News from 2024
President Biden Taps Georgia N. Alexakis (JD ’06) for District Court Judge
On February 21, 2024, President Biden nominated Georgia N. Alexakis (JD ’06) to serve as a United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
Xander M. Landy Joins Tressler's General Defense Litigation Practice Group
Tressler is delighted to welcome Xander M. Landy as an associate in our General Defense Litigation Practice Group in our Chicago office.
Clark Hill Attorneys Named 2024 Leading Lawyers
Eighty-four Clark Hill attorneys have been named 2024 Leading Lawyers, a distinction earned by fewer than five percent of all lawyers licensed to practice in Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri.
Finally: O'Neill Burke declared victor in tight Cook County State's Attorney's race
After 10 days of counting ballots, ex-judge Eileen O'Neill Burke claimed victory and promised to follow through on her pledges to reverse controversial prosecutorial policies of current State's Attorney Kim Foxx. She defeated Clayton Harris III, who had the backing of Chicago Democratic Party bosses and left-wing activists
Ambit accused of allegedly rolling consumers into more expensive utility bills, after allegedly guaranteeing savings
The lawsuit accuses Ambit of breaching its contract by allegedly rolling customers from their "Guaranteed Savings Plan" to more expensive "variable plans" since 2012.
Judge pulls plug on lawsuit trying to revoke Alsip crime-free housing 'chronic public nuisance' ordinance
A federal judge has ended a lawsuit which sought to declare the village of Alsip had violated constitutional rights of tenants and landlords, and discriminated against Black and brown residents of the village, in enacting and enforcing its so-called "chronic public nuisance" ordinance.
Mayer Brown Represents Redwood Trust in $750 Million Partnership With Cpp Investments
Mayer Brown represented Redwood Trust, Inc., (Redwood) a leader in expanding access to housing for homebuyers and renters, in a $750 million strategic capital partnership with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) through subsidiaries of CPPIB Credit Investments Inc.
Northwestern Pritzker Law Team Wins Regional Student Trial Advocacy Competition, Advancing to National Championship
A team from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s Bartlit Center on Trial Advocacy has won the regional Student Trial Advocacy Competition, an annual event sponsored by the American Association of Justice.
Illinois Supreme Court: Appellate Court erred in affirming Judge Hooks' decision giving convicted cop killer a new trial
The appellate court erred in 2019 when it affirmed Cook County Judge William Hooks' decision that led to a new trial—a third one— for convicted cop killer Jackie Wilson, the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled.
Judges challenge IL Tier 2 pension reforms, say law was approved and applied unconstitutionally
If successful, the lawsuit could undo a key pension reform law, which many have credited with helping the state better balance its financially troubled pension systems. It also joins a growing list of challenges claiming lawmakers routinely approve controversial laws unconstitutionally
Kollross Wins 7th Circuit COVID Business Interruption Coverage Case for Zurich
Melinda Kollross, Clausen Miller Shareholder and Chair of the firm’s Appellate & Trial Monitoring Practice Group, successfully defended a Seventh Circuit appeal seeking business interruption coverage for COVID-19 related losses sustained by Q Excelsior Italia SRL, owner of the Westin Excelsior Rome.
Duane Morris LLP Publishes Its Consumer Fraud Class Action Review - 2024
Duane Morris LLP has released the Consumer Fraud Class Action Review – 2024, the inaugural edition of this publication.
Class action accuses Real Estate One of allegedly improperly boosting agents' commissions
The lawsuit is similar to others filed against the National Association of Realtors and other brokerages, accusing them of using anticompetitive practices to boost realtor commissions at the expense of home sellers.
Federal judge slams door, for now, on class action vs GEICO over pandemic insurance prices
Ruling holds plaintiffs lack a valid model to calculate damages
Shannon M. Harvey Named to the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago Board of Directors
Tressler attorney Shannon M. Harvey has been named to the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago (IFC) Board of Directors. Congratulations, Shannon!
Appeals panel: Differences over role of women in church won't stop ex-instructor from suing Moody, for now
A dissenting judge warned the decision to allow a female ex-instructor to sue Moody Bible Institute over her termination would inevitably lead to constitutionally impermissible questions into the religious beliefs Moody cites when running its Bible college
Employee Training Programs: Building a Culture of Confidentiality on March 27, 2024
As we navigate the ever-evolving business landscape, safeguarding trade secrets has become a critical priority for organizations seeking resilience and success.
Quinn Emanuel has been shortlisted as a finalist at the Chambers and Partners USA Awards 2024
Quinn Emanuel is proud to have been shortlisted to be named as a finalist at the Chambers and Partners USA Awards 2024 in the category “Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year.”
24 Greenberg Traurig Professionals Selected for 2024 Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards
Twenty-four professionals from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP were selected as members of Law360’s 2024 editorial advisory boards.
Randy Picker Writes About the European Commission’s Apple Fine
On March 4, the European Commission fined Apple 1.84 billion euros, finding that Apple had abused its dominant position through its control over the App Store in imposing anti-steering provisions on providers of music streaming apps.