News from September 2018
G.O.B.T. restaurant sues lawyer Sigi Offenbach, law firm Pitler and Mandell, alleging breach of duty
G.O.B.T., a bar and restaurant, is suing attorney Sigi Offenbach and his law firm, Pitler and Mandell, citing alleged breach of duty.
Hale v. State Farm settles for $250 million
State Farm and plaintiffs have agreed to settle protracted RICO litigation for $250 million on the opening day of what was expected to be a long-running trial at federal court in East St. Louis.
Apple latest tech firm to challenge Chicago's 'Netflix tax,' says tax on streaming media illegal
Apple has joined a host of other tech companies suing the city of Chicago over its so-called “Netflix tax” levied on streaming media.
Mackoff committee reports nearly $46K in contributions during first quarter
Elect Judge Mackoff reported receiving $45,875 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Harris committee reports nearly $102K in contributions during first quarter
Committee to Elect Robert Harris Judge reported receiving $101,815.11 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Hagerty committee reports nearly $152K in contributions during first quarter
Hagerty for Judge reported receiving $152,200 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Payne committee reports nearly $17K in contributions during first quarter
Citizens to Elect Judge Payne reported receiving $17,400 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Davis committee reports nearly $25K in contributions during first quarter
Citizens to Elect Judge Adrienne E Davis reported receiving $25,317.76 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Betts committee reports nearly $14K in contributions during first quarter
Neighbors to Elect Betts for Judge reported receiving $13,976.61 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Ward-Brown committee reports nearly $4K in contributions during first quarter
Gwyn Ward-Brown for Judge reported receiving $3,740.50 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Benson committee reports nearly $36K in contributions during first quarter
JB for Judge reported receiving $36,438.43 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Seaton committee reports nearly $38K in contributions during first quarter
Citizens to Elect Judge Debra A Seaton reported receiving $38,017.08 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Whiting committee reports nearly $117K in contributions during first quarter
Oran F Whiting for Judge reported receiving $117,221.46 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Coleman committee reports nearly $20K in contributions during first quarter
Friends to Elect Judge H Yvonne Coleman reported receiving $20,431 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Barrido committee reports nearly $1K in contributions during first quarter
Barrido for Judge reported receiving $1,150 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Judge: Union largely within free speech rights to target Ameristar Casino patrons over boycott
A federal judge in Chicago has weighed in again on the issue of whether workers at Indiana’s Ameristar Casino put undue pressure on patrons as part of an ongoing dispute, dismissing more allegations a union illegally harassed casino patrons to coerce them to participate in a union-sponsored boycott as part of a labor dispute with the casino.