News from August 2024
Greenberg Traurig Represents NSUS in Purchase of World Series of Poker
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented iGaming investment and consultancy firm NSUS Group in its acquisition of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) business from William Hill U.S. HoldCo, Inc., an affiliate of Caesars Entertainment.
Thompson Coburn Welcomes Employee Benefits Litigator Michael Graham as Partner in Chicago
Experienced employee benefits and ERISA attorney Michael Graham has joined Thompson Coburn as a partner in Chicago, adding depth to the firm’s strong bench of labor and employment litigators.
Northwestern Pritzker Law Receives Nearly $5 Million to Benefit Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is delighted to announce the generous commitment of nearly $5 million in gifts to expand the Carter G. Phillips Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Center’s programs.
Plaintiff alleges Defendant delayed service leading to dismissal
In a recent ruling by the Illinois Appellate Court, plaintiff Anthony Rizzuto's motor vehicle negligence lawsuit against Alison Soja was dismissed due to significant delays in serving the defendant—over two years and four months after filing the complaint—citing a lack of due diligence despite claims of attorney misconduct as justification for delays.
Landlord Wins Eviction Case Against Tenant Over Lease Termination Dispute
In an eviction dispute involving rental property at West Evergreen Avenue in Chicago, landlord Demosthenis Tsatsanis successfully upheld his right to reclaim possession from tenant Renee MacDonald after her lease expired. The Appellate Court affirmed this decision despite various challenges raised by MacDonald regarding proper service notices and claims about waived rights due to accepted rent payments post-lease expiration.
Berwyn wins apparent end to federal lawsuit over inspector's tirade, alleged racial slurs
Tree trimmer alleged city violated civil rights by failing to adequately discipline municipal employee
Barnes & Thornburg Welcomes New Attorneys and Legal Professionals
Barnes & Thornburg has added environmental, litigation, labor and employment, corporate, real estate, and government services and finance attorneys and legal professionals to its Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, Delaware, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, New York and South Bend offices.
IL trial lawyers say state high court should remove rule limiting lawsuit 'forum shopping' in IL courts
The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association has urged the Illinois Supreme Court to use a case over the fate of a state law that limits where Illinoisans can challenge potentially unconstitutional laws to instead abolish a court rule that businesses can use to avoid being sued in Cook County, other unfriendly courts
Eirene N. Salvi selected Illinois Supreme Court Judicial Selection Committee
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard attorney Eirene N. Salvi has been selected by Justice Joy V. Cunningham of the Supreme Court of Illinois to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court’s Judicial Selection Committee.
Union Pacific can't derail class action under Illinois genetic info privacy law
Coleman rules family medical histories are protected information, says workers can argue they shouldn't have been forced to disclose during pre-employment physicals
Rob Lang, Scott Goldschmidt Cover Key Impacts of College Athletics Case
Thompson Coburn partners Rob Lang and Scott Goldschmidt wrote for Sports Litigation Alert on the case of NCAA athlete Terrence Shannon, their client who successfully challenged his university's suspension from the basketball team while facing criminal charges.
Man acquitted in 1991 Dixmoor rape, murder can't sue Cook County State's Attorneys
A state appeals panel says the family of Willie Randolph, who was charged with the 1991 rape and murder of 14-year-old Cateresa Mathews in Dixmoor after the notorious "Dixmoor Five" were exonerated, can't sue the current and former Cook County State's Attorneys for malicious prosecution, despite acquittal at trial
Significant D&O Coverage Cases in the First Half of 2024 on August 7
Gary L. Gassman and Rafael Rivera will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Significant D&O Coverage Cases in the First Half of 2024."
Locke Lord Bolsters Midwest Presence With Additions of Transactional Insurance Partner J.P. Hong and Privacy and Cybersecurity Partner James Shreve in Chicago
J.P. Hong and James Shreve have joined Locke Lord as Partners in the Firm’s Chicago office in the Regulatory and Transactional Insurance and Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Groups, respectively.
Pritzker signs biometrics privacy law reform; New law will limit risk of business-ending judgments
Without fanfare, Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law a new reform measure that will scale back the financial risk that has faced Illinois employers and other businesses operating in the state for nearly a decade, targeted by thousands of potentially ruinous lawsuits under the state's biometrics privacy law
12 Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys, 4 Practices Recognized in 2024 Managing IP's IP Stars
IP Stars 2024, a Managing IP publication, has recognized Barnes & Thornburg's Intellectual Property department in the areas of patent disputes, trademark, intellectual property and patent prosecution in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and North Carolina.
Nathan Viehl Shares Insights into NAV loans
Thompson Coburn partner Nathan Viehl wrote a new article in Middle Market Growth, offering insights into how net asset value (NAV) loans benefit sponsors, plus important considerations for portfolio company managers.
Plaintiff alleges former employer caused emotional distress
Jacqueline Shooper has taken legal action against her former employer Louis A., alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress during her employment at his law firm.
Plaintiffs accuse Condominium Association Board Members in Prolonged Legal Battle
A long-standing dispute among residents at a Wilmette condominium has led to significant financial penalties against one unit owner and his lawyer for abusive litigation practices aimed at harassing neighbors and delaying proceedings.
Plaintiff alleges Defendant healthcare provider violated discrimination laws
Rashun Singleton's long-standing dispute with AMITA Health/Advent Health over alleged workplace discrimination has reached its conclusion as an appellate court affirms previous rulings enforcing a settlement agreement between them. Despite multiple appeals challenging its validity, courts consistently upheld that an enforceable agreement existed.