News from December 2023
Benesch Welcomes Associate to Litigation Team in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate Denis Yavorskiy to the Litigation Practice Group in Chicago.
Locke Lord Earns 85 in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index
Locke Lord has received a score of 85 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Northwestern College sues IDFPR, alleging unlawful closure of nursing program
Northwestern College has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, alleging that IDFPR is unlawfully shutting down its nursing program just before a new law granting flexibility on test score metrics takes effect.
Lawsuit: Ex-IDFPR worker claims was fired for seeking investigation into ALJ's alleged race discrimination
A former employee at an Illinois state business regulatory agency says he was fired and blackballed allegedly after recommending one of the agency's top administrative law judges be investigated for racial discrimination, a new lawsuit says.
Cook County falls just short of being ranked America's worst 'Judicial Hellhole'
Illinois Supreme Court's and Illinois lawmakers' encouragement of big money 'no injury' lawsuits in biometrics class actions and other litigation has powered courts in Chicago to highest ranking ever on American Tort Reform Association's annual list of worst court systems in America for 'lawsuit abuse'
Benesch Introduces Latest Class of Associates in Chicago Office
Benesch, recognized as one of the fastest-growing firms on the AmLaw 200 list, is thrilled to introduce five new associates to our Chicago office.
Mayer Brown recognized in The Legal 500 Green Guide: United States 2024
Mayer Brown has been featured in The Legal 500 Green Guide: United States 2024 for its contribution to the green transition and sustainability efforts through client work and the firm’s own best practices and initiatives.
Kudos to TC Client Planting Hope for Chicago Innovation Award
Thompson Coburn is a proud sponsor of Chicago Innovation and was thrilled to see firm client Planting Hope recognized at the organization’s 22nd annual awards ceremony.
Illinois state officials move to dismiss amended gun ban challenge, relying on prior Seventh Circuit ruling
The state defendants accused of violating the rights of law-abiding gun owners in Illinois seek to dismiss the new due process claims raised in the amended complaint filed by gun advocates, which allege citizens did not receive proper notice of the vague “assault weapons” ban rules.
Black man jailed for eight years sues towns, cops for false charges in Sauk Village shooting
A Black man who was cleared of murder charges in a shooting in Sauk Village has sued a host of communities in south suburban Cook County, claiming they all conspired to falsely charge him with the crime, even though he did not match the description of the shooter.
Illinois Supreme Court agrees uninsured motorist policies cover bicyclists hit by cars
Unanimous opinion holds the language in a policy issued by Direct Auto violated the requirements in Illinois' insurance laws
Amundsen Davis Welcomes Francine Bailey Hall to Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration Service Group
Our firm is happy to welcome Francine Bailey Hall to our Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration Service Group in our Chicago office.
Industry Coverage: David Kaufman Discusses Shein IPO
Thompson Coburn partner David Kaufman was featured in recent media interviews including Bloomberg, Fortune, Barron's and Glossy on Shein’s US IPO filing.
Airline passengers sue TAP Air Portugal for alleged violations of IL biometric privacy law
Illinois residents have filed a class action lawsuit against TAP Air Portugal, claiming that the company violates Illinois biometric privacy laws by scanning the faces of passengers during the boarding process.
Virginia resident files class action lawsuit against Chattanooga accounting firm for malpractice
A Virginia resident has filed a class action lawsuit against a Chattanooga accounting firm, alleging accounting malpractice and citing damages resulting from the sudden closure of the accounting firm just days before a tax filing deadline.
IL Supreme Court agrees law firm can't be sued for discussing client's medical information in post-trial press release
A man had claimed the law firm of Burke Wise Morrissey & Kaveny had violated his rights under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act by discussing his personal medical information in a press release trumpeting a $4 million verdict they won for him
Lawsuit: Anti Cruelty Society should pay for pitbull attack
A man and a child have sued the Anti Cruelty Society, claiming they were attacked by a pitbull in Chicago, which was provided by the ACS to a man who failed to control the animal
Crain’s Chicago Business Names Joel Spitz to Notable Leaders in Employment & Labor Law List
McGuireWoods partner Joel Spitz was named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2023 Notable Leaders in Employment & Labor Law.
K&l Gates Expands Asset Management and Investment Funds Practice With Chicago Partner Addition
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Kevin Gustafson as a partner in the Asset Management and Investment Funds (AMIF) practice area.
John Litchfield Named a 2023 Notable Leader in Employment & Labor Law by Crain’s Chicago Business
Foley & Lardner LLP partner John Litchfield is recognized as a 2023 Notable Leader in Employment & Labor Law by Crain’s Chicago Business.