News from June 2021
Appeals court says Chicago housing developer can't sue ex-attorneys for what his bankrupt company lost in profits
A state appeals panel has stopped Chicago developer David Dubin's $2 million malpractice suit against his ex-lawyers, saying he has no right to litigate over his company's lost profits.
SCHIFF HARDIN LLP: The Legal 500 US 2021 Ranks Four Practices, 12 Attorneys
Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that four of the firm’s practice groups have been recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2021 guide, which provides a nationwide analysis of law firms that provide cutting-edge and innovative advice.
FREEBORN & PETERS: Chambers USA 2021 Highly Ranks Freeborn’s Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Practice Group and Leader in Illinois
Chambers USA has ranked Freeborn & Peters LLP’s Bankruptcy practice and Practice Group Leader in Illinois in its 2021 legal industry guide.
TRESSLER LLP: Joseph Silverstein Joins Tressler's HOA Practice Group
We are excited to welcome Joseph Silverstein as a new associate in Tressler’s HOA/Condominium & Common Interest Community Association Practice Group.
HEPLERBROOM: Wagener Analyzes Important Appellate Decision on Jury Instructions in Medical Malpractice Cases
Susan Wagener has written an analysis of how a recent Illinois appellate court decision reversed a longstanding precedent on jury instructions in medical malpractice trials.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Financing Options for Nonprofit Higher Educational Institutions
Access to capital is of critical importance to most institutions of higher education.
June 4: 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 June 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 4: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "fraud" cases
The following cases categorized as "fraud" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 4: 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 June 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on June 4
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on June 4 in the suits below:
Case activity for Sean Morrison vs Barraco's Pizza on June 10
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sean Morrison against Barraco's Pizza and Grant Earl on June 10.
Judge: Homeowners can't sue their village for merely allowing their homes to be built in flood-prone areas
A Chicago federal judge doused a lawsuit brought by a group of homeowners in Channahon, on the Will-Grundy county line, over claims the village government should pay for damage to their homes from repeated floods.
Latino voters sue over Dem-created IL district maps, say use of flawed data violates 'one-person, one-vote principles'
A second lawsuit in as many days, this time filed by a prominent Latino advocacy organization, asserts the state's Democratic lawmakers used flawed data to make new legislative district maps, resulting in unequal districts that violate voters' constitutional equal protection rights.
Case activity for Brown Rosie vs Oneal Alicia on June 9
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brown Rosie against Oneal Alicia on June 9.
June 3: 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 June 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Usf Holland INC.? vs Jose Irazoque on June 9
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Usf Holland INC.? against Irazoque Ruffina and Jose Irazoque on June 9.
Case activity for State Farm Mutual vs Olga Levitt on June 9
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by State Farm Mutual against Olga Levitt on June 9.
June 3: 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 June 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Zachary Eastman vs Ramos Antonio on June 9
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Zachary Eastman against Ramos Antonio on June 9.
Case activity for State Farm A/s/O vs Omnispect INC.? on June 9
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by State Farm A/s/O against Omnispect INC.? on June 9.