News from April 2019
COZEN O'CONNOR: Danielle Harris and Jennifer Queliz Selected to the 2019 National Employment Law Council Academy
Danielle Harris and Jennifer Queliz were selected as fellows in the 2019 National Employment Law Council Academy.
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on April 8
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on April 8 in the suits below:
CLARK HILL: Clark Hill Attorney Jennifer J. Sackett Pohlenz Appointed to Member of ISBA Environmental Law Section Council, 2019-2020
Clark Hill issued the following announcement on April 11.Jennifer J.
Worker time clock maker Kronos: 'Mega' class action attempt 'epitome of gamesmanship, disregard for fair process'
A company that provides the high-tech employee timekeeping devices used by many companies targeted in class action lawsuits under an Illinois privacy law has asked a Chicago federal judge to end a sprawling class action filed against it under the same law.
Appeals panel: IL can deny concealed-carry permits to citizens of states with less stringent monitoring
In a 2-1 decision, a Chicago federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's ruling that said Illinois is within its rights to bar residents of most other states from seeking concealed gun permits in Illinois, on grounds those states do not make their gun-carrying citizens provide criminal and mental health information to databases Illinois can access and monitor.
Orland Park village manager hits critic with defamation suit, says robocall over $14M landscaping false, malicious
Orland Park's village manager is suing a critic of his actions, alleging a robocall falsely accused him of wasting $14 million of village taxpayer money on "junk landscaping" and then configuring the village budget to hide the spending.
DLA PIPER: Firm announces partnership promotions for 2019
DLA Piper made the following announcement on April 2
DLA PIPER: Firm names undergraduates to participate in 2019 Raja Gaddipati Fellows Program
DLA Piper issued the following announcement on April 3:
SALVI SCHOSTOK & PRITCHARD: $14.85 Million for Woman Who Was Left Permanently Blind After Being Discharged From Vista West Er Twice
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C. has obtained a $14,850,000 settlement on behalf of a woman who was left permanently blind in both eyes due to a delay in the diagnosis and treatment of a clot in her brain.
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: McGuireWoods Adds Julie Letwat to Nationally Renowned Healthcare Practice in Chicago
Julie Letwat has joined McGuireWoods in its Chicago office, adding more than two decades of regulatory and policy experience in the healthcare and life sciences industries to the firm’s nationally recognized healthcare practice.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Bankruptcy Attorney Phillip Nelson Joins Holland & Knight in Chicago
Bankruptcy Attorney Phillip W. Nelson has joined Holland & Knight as a senior counsel in the firm's Chicago office.
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on April 5
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on April 5 in the suits below:
April 5: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for joint action cases
The following joint action-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on April 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 5: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for contract cases
The following contract-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on April 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 5: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for other commercial litigation cases
The following other commercial litigation-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on April 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 5: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for personal injury(motor vehicle) cases
The following personal injury(motor vehicle)-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on April 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Appeals court: Doctor's 'credentialing file' protected from disclosure in medmal suit vs hospital
An Illinois state appellate court says South Shore Hospital doesn't need to produce a doctor's "credentialing file" as part of a medical malpractice case, finding that the documents are privileged under state law.
Workers' comp bill on Pritzker's desk will expose more companies to asbestos lawsuits, attorney says
Some companies may be exposed to more asbestos lawsuits under proposed legislation now on Illinois Gov. J.B Pritzker's desk.
April 4: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on April 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 4: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for personal injury(motor vehicle) cases
The following personal injury(motor vehicle)-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on April 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: