News from 2019
CHUHAK & TECSON PC: Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. welcomes three new associates
Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. is pleased to announce that Mollie E. Krupp, William L. Ivey and Gabrielle C. Romano have joined the firm as associates in both the Estate & Trust Administration & Litigation and Estate Planning & Asset Protection groups.
EPSTEIN BECKER GREEN PC: Epstein Becker Green’s James Oh Honored in Crain’s 2019 Notable Minorities in Accounting, Consulting & Law
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is proud to announce that James J. Oh, Member of the Firm, in the firm’s Chicago office, has been recognized in Crain’s Chicago Business 2019 Notable Minorities in Accounting, Consulting & Law.
Appeals court deletes class action vs Groupon over Instagram photos
A federal appeals panel says a lower court was right to close out a class action accusing Groupon of wrongly using people’s Instagram photos, because the judges agreed Instagram usernames aren’t enough to establish the identity of untold numbers of potential additional plaintiffs.
IL Supreme Court: Federal law doesn't block railroad from suing employees it blames for causing train accident
A railroad company can sue employees who it blames for causing railroad accidents, even after those employees first sue the railroad for injuries they suffered in the accident the railroad says they caused, the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled.
LOCKE LORD LLP: Locke Lord’s Miki Goodin and Ernesto Palomo Recognized as Notable Minorities in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business
Miki Goodin and Ernesto Palomo, Partners in Locke Lord’s Chicago office, have been selected by Crain’s Chicago Business as 2019 Notable Minorities in Accounting, Consulting and Law honorees.
REED SMITH LLP: Two Reed Smith partners named Most Notable Minorities by Crain's
Recognized individuals must have the ability to effect change in their area of practice, serve as a role model or mentor, and must hold a leadership position outside their organization.
Dec. 13: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "property damage" cases
The following cases categorized as "property damage" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Dec. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dec. 13: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "tort(not personal injury)" cases
The following cases categorized as "tort(not personal injury)" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Dec. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dec. 13: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(motor vehicle) subrogation" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury(motor vehicle) subrogation" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Dec. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dec. 13: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Dec. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dec. 13: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "joint action" cases
The following cases categorized as "joint action" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Dec. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dec. 13: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "replevin" cases
The following cases categorized as "replevin" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Dec. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dec. 13: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Dec. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dec. 13: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(motor vehicle)" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury(motor vehicle)" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Dec. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Earlene Tillman vs American Medical on Dec. 9
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Earlene Tillman against American Medical and Mack Victoria on Dec. 9.
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on Dec. 13
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on Dec. 13 in the suits below:
Appeals court: Access to Social Security numbers, other sensitive info means ComEd OK to pull job applicants' credit
A state appeals panel says electrical utility ComEd doesn't violate the rights of those applying for customer service positions by pulling their credit history, because those jobs handle a great deal of sensitive customer information.
IL Supreme Court: State law, home rule doesn't give Chicago power to slap 'unlimited taxes' on tobacco
The city of Chicago's 2016 tobacco products tax has been struck down as illegal.
Public safety pension consolidation is a first step, but difficult decisions ahead
Boosting investment returns will help. But more pension reforms are needed to ease tax burden, The Center Square argues.
Railroad: Unions' suit over medical condition reporting rules for workers should be tossed; Suit endangers safety
BNSF Railroad has responded to a federal class action from train unions arguing the company’s medical reporting rules violate federal law, saying the union's lawsuit would weaken railroad safety across the country.