News from 2021
Federal appeals panel says IL Supreme Court must weigh in on whether biometrics class actions can be limited
White Castle argued only an employee's the first fingerprint scan can violate BIPA; Plaintiffs are seeking hundreds or even thousands more claims for each employee to claim potentially 'staggering' damages against employers
'Perception of fairness': Cook County Dems ask judge candidates to sign ethically questionable pledge to get endorsed
Candidates, including judges, who sign the pledge are required to acknowledge that one of the “explicitly stated purposes” of the party is that it “advances the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party.”
Special prosecutor report: Foxx, deputy prosecutors deceived, misled public about Smollett case
A newly released report from Special Prosecutor Dan Webb asserts Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and others in her office may face further investigation for professional ethics violations in the handling of the Jussie Smollett case.
Police allowed to keep drivers' personal info away from personal injury lawyers seeking clients, IL Supreme Court rules
Mancini Law Group sought unredacted crash reports through FOIA request
Navigating the 2022 Annual Report and Proxy Season on December 20, 2021
Navigating the 2022 Annual Report and Proxy Season on December 20, 2021.
Connect CRE Honors Polsinelli Real Estate Leaders Eric G. Greenfield and Amy Kiefer Hansen
Connect CRE Honors Polsinelli Real Estate Leaders Eric G. Greenfield and Amy Kiefer Hansen.
Chicago firefighters, city workers must get COVID vax, or face 'no-pay status,' arbitrator rules
The arbitrator gave Chicago employees until Jan. 31 to complete the vaccine course, or risk losing their jobs, under Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's mandate
Federal judge tosses suit from Oak Lawn school board member, congressional candidate vs Pritzker school mask mandate
Judge says the mask mandate doesn't offend constitutional rights of children or parents
Pritzker: Fed appeals judges should end oversight of IL hiring now; Watchdogs: Corruption problems not yet fixed
A three-judge panel heard arguments on Dec. 10, as Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker continues to press his case to throw off decades-old orders intended to tamp down corrupt government hiring practices
The Continuing Rise of the Spac: Where Does It Go From Here?
The Continuing Rise of the Spac: Where Does It Go From Here?
Fox Rothschild Gaming Team Secures Coveted Approval for South Suburban Chicago Casino Development
Fox Rothschild Gaming Team Secures Coveted Approval for South Suburban Chicago Casino Development.
Insider Trading in the Crosshairs: Expert-Network Compliance Best Practices on December 15, 2021
Insider Trading in the Crosshairs: Expert-Network Compliance Best Practices on December 15, 2021.
Property taxes still rob 'Home Alone' house
Property taxes are the real thieves attacking the house used in the holiday movie ‘Home Alone.’ The house is available for a one-night stay this holiday, but not all taxes are included.
Class action: Woodman's accused of shaving time off workers' paychecks
A new federal lawsuit has accused supermarket chain Woodman's of improperly rounding workers' hours, rather than paying them based on punchclock records.
Federal judge: GOP judge candidate can't sue IL Elections Board over alleged stolen 2020 judicial election
Request for dismissal from Yarbrough, Judge Fallon stayed until state lawsuit is resolved
2021 Privacy Roundtable on December 14, 2021
2021 Privacy Roundtable on December 14, 2021.
Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Continues its Expansion Adding Sydney Corryn Holman to its City of Chicago and State of Illinois Practice
Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Continues its Expansion Adding Sydney Corryn Holman to its City of Chicago and State of Illinois Practice.
Appeals panel: IL condo law lets condo owners sue management companies over excessive document fees
Sellers alleged management firm overcharged for documents they are required by law to provide to buyers
Federal appeals court agrees: No insurance coverage for income lost by many businesses shut down by Pritzker COVID orders
Cincinnati Insurance argued the COVID virus didn't physically alter the covered buildings, so there should be no coverage, even though the businesses were forced by Gov. JB Pritzker to reduce operations amid the onset of the pandemic
Appeals panel: Calif-based maker of medical device component can't use lack of direct sales in IL to escape suit in Cook County
An state appeals panel has ruled Cook County Circuit Court has jurisdiction, in a medical malpractice suit, over an out-of-state medical device manufacturer, because the company and its distributor both sell the device in Illinois