News from 2024
Man claims was made ill at Starbucks by cup of coffee containing cleaning agent
A man named Mohammed Hamideh has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, alleging that he fell violently ill after consuming a cup of coffee that contained a cleaning agent.
Woman claims sexual assault in spa at Hyatt hotel in Istanbul, says Hyatt all but ignored her
A woman, known as Jane Doe, has filed a lawsuit against Hyatt Hotels Corporation, alleging the company should pay after allegedly taking little action when she informed them that she had been sexually assaulted in a spa at a Hyatt hotel in Istanbul, Turkey.
Ex-Dolton top cop says Henyard fired him because his wife is 'friendly' with political opponents
Former Dolton Police Chief Robert Collins has filed suit against the village, saying he was illegally fired by Mayor Tiffany Henyard over personal political conflicts, without approval from the village board
Webinar: 2024 EEOC Enforcement Developments and Trends
Please join us for a webinar in which Seyfarth attorneys will provide a comprehensive review of EEOC enforcement developments and likely trends in 2024 – a must-see for employers with any involvement with this increasingly active agency.
Eleven Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers has named eight attorneys 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and three attorneys to its 2024 Illinois Rising Stars list.
11 Locke Lord Chicago Lawyers Named to Super Lawyers® 2024 Illinois Rising Stars List
Eleven lawyers from Locke Lord’s Chicago office were named to the Super Lawyers® 2024 Illinois Rising Stars list.
Mayer Brown Wins M&a Advisor “restructuring Deal of the Year” in the $1b-$5b Deal Category
Mayer Brown advised on a major restructuring awarded “Restructuring Deal of the Year ($1B-$5B)” by The M&A Advisor (18th Annual Turnaround Awards).
Class action accuses Forsage of wrongly classifying workers as independent contractors
Forsage, a logistics firm, is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly misclassifying its workers as independent contractors and other alleged violations of state and federal labor laws.
Lawsuit accuses Chicago Popeyes franchisee of racial discrimination
A Black male former employee of a Popeyes restaurant in Chicago has filed a lawsuit against the franchisee, alleging racial and sexual discrimination.
Nine Reed Smith lawyers from Chicago on 2024 Super Lawyers lists
Legal directory Super Lawyers has included four Reed Smith lawyers in its Illinois Super Lawyers list, and five more of the firm's lawyers are on its Rising Stars list, global law firm Reed Smith announced.
Five Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Named to the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that five attorneys based in the firm’s Chicago office have been named to the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Appeals panel: Tough Madison firefighter physical screening test didn't discriminate vs female firefighters
Judges said it is most important to ensure firefighters can actually do the work and can "hold the jobs on a fair and non-discriminatory basis."
35 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in Illinois Super Lawyers 2024 Edition
Thirty-five attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Chicago office are recognized in the Illinois Super Lawyers 2024 edition.
3 Brown & James Lawyers Named to 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers Lists
Two lawyers from Brown & James have been named as Illinois Super Lawyers for 2023. Another has been named as an Illinois Rising Star.
Class action accuses Statebridge of attempting to wrongly collect on allegedly delinquent second mortgages
Statebridge Company, LLC is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly attempting to illegally collect time-barred second mortgages.
Class action accuses Talerico Martin bakery over worker fingerprint scans
Talerico Martin Retail Bakery, a Summit-based company, is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating Illinois' biometrics privacy law.
Judicial misconduct complaint alleges oral argument policies in district court discriminate based on race and sex
The America First Legal Foundation filed a complaint against three district judges in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, claiming “ongoing unlawful judicial race and sex discrimination” for policies established four years ago that allegedly “incentivize” law firms to task newer, female or minority attorneys with presenting oral arguments.
'Political winds:' Biz groups urge judge to nix power grab by City Hall in metal yard permit case
Business advocacy groups warned of dire consequences for Chicago and its economy if City Hall is allowed to use "public health" to justify changing the rules midstream when evaluating industrial development permits, as it did when denying $80M Southside Recycling project
13 HB Attorneys Named 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
HeplerBroom is proud to announce that 12 of its attorneys have been named 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers, and 1 has been named a 2024 Illinois Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Nine Reed Smith lawyers from Chicago on 2024 Super Lawyers lists
Legal directory Super Lawyers has included four Reed Smith lawyers in its Illinois Super Lawyers list, and five more of the firm's lawyers are on its Rising Stars list, global law firm Reed Smith today announced.