News from July 2024
Jury orders Avon to pay $24M to former janitor with mesothelioma
After a month-long trial, a Cook County jury said Avon owes $24.4 million because the man allegedly contracted mesothelioma lung cancer from being exposed to asbestos-contaminated talc products at the company's Morton Grove facility in the 1980s
Law School Welcomes New Faculty
The Law School recently welcomed two new members to its academic faculty, Vincent Buccola, ’08, and Darrell A.H. Miller, whose appointments were effective July 1.
Judge deletes, for now, biometrics class action vs Samsung over Gallery photo face scans
While Samsung's Gallery smartphone photo app scans the faces of people pictured in uploaded images, it doesn't mean Samsung possesses the information, nor does it mean Samsung necessarily identifies anyone, the judge said, potentially endangering plaintiffs' bid for a big payday from Samsung
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Intellectual Property Litigator Michael Carwin
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Associate Michael W. Carwin to the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation practice in Chicago.
American Bar Association 2024 Annual Meeting on July 31
Stephen Cobb, a partner in the State Attorneys General group, will attend the ABA 2024 Annual Meeting in his capacity as a Democracy Fellow.
Unions can defend vs attempts to force IL to clean up voter rolls, judge says
A federal judge in Chicago has given two powerful labor unions the right to fight in court against a lawsuit brought conservative activist groups seeking to force the state of Illinois more stringently comply with federal law requiring the state and local election authorities to purge voter rolls of dead and otherwise ineligible voters
Parents Sue Northwestern Memorial Hospital Over Daughter's Premature Birth
A Cook County jury's decision favoring Northwestern Memorial Hospital has been upheld in an appeal involving allegations of medical negligence during prenatal care leading to a child's premature birth. The plaintiffs argued procedural errors but were ultimately unsuccessful in seeking a new trial.
Vedder Price Attends Chicago Innovation Awards NASDAQ Bellringing 2024
To celebrate the Chicago Innovation Awards, several attorneys from Vedder Price joined the award winners to ring the Nasdaq opening bell in New York City this month.
The Clery Act: Common Violations, VAWA Requirements, and Compliance Tips on July 29, 2024
Establishing a strong understanding of the Clery Act is essential for implementing appropriate practices at colleges and universities.
Plaintiffs accuse transport company of breaching oral contract over vehicle purchase
A legal battle over an alleged breached oral contract involving vehicle purchases has resulted in significant financial liabilities for two transport operators who sued IBY Transport Inc., only to have their claims rejected while being ordered instead now owing nearly $20k altogether following thorough court proceedings upholding initial arbitration awards previously determined against them earlier too
Class action to continue accusing Rush U. Health of violating privacy of patients using online portal
Federal judge says complaint under Wiretap Act adequately alleges intent
Mark Goldstein shortlisted for Human Storyteller of the Year Award
Reed Smith Labor & Employment partner Mark Goldstein has been shortlisted for the TLC Lions Human Storyteller of the Year Award.
Tennial Named to The National Black Lawyers 2024 Top 40 Under 40 List
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Associate Joseph E. Tennial was recently honored as a recipient of the "Top 40 Under 40" by The National Black Lawyers Top 100 and Top 40 Under 40 in 2024.
'Ethics bill?' Or a threat to democracy in Illinois?
Ronald Andermann, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives District 53 in northwest Cook County, offers his thoughts on a new Illinois state law that Republicans and others say was designed to keep Andermann and others off the ballot this fall. Andermann is one of the co-plaintiffs challenging the law in court.
Fed judge again quickly tosses suit accusing IL judges of working together to squelch criticism
A federal judge moved quickly to end the legal action brought by an attorney and judicial reform advocate accusing the Illinois Judges Association of wrongly collaborating to shut down criticism and shield member judges, particularly including the head of Cook County's divorce courts, of consequences for alleged unethical actions
BFKN Welcomes Two New Associates
BFKN is pleased to announce the addition of two new associates to the firm. Euna Park joins the Real Estate Group, and Gianna Santoro Miksanek joins the Litigation Group.
Sheppard Mullin Recognized by Chambers High Net Worth 2024
Chambers High Net Worth 2024 ranked Sheppard Mullin in Band 1 in the California Private Wealth Disputes category.
'True colors?' IL Dems say GOPers can't run in Nov because didn't face primary voters, but back Harris for Prez
Gov. Pritzker and Speaker Welch are defending an Illinois law that would block Republican candidates from 2024 ballot because they didn't run in the primary. At the same time, they also back VP Harris for President, even though she was selected by party bosses and has never run in a presidential primary
McGlynn preparing for September trial on state gun ban; Neither side will call historians to testify
EAST ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn, preparing for a September trial on the state’s weapon ban, finds his parties have planned a hybrid event of paper and people.
Chad Schiefelbein Quoted in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Vedder Price Shareholder Chad Schiefelbein was recently quoted in the article “Tossing of fraud claims in ownership interest sale affirmed” published by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.