News from July 2024
Feds can use lending law to try to punish Townstone for alleged discriminatory radio show comments
A federal appeals panel said a lower court wrongly tossed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's action vs Townstone Financial because the judge had imposed a 'crabbed' interpretation of a federal lending discrimination law that limited the agency's ability to protect black prospective loan applicants
BFKN Attorney William Barrett Receives Award for Pro Bono & Public Service
BFKN is pleased to announce that William J. Barrett, senior member of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights practice, has been selected for the 2024 Pro Bono & Public Service Award of the Chicago Bar Association and Foundation.
Controversial ex-Alabama judge claims Chicago reneged on job offer that led her to resign judgeship
Former Alabama state judge Tracie Todd, who was twice suspended in Alabama for alleged ethics violations, has sued the city of Chicago for allegedly wrongly withdrawing a job offer that she claims led her to resign her judgeship and move to Chicago to be with her husband
Walgreens Legal Department Names Barnes & Thornburg 2023 Recipient Of Law Firm Excellence In Diversity Award, Harte Brick As 2023 DEI Rising Star
Barnes & Thornburg announced today that Walgreens Legal Department’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee has selected the firm as the recipient of its 2023 Law Firm Excellence in Diversity Award (Large Firm Category) and Harte Elena Brick as a recipient of its DEI Rising Star Award.
Benesch Again Partners with Client Kaulig Racing for NASCAR Chicago Street Race
For the second year in a row, Benesch will be represented on the track at the NASCAR Street Race in downtown Chicago.
Jewel can't evade lawsuit from woman who claims she slipped, fell on cherry
Appeals panel said grocer shouldn't have been granted summary judgment
Exploring Food & Agribusiness M&A Trends on July 11, 2024
Join us for a discussion with Garrigues and Faegre Drinker to understand the latest M&A trends in the food and agribusiness industry.
12 Quinn Emanuel Attorneys Recognized in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation
Quinn Emanuel is pleased to announce that 12 of our attorneys across 5 offices have been recognized by Lawdragon as part of the 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation.
BOR Commissioner Steele's ex spokesman says was illegally fired for not helping Steele politically
Frank Calabrese claims Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele and her deputy illegally retaliated against him when he allegedly refused to help her use the Chicago Bears tax appeal to advance herself politically and refused to help her gain control of the BOR
BFKN Associate Invited to Participate in National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges’ 2024 Next Generation Program
We are pleased to announce that Alexander F. Berk will participate in National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ)’s 2024 Next Generation (NextGen) Program which will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Downtown in Seattle, Washington.
Charlie Shih Speaks at the Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago's Annual Summit
Intellectual Property associate Charlie Shih recently attended the Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago's (TJCCC) Annual Summit, which took place on June 29 in Chicago, IL.
Lawrence Kern Joins Holland & Knight's Private Wealth Services Group in Chicago
Holland & Knight welcomes Lawrence "Larry" Kern as a partner in the Private Wealth Services Group in Chicago.
Former Employee Sues Prominent Medical Center Over Disability Discrimination
Latoya Clifton has filed a lawsuit against Rush University Medical Center alleging discrimination based on her epilepsy and wrongful termination after requesting medical leave accommodations. The case highlights issues related to ADA compliance and FMLA rights.
Parents Sue School District Over Alleged Unlawful Strip Search of Transgender Student
A middle school student was allegedly forced into an unlawful strip search by school officials at Jay Stream Middle School in Illinois. The parents have filed a lawsuit seeking over $100,000 in damages for emotional distress and violation of constitutional rights.
Caretaker Sues Metra Employees Over Alleged Unlawful Tasing Incident
Hambi Cetewayo has filed a lawsuit against Metra employees alleging wrongful tasing and malicious prosecution after an incident at Blue Island Metra Station in September 2022. The case highlights serious accusations including violations of civil rights under federal law.
Former Employee Sues State Regulatory Agency for Disability Discrimination
Bryan Tiller has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation alleging discrimination under the ADA due to their failure to accommodate his disability needs followed by retaliatory termination.
Former Custodian Alleges Discrimination by School District
A former custodian has sued Wood Dale School District 7 alleging severe discrimination based on sex and national origin. The plaintiff claims she faced ongoing harassment from her manager since at least 2015 leading up to her termination in October last year.
Plaintiff accuses Midway Building Services of National Origin Discrimination
Carzell Aguirre has filed a lawsuit against Midway Building Services alleging severe national origin and race-based discrimination and harassment at work. The case details disturbing incidents involving discriminatory behavior by a supervisor named Angie and seeks various forms of relief including back pay and damages.
Mother Alleges Sauk Village Police Officer Used Excessive Force During Wrongful Arrest
Nyieshia Maclin has filed a lawsuit against Officer Travon Done and Sauk Village alleging wrongful arrest and excessive use of force during an incident on December 7th last year.
The case seeks compensatory damages for physical injuries and emotional distress among other reliefs.
Plaintiff accuses former detective of fabricating evidence leading to wrongful conviction
Thomas Kelly has filed a lawsuit against multiple defendants including former detective Reynaldo Guevara alleging they fabricated evidence leading to his wrongful conviction for murder in 1998. After spending over two decades in prison, Kelly seeks justice for his lost years and suffering caused by these alleged actions.