News from January 2024
'Did me dirty': Ex-NFLer Thomas struggles to collect $700K owed by TN gym operators D1 Training
Former NFL running back and Chicago area native Pierre Thomas claims Nashville-based franchise gym operator D1 Training is using a network of corporate entities to block him from collecting on a judgment, now worth $700K, in a lawsuit over a failed effort to open a Chicago gym
Tressler Named to Illinois Law's Employer Honor Roll
The College of Law at Illinois (Illinois Law) recognized Tressler with an Employer Honor Roll award, which distinguishes firms that hired multiple graduates from their law school within the past three years.
Reed Smith advises Wind Point Partners on acquisition of MOREGroup
Global law firm Reed Smith has advised Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, on its acquisition of MOREgroup, a family of leading architecture and engineering brands focused on education, healthcare and government end markets.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Plea From Final Defendant in Statewide Burglary Ring
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a Romeoville man prosecuted by the Attorney General’s office pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison for his role in a criminal operation that burglarized businesses and stole cash from video poker machines throughout Illinois.
Class action says Fiji brand bottled water contains 'microplastics,' not pure 'artisan water'
The class action lawsuit asserts The Wonderful Company, which sells Fiji brand water, misled consumers and violated Illinois consumer fraud law
Lawsuit asks court to order Dolton to pay $33.5M verdict to families of men killed, injured in police chase crash
The lawsuit says the court could order the village to raise taxes to fund the judgment. They say such action is needed to address financial mismanagement in Dolton under Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
Benesch Welcomes Of Counsel to Cannabis Team in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Alissa “Ali” Jubelirer to the Cannabis Industry Group in Chicago.
Nathan Viehl Discusses Software M&A Activity in 2024 and Beyond
Thompson Coburn Chicago partner Nathan Viehl was quoted in an article by Mergermarket and Dealreporter on how private equity activity involving non-technology sectors is expected to pick up in the first half of 2024, with software M&A following in the second half of the year or early 2025.
Class action accuses Smalley Steel Rings of allegedly wrongly asking job applicants about family medical history
Smalley Steel Rings, a prominent manufacturer of retaining rings, is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly asking job applicants about their family medical history.
Federal judge won't allow brothers to play hoops for Chicago State while lawsuit vs NCAA continues
The NCAA argued the brothers' payment received from a Georgia prep academy constituted a professional contract that makes them ineligible. Brothers say no different than NCAA athletes reaping money under NIL deals
HSPRD Obtains Record $20 Million Settlement In Hospital Shooting Case
HSPRD has obtained a record $20 million settlement for the wrongful death of Dayna Less, the 24-year-old pharmacist who was killed by an active shooter as she was leaving work at a Chicago-area hospital in November 2018.
Saul Ewing LLP Elects Partner Adam S. Fayne to Executive Committee
Saul Ewing LLP announced today that it has elected partner Adam S. Fayne to the Firm’s nine-member Executive Committee.
James Caserio joins Jones Day as partner in Firm's Real Estate Practice
James Caserio has joined the Firm as a partner in the Real Estate Practice.
Benesch Welcomes Associate to Commercial Finance Team in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate Brian (Tae Hee) Lee to the Commercial Finance & Banking Group in Chicago.
Judge: Bankruptcy doesn't stop Cook County judge from jailing River Forest developer over unpaid divorce bills
A federal bankruptcy judge said River Forest developer Frank "Marty" Paris' bankruptcy filing doesn't apply to efforts by a Cook County divorce judge to use incarceration - including jailing and electronic home monitoring - to force Paris to pay millions in "domestic support obligations," including big legal bills racked up by his ex-wife
Northshore to pay $55M to settle antitrust class action from 24-year old merger; Lawyers to get $18M
Settlement will end 16-years-long court fight over claims the former Northshore University Healthsystem used hospital acquisitions two decades ago to monopolize health care services in Chicago's north suburbs and then raised prices. Northshore has since merged with Edward-Elmhurst Health, and is now known as Endeavor Health
Class action accuses Northshore University Health of allegedly wrongly asking job applicants about medical histories
The lawsuit makes the suburban health and hospital system one of the latest targeted under a mounting number of class actions under the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act.
Class action accuses debt collector Sequium of violating federal law in communicating with collection targets
The lawsuit claims the company failed to include required notices to consumers concerning their rights to dispute the alleged debt.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Seven Judges to Circuit Court of Cook County
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced today the appointment of seven judges in the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Benesch Welcomes Associate to Cannabis Team in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate R. Cole Eastman to the Cannabis Industry Group in Chicago.