News from 2024
Four New Members Appointed to Northwestern Pritzker Law Board
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Law Board members.
Judge closes door on legal aid group's suit vs landlord over 'No Evictions' policy
Legal Aid Chicago accused Hunter Properties of allegedly violating federal and state housing anti-discrimination laws by allegedly refusing to rent apartments to people who had been subject to eviction proceedings. A federal judge said the group can't show it was actually harmed by the policy
Attorney General Raoul Files Brief Supporting Federal Regulations to Curb Gun Trafficking
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 22 attorneys general in support of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives’ (ATF) rule that helps prevent illegal gun trafficking by expanding the category of firearm dealers who are required to obtain a license and perform background checks on potential buyers.
Pipe maker J-M says big asbestos firm Simmons Hanly shouldn't escape lawsuit fraud claims
J-M Manufacturing is pushing back against efforts by prominent asbestos law firm Simmons Hanly Conroy to end J-M's lawsuit accusing Simmons of a racket of "sham" asbestos lawsuits. The Simmons firm claims such racketeering claims aren't allowed against law firms over such litigation activities
Benesch Client Smartmatic Reaches Settlement With Newsmax
Benesch is pleased to announce that its client, technology company Smartmatic, has reached an undisclosed settlement in its high-profile defamation suit against Newsmax over the media company’s false claims that Smartmatic’s voting machines were part of a conspiracy to rig the election.
Judge: Speedway will need settlement or trial to end class action over worker fingerprint scans
A federal judge rejected attempts by Speedway to avoid paying out millions of dollars or more to as many as 7,200 workers at its Illinois stores for allegedly wrongly requiring them to scan their fingerprints when punching the clock at work, as part of a class action under Illinois' biometrics privacy law
Mayer Brown Named "European Law Firm of the Year" by Globalcapital
Mayer Brown has been named “European Law Firm of the Year (Overall)” at GlobalCapital 2024 Global Derivatives Awards: Europe & Asia.
Genevieve Lakier Writes About Title VI and the First Amendment
The anti-war protests that engulfed campuses around the country over the last academic year have made crystal clear the powerful role that universities play as regulators of political speech—and the corresponding importance of Title VI as a law that regulates speech.
Careers in International Law on October 3, 2024
Fashion and Luxury Goods attorney Danielle Garno will join a panel hosted by the International Law Society at the University of Miami School of Law about various careers in international law.
Lawsuit against Gotion not done yet, plaintiffs say, after judge calls first version 'unanswerable'
A Kankakee County judge said a group of Manteno residents trying to pull the plug on a huge lithium battery plant whose owners have ties to the Chinese Communist Party and which is backed by Gov. Pritzker have more work to do to back their claims officials rammed through an illegal project
McGuireWoods Joins Bank of America in Sept. 11 Legal Clinics for First Responders and Veterans
McGuireWoods lawyers and business professionals took part in a nationwide initiative led by longtime client Bank of America to support first responders and military veterans and honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.
Tenant Sues Property Management Company Over Hidden Fees
A new class-action lawsuit accuses a major property management company of inflating rental costs through hidden fees for basic services like pest control and trash removal. Filed by Stephany Williams in Illinois federal court on behalf of affected tenants, the suit seeks damages and an end to these deceptive practices.
Father Sues Charter School Principal for Interference with Parental Rights
Raul Vasquez has filed a lawsuit against CICS Bucktown principal Kory T. Kliebert alleging interference with his parental rights through fraudulent enrollment practices and retaliatory actions aimed at manipulating custody determinations in favor of his soon-to-be ex-wife. The case was filed in the Northern District of Illinois on September 16th.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Housing Association
Beatrice Aponte has filed a lawsuit against The Oak Brook Club Association alleging racial discrimination and harassment during her employment as an administrative assistant. The suit details multiple incidents involving derogatory remarks about her race and national origin as well as retaliation for speaking out against such behavior.
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against New Choice Intervention
Brianna Jackson has filed a lawsuit against New Choice Intervention Inc., alleging multiple violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint includes accusations of discrimination based on disability, failure to accommodate said disability, harassment related to disability status, and retaliatory actions following requests for reasonable accommodations.
Truck Driver Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Logistics Companies
A truck driver has filed a lawsuit against two logistics companies alleging disability discrimination after being terminated due to his hearing aid. The suit claims violations under the ADA including failure to accommodate and retaliation.
Former Truck Driver Sues Roadpulse Logistics Over Wage Violations
Tyrus Pierce has filed a class-action lawsuit against Roadpulse Logistics LLC alleging wage violations due to misclassification as an independent contractor instead of an employee. The suit seeks unpaid wages among other damages for affected drivers.
Plaintiff alleges racial discrimination and retaliation by employer
Irma Rosas has filed a lawsuit against Planta River North LLC alleging racial discrimination and retaliation following an incident involving racially insensitive remarks made by a coworker. The suit details subsequent reductions in work hours and undesirable job reassignments which led to her constructive termination.
Former Executive Sues Prominent Wine Company Over Alleged Age Discrimination
Michael Stein has filed a lawsuit against Terlato Wine Group Ltd., alleging wrongful termination due to age discrimination among other claims after more than a decade-long career marked by significant achievements within the company.
Patient Alleges Major Healthcare Provider Failed to Protect Sensitive Data
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Illinois Bone and Joint Institute (IBJI) by Alexandra Phelps in response to a significant data breach affecting nearly 183,000 patients' sensitive personal information. The suit claims that IBJI failed to implement adequate cybersecurity measures leading to unauthorized access by hackers who remained undetected for over a month.