News from July 2019
Cook County official argues lawsuit against Facebook should remain in Illinois
Lawyers for Cook County are arguing the county can continue its lawsuit in Cook County court against Facebook, which alleges the company let user data be mined to aid President Donald Trump’s election campaign, because Facebook drew a bull's-eye on Illinois residents.
Appeals court: Insurer can exclude coverage for drunk, high drivers; Widow's claim for husband's death barred
ELGIN -- A state appeals court has ruled an insurance company was right to deny a claim that a policy was not enforceable due to a supplementary provision relating to an intoxicated driver operating a vehicle.
IL Supreme Court: Court-appointed guardians ad litem shielded from lawsuits
SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Supreme Court ruled a woman cannot sue the court-appointed guardian ad litem she alleges did not protect her assets when she was a minor. In its opinion, the court included a plea to the General Assembly to clarify the meaning of guardian ad litem and ensure it is used consistently across statutes.
EPSTEIN BECKER GREEN: Modern Healthcare Recognizes Epstein Becker Green Among Top 10 Largest Health Care Law Firms
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that it has ranked in the top 10 of the nation’s largest health care law firms, according to Modern Healthcare.
EPSTEIN BECKER GREEN: AHLA Recognizes Epstein Becker Green in 2019 Top Honors Rankings
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JONES DAY: Judge Ann Claire Williams (Ret.) delivers Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Distinguished Lecture on Women and the Law
On June 11, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg introduced Judge Ann Claire Williams (Ret.), now of counsel in Jones Day's Chicago Office, as "a world celebrated jurist and my treasured friend," at the annual Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Distinguished Lecture on Women and the Law, hosted by the New York City Bar Association.
SHEPPARD MULLIN: Larry Eppley Elected Chairman of the Board of The CEC and 1871
Chicago office managing partner Larry Eppley has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center (CEC) and 1871, effective July 1.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley’s Healthcare Practice Ranked 14th Largest in 2019 Survey by Modern Healthcare
Bradley’s Healthcare Practice Group ranked as the 14th largest in the nation according to a 2019 survey in Modern Healthcare.