News from November 2024
McGuireWoods Elects 13 Lawyers to 2025 Partnership Class
McGuireWoods elected 13 new partners effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Four Locke Lord Lawyers Named to Who’s Who Legal Thought Leaders: USA 2025 Report
Four Locke Lord lawyers have been selected as Thought Leaders by Lexology Index, formerly Who’s Who Legal (WWL), in the Thought Leaders: USA 2025 Report.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Tony Thedford As at-large Judge in Cook County
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that D’Anthony (Tony) Thedford has been appointed as an At-Large Judge for the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Plaintiff alleges former employer One Rail Group violated wage laws
David Fuller has launched a class action lawsuit against his former employer One Rail Group for alleged violations of federal and state wage laws regarding unpaid overtime and unauthorized deductions from employee paychecks.
Plaintiff alleges Village discriminated based on age and gender
Michelle Geier has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Bolingbrook and its Police Chief Michael Rompa in federal court alleging age and gender discrimination along with retaliation following an injury sustained on duty as a police officer.
Illinois Resident Alleges Negligence Against Major Cinema Chain Following Injury Incident
Shirley Ross has filed a lawsuit against Cinemark USA alleging negligence after suffering severe injuries at one of their theaters.
Artist Sues Online Marketplaces for Copyright Infringement
Artist Jonas Sebastian Jodicke has filed a lawsuit against several unidentified online entities for allegedly selling unauthorized products derived from his copyrighted artworks.
Caregiver Sues Crystal Home Health Care Over Alleged FMLA Violations
Kenyetta Harris has filed a lawsuit against Crystal Home Health Care alleging violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
SAFE-T Act pretrial jailing appeals drop 88% after court rule changes; 'Found a sweet spot,' says task force chair
The number of appeals filed by criminal defendants seeking release from jail while they await trial dropped from 1,041 in January to mid-April to 154 in the three months following rule changes to ease the burden. The appeals numbers are still up significantly compared to years preceding Illinois' criminal justice system reforms
Law School alumni in the sports industry identify some top trends impacting their fields.
“Most of the leagues, except for the NFL, have opened their doors to allow institutional investors to invest in teams.
Shook Deepens White Collar Bench with New Partner
Shook welcomes Jay Schleppenbach to the Government Investigations and White Collar Practice as partner in Chicago.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center violated ADA
Saira Khan has taken legal action against Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center alleging violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Former Employee Alleges Greek Restaurant Violated Overtime Pay Laws
Mario Espinosa Olguin has filed a collective action lawsuit against Thassos Authentic Greek Restaurant alleging violations of labor laws concerning unpaid overtime wages.
Former Employee Alleges Amerikoa Ingredients LLC Violated Labor Laws
Enrique Pedraza has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Amerikoa Ingredients LLC alleging violations of labor laws related to unpaid wages and misclassification as an exempt employee.
Plaintiff alleges racial discrimination by Chicago Police Officers during traffic stop
Desmen Northington has filed a lawsuit against three Chicago police officers and the city itself over alleged racial discrimination during a traffic stop in September 2024.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence by Saint Xavier University Following Data Breach
A recent class action lawsuit accuses Saint Xavier University of negligence following a significant data breach exposing personal information such as Social Security numbers.
Plaintiff Alleges Village Police Department Discriminated Based on Age and Gender
Michelle Geier has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Bolingbrook Police Department alleging discrimination based on age and gender after suffering an injury while on duty.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Highland Park CVS Discriminated Under ADA
Andrea Griffin has taken legal action against Highland Park CVS for alleged violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Plaintiff alleges E Team Inc., former employer, violated wage laws
Cynthia Turner has taken legal action against her former employer E Team Inc., accusing them of violating federal and state wage laws by underpaying her during her tenure as a Sterile Processing Technician in Illinois.
Plaintiffs Allege False Arrest Against City of Chicago Police Officers
Two individuals have filed a lawsuit against Chicago police officers alleging false arrest during a traffic stop without probable cause or justification in June 2024.