News from June 2019
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: McGuireWoods a Finalist in Four Categories in Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards USA
McGuireWoods was a finalist for Most Pioneering Firm for Female Lawyers and for Pro Bono Program of the Year in Chambers and Partners’ 2019 Diversity & Inclusion Awards USA.
Businesses could face yet more lawsuits if defined as 'person' under IL Gender Violence law, attorney says
An Illinois appeals court decision could open another avenue for companies to be sued, as appellate justices said it remained an open question as to whether they could be held accountable for their workers' sexual misconduct under a state law to combat gender violence, a defense attorney said.
June 10: 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 June 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 10: 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 June 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on June 10
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on June 10 in the suits below:
Case activity for 2018 P 001345 Esta vs Known Occupants on June 12
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by 2018 P 001345 Esta and Alma Gooden against Known Occupants and William Gooden on June 12:
Employers likely to abandon random, pre-employment marijuana testing following legalization, attorney says
Many employers are likely to stop random and pre-employment drug testing for marijuana following the legalization of its recreational use in the state, an attorney with expertise in labor law said.
June 10: 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 June 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Vincent Velazquez vs Jacquelin Figueroa on June 12
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Vincent Velazquez against Jacquelin Figueroa on June 12:
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Holland & Knight Launches Innovative Technology Solution to Match Lawyers with Pro Bono Service
Holland & Knight announced that it will be rolling out an innovative technology platform across the firm to better match its lawyers and paralegals with pro bono opportunities and to increase access to justice for people and organizations in need.
SALVI SCHOSTOK & PRITCHARD: Managing Equity Partner Patrick A. Salvi Named to Multiple Leading Lawyers Top 10 Lists for 2019
Leading Lawyers Magazine has named Patrick A. Salvi as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Illinois overall and one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Illinois in several specific categories.
Appellate panel bars Chicago serial suer from more appeals; lawsuits targeted Northwestern Memorial, many others
An Illinois appeals panel has ruled that a Chicago woman behind repeated allegedly frivolous and improperly drawn lawsuits against Northwestern Memorial Hospital and others should be barred from further appeals unless she first obtains judicial approval.
Prenda Law's Hansmeier sentenced to 14 years for shakedown scheme targeting porn downloaders
Paul Hansmeier, one of two Prenda lawyers behind a scheme to use lawsuit threats to allegedly shakedown downloaders of online porn, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.
EPSTEIN BECKER GREEN: Epstein Becker Green’s Clifford Barnes Recognized as a “Nation’s Best” Honoree by Lawyers of Color
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is proud to announce that Clifford E. Barnes has been named to Lawyers of Color’s inaugural “Nation’s Best” list.
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP: The Legal 500 Adds Shook to Top Rankings in eDiscovery, Cyber Law
The Legal 500 United States has again recognized Shook, Hardy & Bacon as one of the premier litigation firms in the country, again giving top marks to product liability practices and, for the first time, adding the firm’s eDiscovery and cybersecurity practices to the annual rankings.
BAKER HOSTETLER: BakerHostetler Brings on Brian Davis to Lead International Tax Team
BakerHostetler announced that J. Brian Davis has joined the firm as leader of its international tax team.
June 7: 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 June 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 7: 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 June 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Valentin Nancy vs Gloria Sutera on June 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Valentin Nancy against Gloria Sutera and Rodriguez Michael on June 11:
June 7: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for replevin cases
The following cases categorized as "replevin" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: