News from July 2019
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on July 22
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on July 22 in the suits below:
Affordable housing boost, at everyone else's expense
Illinois lawmakers are contemplating special tax breaks for developers to encourage affordable housing. But it may just end up raising your tax bill.
Appeals panel splits on whether all passengers of car stopped by cops 'in custody,' if cops liable for later crash
In a split decision, a state appeals panel ruled a man can’t sue the Chicago Police Department officers who pursued the vehicle that crashed into a car in which he was riding.
Lawsuit: Highland Park marijuana dispensary sale goes to pot over Illinois’ 5-license limit
A suburban Chicago marijuana dispensary is in court against an Arizona-based chain of marijuana outlets, alleging the chain agreed to buy the dispensary but invalidated the deal by looking to obtain more dispensary licenses than it can legally hold in Illinois.
Appeals court: Winnetka stormwater fee not an illegal tax
A state appeals panel has sided with the village of Winnetka, rejecting a homeowner's contention the village's stormwater runoff fee was actually an illegal tax.
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: McGuireWoods Dominates League Tables, Ranking Third for M&A Involving U.S. Companies
McGuireWoods remained a dominant player advising clients in M&A transactions through the first half of 2019, earning top five rankings for U.S. deal count and top 10 rankings for global transactions in league tables by Refinitiv and Bloomberg.
VEDDER PRICE PC: Vedder Price Protects Iconic Design of the Bodum CHAMBORD® French Press
Vedder Price is pleased to announce a recent litigation victory for its client, Bodum.
SHEPPARD MULLIN: Jarrett Reed Joins Sheppard Mullin In Dallas
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Jarrett Reed has joined the firm’s Real Estate, Land Use and Environmental practice group as a partner in the firm’s Dallas office.
JENNER & BLOCK LLLP: Associate Gabriel Gillett Appointed Vice Chair of Cba’s Federal Civil Practice Committee
Jenner & Block Associate Gabriel K. Gillett was recently appointed vice chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Federal Civil Practice Committee.
Case activity for Shasta Bell vs Prime Capital Group on July 24
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Shasta Bell against Prime Capital Group on July 24:
July 19: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "property damage" cases
The following cases categorized as "property damage" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 19: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "joint action" cases
The following cases categorized as "joint action" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 19: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "breach of warranty" cases
The following cases categorized as "breach of warranty" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 19: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(motor vehicle) subrogation" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury(motor vehicle) subrogation" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 19: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on July 19
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on July 19 in the suits below:
July 19: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 19: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(motor vehicle)" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury(motor vehicle)" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Appeals panel rules against advertising company in battle over Bellwood's billboard ban
A Chicago-based advertising and marketing billboard company effectively lost the appeal of its property rights and antitrust claims against the a rival company and the village of Bellwood after it lost a lease following an imposition of a sign ban in the suburban community, a federal appeals court recently ruled.
Employee alleges Metal Impact, Thunderbird violated IL biometric law by requring worker fingerprint scans
An employee is suing an Elk Grove-based metal extruder and its corporate parents, accusing them of violating an Illinois privacy law by requiring workers to scan their fingerprints when punching the clock.