News from 2024
SCOTUS rejects appeal of IL Supreme Court gun ban ruling, despite big Pritzker giving to justices
The U.S. Supreme Court denied appeal from Decatur gun rights supporters, who argued their rights were violated when the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the state's new "assault weapons" ban law and the state's two newest Democratic justices refused to recuse, despite millions in campaign gifts from Gov. JB Pritzker and his allies
Class action says city must refund fines paid by drivers ticketed by illegal speed camera
A class action lawsuit demands the city refund fines collected from people who got tickets an automated speed camera located on Clark Street, between Maple and Oak.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Associate Judge Johnson as Circuit Court Judge in 22nd Circuit
Justice Elizbeth M. Rochford and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Associate Judge Jennifer L. Johnson as a Circuit Judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court in McHenry County.
Jackson Lewis Elects 26 Attorneys to Principal Status
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the firm has elevated 26 attorneys to principal status, effective January 1, 2024.
Benesch Names Nine New Partners for 2024
Benesch is pleased to announce the promotion of nine attorneys to the firm’s partnership effective Jan. 1, 2024.
Woman sued for negligence after allegedly making left turn across traffic at Lake Forest intersection and causing a collision
CHICAGO – A woman has filed a lawsuit claiming that her vehicle was struck by a driver who was attempting to make a left turn across traffic at the intersection of Harlem Ave. and Lake Street in the village of River Forest.
Woman files negligence lawsuit after allegedly being rear-ended at intersection of York Road Avenue and Thorndale Avenue
CHICAGO – A woman has filed a negligence lawsuit against a driver following a rear-end collision at York Road Avenue and Thorndale Avenue in Chicago.
Woman allegedly caused vehicle collision at intersection of Fullerton Avenue and Damen Avenue after failing U-turn
CHICAGO – A woman has filed a lawsuit against a driver who allegedly crashed into her vehicle during a failed U-turn maneuver at the intersection of Fullerton Avenue and Damen Avenue in Chicago.
Auto collision lawsuit accuses driver of running red light at intersection of Division Street and Homan in Chicago
CHICAGO – A woman has filed a negligence lawsuit, claiming that she was injured when a driver ran a red light at the intersection of Division Street and Homan in Chicago and collided with her vehicle.
Class action: PeopleShare allegedly wrongly scanning worker fingerprints
Personnel staffing firm PeopleShare is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating Illinois' biometrics privacy law.
IL Supreme Court curbs class action vs Chicago over alleged bogus Central Biz District parking tickets
The court ruled the plaintiff should not have filed his lawsuit before "exhausting" his opportunities to challenge the validity of the ticket through Chicago's city administrative hearing process.
Sheppard Mullin Announces New Leadership Appointments
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce the following firm leadership appointments, effective January 1, 2024.
BFKN Congratulates Two Newly Elected Partners
BFKN is pleased to announce two attorneys, Megan E. Toal and Josh Bashioum have been promoted to partner.
Benesch Welcomes Associate to Healthcare Team in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate Dana J. Molt to the Benesch Healthcare+ Practice Group in Chicago.
Workers’ Compensation Benefit Rates Released for 2024
The maximum weekly benefit rate for TTD and PTD increased to $1,038.31.
Negligence lawsuit filed against driver after serious rear-end collision on West 95th St. in Chicago
CHICAGO – A mother and daughter have filed a negligence lawsuit against a driver, claiming that they were seriously injured in a rear-end collision at the intersection of West 95th Street near the intersection with Mozart Street in Chicago.
Judge halves bond needed to release jailed man to begin paying divorce legal fees
A Cook County family court judge has cut in half the amount of money needed for a River Forest businessman to be released from jail to satisfy a previous order to begin paying off $1.6 million in legal bills compiled during a contentious divorce.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Eun K. N. Yoon as an associate judge of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit.
Class action: Debt collector Zwicker allegedly misled consumers facing lawsuits into default judgments
A class action lawsuit has been filed against debt collection firm Zwicker & Associates, P.C., accusing the company of allegedly misleading debtors who are being sued in small claims court into uncontested default judgments.
FedEx contractor Northwest Express accused of allegedly wrongly scanning workers' faces
The lawsuit makes the company one of the latest of thousands of Illinois employers targeted by such class actions under Illinois' stringent biometrics privacy law.