Incident Response 50” list.
2024 Insurance Public Policy Summit on April 24
The 19th Annual Insurance Public Policy Summit will once again bring together regulators, other policymakers and industry stakeholders at the forefront of insurance public policy.
Troutman Pepper Secures Victory for Veterans at U.S. Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court today sided with FBI Special Agent James Rudisill, a decorated U.S. Army veteran, ruling 7-2, ending an almost nine-year legal battle in Rudisill v. McDonough.
HIN Chicago Debut: Greek Startups and the Greek Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on April 23, 2024
Join us for HIN’s Chicago debut with an evening of networking and inspiration as Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet, tells us about his journey, the state of the CleanTech industry, and opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Class action objector hawk Ted Frank will be allowed to intervene in investor lawsuit, challenging 'mootness fees'
Federal appeals panel derided busywork to generate attorney payments, says a lower court judge was wrong to block attorney Ted Frank from intervening directly in proceedings over whether lawyers unfairly reaped fees for cases vs Akorn they quickly mooted
IL Supreme Court: Law restricting where registered sex offenders can live is constitutional
Kane County man who ended up sleeping in his car after he was ordered out of his home because a daycare was in operation nearby still has a chance to plead his individual case. But the law, on its face, does not violate constitutional rights, the state high court ruled
Brandon Smietana sues Bradford Stephens for alleged fraud and extortion against Skycoin Global Foundation Limited
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiffs Brandon Smietana, Skycoin Global Foundation Limited, and Symbolic Analytics Inc. against defendants Bradford Stephens, Aaron Kunstman, Ryan Eagle, Joel Wayne Cuthriell, Morgen Peck, Catherine Byerly, American Publishers Inc., and unknown individuals and companies.
Mario Nisvis sues New City Moving LLC for violation of Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, plaintiff Mario Nisvis has filed a class action lawsuit against New City Moving LLC.
Rachel Vazquez sues Anthony Jones for wrongful death
Rachel Vazquez, Special Administrator of the Estate of Juan Mesarina, has filed a lawsuit against Anthony Jones in the Fifth Municipal District - Law Division court.
The Bernstein Law Firm sues Steven Ciaccio for breach of contract
The Bernstein Law Firm, LLC has filed a lawsuit against Steven Ciaccio and Philip Ciaccio in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
Jane Doe A sues Glenview Park District for negligence leading to sexual exploitation and misconduct
Jane Doe A, on behalf of her minor daughter Jane Doe B, has filed a lawsuit against Glenview Park District in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
Robert Jiles sues Dart X for alleged violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, plaintiffs Robert Jiles and Kerry Lott have filed a class action lawsuit against Dart X, Inc.
Robert Jiles sues DRT Transportation for unlawful biometric scanning and storage practices
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, plaintiff Robert Jiles has filed a class action lawsuit against DRT Transportation, LLC.
Tracy Robinson sues City of Chicago for malicious prosecution, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress
Tracy Robinson has filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, Julius Givens, and two unidentified individuals referred to as John Doe 1 and John Doe 2.
Darryl Riles sues MNS1 Express Inc. for violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, plaintiff Darryl Riles has filed a class action lawsuit against MNS1 Express Inc.
Jane Doe sues The Endorphin Effect, Inc. for sexual assault during a therapeutic massage session
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, a lawsuit was filed on 4/5/2024 (Case ID: 2024L003725) by plaintiff Jane Doe against The Endorphin Effect, Inc., Triumph Sports, and Humberto Medina.
Class action accuses Windy City Limo over alleged driver face scans
Windy City Limousine Company is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly using face-scanning cameras to monitor its drivers without proper consent, in violation of Illinois' biometrics privacy law.
Brookfield Properties says Andy Frain, insurers reneging on duties to help defend vs lawsuits over S. Carolina mall shootings
The lawsuit seeks to compel the defendants to assist with defending against lawsuits brought by victims of a 2022 mass shooting at the Columbiana Centre shopping mall.
Cook County jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $45M in talc powder asbestos verdict
Jurors agreed a woman who died of mesothelioma likely contracted her illness from using talc baby powder and other products which allegedly may have contained asbestos fibers. Such studies have been assailed by critics as 'junk science'