News from 2025
'The Lick:' Archdiocese sues gang member 'fraudsters' accused of filing fake clergy sex abuse suits to land 'free money'
The Chicago Roman Catholic Archdiocese says it has become the victim of a racketeering enterprise run by members of Chicago street gangs, who they say have partnered with trial lawyers to use fake sex abuse claims to extort 'for sure money' settlements as part of a 'lick,' or scam, vs the church
Crain’s Chicago Business Names Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Misha Tseytlin Among 2025 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys
Misha Tseytlin, leader of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Appellate and Supreme Court Practice, has been named among Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2025 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys.
UB Greensfelder IP Chair Kara Cenar Selected to Crain’s Chicago Business 2025 List of Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to announce that Intellectual Property Chair Kara E.F. Cenar has been selected by Crain’s Chicago Business on its list of the 2025 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys.
DLA Piper partners Jon King and Jeff Torosian named to Crain’s Chicago Business’s 2025 Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys list
DLA Piper is pleased to announce that Jon King and Jeff Torosian have been named to Crain’s Chicago Business’s 2025 list of Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys, which highlights the attorneys who are “shaping Chicago's legal landscape.”
Reed Smith advises Epika Fleet Services, a portfolio company of Trivest Partners, on majority-stake sale to Ares Capital
Global law firm Reed Smith has successfully advised Epika Fleet Services, Inc., a portfolio company of Trivest Partners and a leading provider of mobile-focused preventative maintenance and repair services for commercial trucking fleets, in the sale of a majority stake to an Ares private equity fund.
Brad Graveline Named Among Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2025 List of Notable Litigator & Trial Attorneys
Intellectual Property Partner and Cannabis Team Co-Leader Brad Graveline was named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2025 list of Notable Litigator & Trial Attorneys.
Two Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Faculty Members Appointed to Endowed Professorships
On April 21, 2025, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law hosted an installation ceremony celebrating two faculty members’ scholarly accomplishments and their recent appointments to endowed professorships: Ajay K. Mehrotra as Stanford Clinton Sr. and Zylpha Kilbride Clinton Research Professor of Law and David L. Schwartz as William G. & Virginia K. Karnes Research Professor of Law.
Judge: Chicago cops don't have constitutional right to fair, unbiased investigations when accused of misconduct
A federal judge has tossed, for now, a lawsuit from eight Chicago Police officers and their union, which accused the city and its Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) of conducting flawed investigations tainted by anti-cop bias, resulting in possible suspensions from duty
Jones Day's Bethany Biesenthal named to "Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys" list for 2025 by Crain's Chicago Business
Crain's Chicago Business has named Bethany Biesenthal, a partner in the Firm's Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice, among the publication's "Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys" for 2025.
Cozen O’Connor Attorney Christopher Hennessy Named Among Crain’s Chicago Business “Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys”
Cozen O’Connor attorney Christopher S. Hennessy, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been named to the 2025 list of Crain’s Chicago Business “Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys.”
Crain’s Chicago Business selects Jennifer Yule DePriest as one of its Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys
Reed Smith announced that Jennifer Yule DePriest, the firm’s office managing partner in Chicago, has been named to the 2025 Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys list by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Greenberg Traurig Adds 2 Prominent Gaming Attorneys in Chicago and D.C.
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Gaming Practice with the addition of Ali Bartlett and Rajat R. Shah as shareholders. Bartlett will be based in Chicago, arriving from Bose McKinney & Evans LLP.
LIVE WEB - Understanding ABLE: The Achieving a Better Life Experience Program on May 1
Gain a better understanding of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Accounts Program – including who is eligible, who can open an IL ABLE account, the investment options available with this program, the tax benefits for Illinois taxpayers contributing to an IL ABLE account, and more!
2 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2025 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys List
Rita M. Powers and Gretchen N. Miller, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Chicago office, were named 2025 Notable Litigator and Trial Attorneys by Crain’s Chicago Business.
David Allen Joins Tressler's Insurance Services Practice Group
Tressler is pleased to welcome David S. Allen as senior counsel in Tressler's Insurance Services Practice Group in our Chicago, IL office.
Family Business Through a Legal Lens on April 29, 2025
Join the Loyola Family Business Center at Katten's downtown Chicago office on April 29 for our 3rd annual Family Business Through the Legal Lens event!
Law School Mourns the Passing of Nathaniel Grey, ’57
Nathaniel I. Grey, ’57 died on April 21 at the age of 91. A devoted alumnus, Grey's life and career were marked by an unwavering commitment to public service, mentorship, and the transformative power of legal discovery.
Judge: Mercedes can't sue Chicago for empowering city workers to complicate car impound reclaim process
A federal judge said Mercedes Benz had no constitutional claims against the city of Chicago for allegedly giving city workers too much power to complicate the process vehicle owners and lienholders must navigate to recover vehicles impounded for unpaid parking tickets before the vehicle is "disposed of"
Aziz Huq Named to Project Syndicate’s Forward Thinker List
Professor Aziz Z. Huq was named to Project Syndicate’s list of Forward Thinkers, recognizing emerging intellectual innovators.
Former Employee Alleges PepsiCo Violated Labor Laws Over Unpaid COVID-19 Screenings
Randy Johnson has filed a class-action lawsuit against PepsiCo in an Illinois federal court alleging unpaid wages due to mandatory COVID-19 screenings conducted off-the-clock.