News from August 2018
JACKSON LEWIS PC: Jackson Lewis Named International Legal Technology Association's "Innovative Law Firm of the Year"
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, has received highest honors from the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) as its “Innovative Law Firm of the Year".
CLARK HILL PLC: Clark Hill’s Ray J. Koenig III featured in ACTEC’s Podcast, “Litigation Issues Involving Children in Estate Planning”
Ray J. Koenig III co-hosted the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel’s (ACTEC) Trust and Estate Talk podcast, “Litigation Issues Involving Children in Estate Planning” with Robert Sacks.
HEPLERBROOM: HB Lawyers provide free Legal Assistance
Brenda Baum, Meghan Kane, and Zachary Pashea were among 22 attorneys in the Third Judicial Circuit who volunteered their legal services to members of the public during the second quarter of 2018.
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL: Ritter Elected to Board of Directors for Federal Bar Association's Younger Lawyers Division
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP associate Daniel R. Ritter was elected to the Board of Directors for the Federal Bar Association's (FBA) Younger Lawyer Division (YLD).
CASSIDAY SCHADE LLP: Marc Benjoya and Rudy Schade Named to 2019 Best Lawyers® List
Cassiday Schade is pleased to announce two attorneys from our firm have been recognized in the 2019 edition of the Best Lawyers in America©.
MCGUIRREWOODS LLP: 200 McGuireWoods Attorneys Recognized In 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Two hundred attorneys from McGuireWoods’ U.S. offices were selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, 20 of whom were named Lawyers of the Year, an honor given to only one lawyer in each practice area per city.
MORGAN LEWIS AND BOCKIUS LLP: The Best Lawyers in America Names 18 Morgan Lewis Lawyers Practice-Specific ‘Lawyers of the Year,’ Recognizes Additional 203 Morgan Lewis Lawyers
Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer-review content, designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers on the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same practice area and region.
MAYER BROWN: Two Mayer Brown partners selected to A Word About Wind’s 2018 Legal Power List
Mayer Brown announced that Tax Transactions & Consulting partner David Burton and Banking & Finance partner Robert Goldberg were named to A Word About Wind’s Legal Power List 2018, a roster of the 100 most influential lawyers working globally on the financing aspects of wind energy.
Settlements end diamond wholesalers' fraud, defamation disputes; lawyer accused of 'extortion ring'
A legal dispute, in which one diamond wholesaler allegedly falsely accused another of fraud, has ended in a settlement to resolve a potential multi-million dollar defamation lawsuit, amid accusations the plaintiff in the original fraud suit was acting in coordination with an attorney facing a racketeering action over claims he has participated in an alleged scheme to use alleged fraud lawsuits to allegedly pressure jewelers into settlements.
Better Government Association says Chicago withholding documents related to O'Hare Express project
The Better Government Association is suing the city of Chicago, alleging the mayor's office has refusted to provide requested records concerning the proposed development of a high speed rail line to O'Hare International Airport.
Riverside Senior Living sued for negligence following man's death
A lawsuit against Riverside Senior Living Center claims a man was injured and had a poor quality of life prior to his death at the facility on Sept. 7, 2016.
Appeals panel: Caterpillar didn't discriminate vs older workers by nixing benefits plan to boost early retirement
A federal appeals panel in Chicago has ruled Caterpillar can’t be sued for age discrimination simply because it changed a benefits plan that led to widespread worker retirement.
Pharma defendants seek to kick suburbs' opioid suits to federal court; Say center on federal drug control questions
Saying the lawsuit raises legal questions that shouldn't be dealt with in state court, one of the country’s largest pharmaceutical distributors – and one that stands as a defendant in many of the lawsuits now pending in courts across the country over the so-called opioid epidemic – has asked a federal judge to prevent a group of Chicago suburban communities from suing an array of drug manufacturers and distributors in Cook County Circuit Court.
Northwestern basketball player Vassar sues university, says defamation cost him scholarship, transfer
Former Northwestern University basketball player John Vassar has sued the university, saying the university defamed him and cost him his scholarship and the ability to transfer to another school to continue playing college basketball.
Consumer files class action vs Laser Aesthetic Center over unwanted text message ads
A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a dermatology center, citing alleged invasion of privacy and negligence.
Medical malpractice claimed in lawsuit over man's death vs Advocate Christ Medical Center, doctors
A special administrator is suing Advocate Christ Medical Center, as well as several physicians, citing alleged medical malpractice.
Negligent supervision alleged in Harbor House resident's fall
A nursing home resident is suing Harbor House, citing alleged negligent supervision.
Appeals court tosses $3M verdict vs GSK, says FDA, not drugmaker, controlled Paxil warning label
A federal appeals panel has tossed out a $3 million verdict vs GSK for the widow of a Chicago lawyer who committed suicide after taking the generic equivalent of GSK's drug, Paxil. The judges said the company can't be held responsible for language on the warning label when that language was controlled by the FDA.
Grecian Delight says insurer refuses to pay more than $12M in claims from Elk Grove plant explosion
Elk Grove-based Greek food maker Grecian Delight has filed suit against its insurance company, claiming an insurer is crippling the company by refusing to pay out millions in claims after an explosion crippled the company’s food processing facility.
Lawsuit blames Advocate Health, doctors for woman's death following surgery
Next of kin are suing Advocate Health and doctors Steven C. Schaefer, James C. Doherty and Martin Benjamin, citing alleged negligence and wrongful death.