News from March 2023
FTC cleared to continue part of action accusing Walmart of allowing fraud on its money wire services
Walmart has accused regulators with the Federal Trade Commission of 'egregious overreach' for attempting to hold the retail giant responsible for the actions of fraudsters using its money wire service to commit crime
Two new Dem IL Supreme Court justices asked to step aside from hearing challenge to IL 'assault weapons' ban
Lawyers for plaintiffs say Justices Rochford and O'Brien both accepted millions in campaign contributions and endorsements from Gov. Pritkzer, other top Dems, and gun rights activists, making it difficult for public to believe they can be impartial on gun ban challenges
Former attorney and investment banker: CFTC is suing Binance 'for letting Americans trade crypto derivatives'
Matt Levine, an opinion columnist for Bloomberg who has previously worked as an investment banker for Goldman Sachs, an acquisitions attorney for Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen and Katz, and a federal appellate law clerk, wrote that the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance is centered around the allegation that U.S. customers were able to trade crypto derivatives without proper regulatory approval.
Romanucci & Blandin Partner Bruno R. Marasso and Senior Partner Frank A. Sommario present $15,000 in grants at the Justinian Society of Lawyers’ 21st Annual Children’s Endowment Fund
The Justinian Society of Lawyers held its 21st annual Children’s Endowment Fund (CEF) Grant Reception on March 16, 2023.
'Creamy' does not equal 'cream:' Judge tosses lawsuit vs Ferrara over milk content in Nips caramels
A Chicago federal judge dismissed a class action, ruling no reasonable consumer should expect that shelf-stable hard caramel candy gets its creamy texture from more than minimal amount of dairy fat
Appeals panel: Students can sue IIT over pandemic shift to online classes
7th Circuit ruling echoes similar ruling concerning Loyola Chicago's refusal to refund tuition, fees, after Covid shutdown
Refiled: Class action claiming boneless wings at B-Dubs should be called nuggets
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - The lawyer trying to sue Buffalo Wild Wings because boneless wings are made out of breast meat has filed his second complaint, hoping to cure procedural issues that killed the first one.
Nickels, Lynch and Fahrenbach Obtain Defense Verdict in High-Stakes Medical Negligence Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Timothy G. Nickels, Marie K. Lynch and Katherine R. Fahrenbach obtained a defense verdict at trial on behalf of their client, an anesthesiologist, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
Class action claims Tesla collision warning system causes dangerous 'phantom braking' events
The lawsuit asserts the alleged defect may cause Tesla vehicles to unexpectedly stop, costing Tesla buyers more in insurance
US Chamber: Burford, Sysco court fight shows dangers to U.S. economy, security from lawsuit financing
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says an arbitrator's order would allow lawsuit investors, including foreign interests, to use U.S. courts to further their strategic interests. Burford Capital says court fight is merely Sysco's attempt to avoid contractural obligations and deny Burford the chance to protect $140M investment
City & State New York Names Troutman Pepper Partners Avi Schick and Misha Tseytlin to 2023 Law Power 100 List
Troutman Pepper Partners Avi Schick and Misha Tseytlin have been named to The 2023 Law Power 100, a list of the most influential legal professionals in New York politics and government compiled by City & State New York.
City paid $117M to settle lawsuits in 2022; Loevy firm represented clients getting at least $42M of that total
According to city data,the firm of Loevy & Loevy has sued the city of Chicago at least 111 times since 2010, generating at least $32.9 million in fees in that span. The firm has typically represented people suing over alleged wrongful convictions or allegedly coerced confessions, and other alleged police misconduct
Class action accuses Whole Foods of selling "short-weighted" frozen packaged tilapia
The lawsuit asserts Whole Foods adds too much icy "glaze" to its frozen fish, allegedly causing consumers to overpay
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Hosts Copyright Law Panel for Women in Music Chicago
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP will host a panel, "Copyright Law: What Music Creators Need to Know," for Women in Music Chicago on March 30.
R. Kelly accuser's claim to royalties takes precedence over company that sued over real estate lease
Illinois Supreme Court says email not a proper form of service for this type of citation
Olivia Bedi Named Secretary on the 2023-2024 Nomination Slate for The Economic Club of Chicago
Olivia Luk Bedi, a partner in the Litigation and Intellectual Property groups, has been named Secretary to the 2023-2024 nomination slate of incoming officers and directors for The Economic Club of Chicago. T
Customer receipts may defeat class actions vs Walmart for shelf prices that don't match charges at checkout
A federal judge said Walmart may still face a class action over mismatched prices, but not one led by an Ohio man who claimed he was overcharged for an assortment of snacks at a Niles store, compared to prices on shelves
High profile departures from Cook County State's Attorney's Office headline list of 22 new Cook County judges
Jennifer Coleman was forced out from Cook County State's Attorney's office in 2021, while Natosha Toller publicly resigned to keep her "integrity intact." Other notable appointments include Sunil Bhave from Illinois Attorney General's Office and Hilda Bahena, executive director of Illinois state hate crimes commission under Pritzker
Patrick Yingling named to Crain's Chicago Business list of notable litigators and trial lawyers
M. Patrick Yingling, a partner in Reed Smith’s Appellate Group, has been was selected to the 2023 Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys list.
Class action targets apartment tenant ID verifiers CheckpointID, IDScan.net over applicant face scans
The lawsuit claims the companies, which offer tech to help landlords combat apartment rental application fraud, violated Illinois' biometrics privacy law by scanning applicants' facial images without notice or consent