News from 2020
Case activity for Jimenez Rubelio vs Cirilo Bravochavez on Nov. 30
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jimenez Rubelio against Cirilo Bravochavez on Nov. 30.
Case activity for Nakeisha Morris vs Melvin Cartwright on Nov. 30
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Nakeisha Morris against Melvin Cartwright on Nov. 30.
Judge again OKs $15M fee award in 20-year-old case, potentially including more than $1M for other judge
A Cook County judge ruled it isn't the court's business that Cook County Judge Patrick Sherlock and Sherlock's ex-law partner could collect 7% of the fees under a deal with a law firm headed by Sherlock's father-in-law, for work Sherlock did on the case nearly 20 years ago.
Amend Illinois’ Pension Protection Clause Right, and Act Now
Pensions are Illinois’ biggest problem and they cannot be fixed without an amendment to the state constitution.
Worker punch clock maker NovaTime headed toward potential $14M BIPA class action settlement over fingerprint scans
A judge has granted preliminary approval to an initial $4.1 million settlement, though the total could climb as high as $14.1 million. NovaTime is agreeing to end litigation despite arguing individual employers' hold liability for alleged violations, not them.
Nov. 23: 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 Nov. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 23: 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 Nov. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 23: 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 Nov. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 23: 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 Nov. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 23: 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 Nov. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 23: 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 Nov. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on Nov. 23
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on Nov. 23 in the suits below:
IL biometric privacy law not unconstitutional, just because it shields governments, banks from privacy class actions: Judge
A Chicago federal judge said the exemptions carved into the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act for state and local governments and for financial institutions don't run afoul of the Illinois state constitution's ban on so-called "special legislation."
Judge tosses Logan Square tavern's class action vs insurer for refusing to cover COVID shutdown income losses
The judge said he sympathized with the struggling owners, but said their policy doesn't force Cincinnati Insurance to pay them for losses they suffered after Gov. JB Pritzker ordered them closed in response to COVID-19.
FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP: 2020 Privacy Roundtable
Our fast-paced, year-end presentation explores the data management, privacy and cybersecurity legal guidelines, and developments from the past year that have made the biggest impact on organizations and companies around the globe.
FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP: Trade Secrets: Recent Developments & Hot Topics
Trade secret litigation has been on the rise in recent years, and 2020 was no exception.
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: After the Dust Settles
Although the full federal election picture remains unclear for now, the next few weeks will bring announcements regarding new congressional committee chairs and formation of the 2021-24 presidential administration.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Federal Contractor’s Guide to the SBA’s October 2020 Final Rule: Joint Venture Requirements and the Consolidation of the SBA Mentor-Protégé Programs
Join Fox for the second session in our webinar series on the Small Business Administration’s recent rule changes.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Speaker, "A Practical Guide to Deposing Plaintiffs' Expert Witnesses in Asbestos Litigation," Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC) webinar
Andrew German will co-present at the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC) webinar, “A Practical Guide to Deposing Plaintiffs' Expert Witnesses in Asbestos Litigation,” on December 4, 2020.
Nov. 20: 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 Nov. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: