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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

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BakerHostetler Adds former Federal Prosecutor Ryan Hedges as White Collar Partner in Chicago

By The Cook County Record |
Ryan Hedges has joined BakerHostetler’s Chicago office as a Partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and a member of the White Collar, Investigations and Securities Enforcement and Litigation team.

Plaintiff alleges former employer Waldom Electronics Corporation of sexual harassment

By Cook County Record |
Sarah Gadamowitz has taken legal action against Waldom Electronics Corporation over allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination during her employment as a Team Lead from November 2019 until February 2025.

Plaintiffs Allege Former Employer GI Alliance Misclassified Positions Violating Overtime Laws

By Cook County Record |
Two former employees have taken legal action against GI Alliance Management LLC over alleged violations of labor laws concerning unpaid overtime wages.

Plaintiff alleges Allied Universal Security Services of Sexual Harassment

By Cook County Record |
A former security officer has filed a lawsuit against Allied Universal Security Services citing sexual harassment and discrimination during her employment period starting February 2023.

Plaintiff alleges former employers Kelly Services Global & Motorola Solutions Inc. of racial discrimination

By Cook County Record |
Anthony Smith has taken legal action against Kelly Services Global and Motorola Solutions Inc., claiming racial discrimination during his employment as a mechanic assembler.

Plaintiff accuses deli employer of racial discrimination under Civil Rights Act

By Cook County Record |
A former deli worker has filed a lawsuit against her employer alleging racial discrimination and harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

LIVE WEB - Navigating Artificial Intelligence with an Ethical Compass on April 10, 2025

By The Cook County Record |
Learn how the ethical challenges of using artificial intelligence play out in the elder law arena with this informative seminar!

Ryan L. Nolte and Drew J. O’Donnell Promoted to Senior Counsel in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group

By The Cook County Record |
Tressler is pleased to announce that attorneys Ryan L. Nolte and Drew J. O'Donnell have been promoted to senior counsel. Ryan and Drew joined Tressler's Chicago office in 2022 and are members of our award-winning Litigation Practice Group.

Becker Participates as Panelist at ASJMC 2025 Conference

By The Cook County Record |
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partner Jeffery S. Becker recently served as a panelist at the Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication (ASJMC) 2025 Conference, held on March 20, 2025.

Maura D. White joins Romanucci & Blandin as Senior Attorney

By The Cook County Record |
Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, a national personal injury firm primarily based in Chicago, announces that Maura D. White joins the firm as a Senior Attorney.

Plaintiff Alleges Online Retailer Sapphire USA PTY Violates ADA Due to Inaccessible Website

By Cook County Record |
Morgan Cole has filed a class action lawsuit against Sapphire USA PTY for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by maintaining an inaccessible website for visually-impaired users.

Plaintiff Alleges Restaurant Chain Violated Wage Laws and Discriminated Against Pregnant Employee

By Cook County Record |
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against New Tasty Biscuit Inc., alleging wage violations and pregnancy discrimination.

Plaintiff alleges transportation company violated Family and Medical Leave Act

By Cook County Record |
Erik Diaz has taken legal action against AAA Cooper Transportation over alleged violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Plaintiff alleges major playing card company violates ADA with inaccessible website

By Cook County Record |
A visually-impaired woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against The United States Playing Card Company for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to their inaccessible website.

Plaintiff accuses major telecommunications company of racial and sexual discrimination

By Cook County Record |
A former senior business account manager has filed a lawsuit against Verizon Wireless alleging systemic race-based discrimination and sexual harassment during her employment since October 2021.

Greenberg Traurig Represents Global Net Lease in $1.1 Billion Real Estate Portfolio Sale

By The Cook County Record |
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL) in the first phase of its multitenant real estate portfolio sale to RCG Ventures, LLC.

Illinois can't force doctors to tell patients about abortion 'benefits,' judge rules

By Jonathan Bilyk |
A federal judge has struck down a portion of an Illinois state law that would have stripped certain legal protections for doctors, other medical pros who refuse to tell patients about the "benefits" of abortion. The state can force docs to refer women to abortion providers, however. The case is headed to appeal

Will Baude Writes About Group Letters

By The Cook County Record |
With various group letters going around denouncing some of the evils of the Trump administration, and sure to be more letter requests to come, I thought I would try to sketch out some thoughts about how to understand them.

Andre Battle (visually-impaired consumer) accuses Exquisite Timepieces (luxury watch retailer) of ADA violations

By Cook County Record |
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Exquisite Timepieces by Andre Battle, a visually-impaired consumer alleging that their website violates ADA requirements by being inaccessible to those with visual impairments.

Plaintiff alleges major parcel delivery company violated civil rights through workplace misconduct

By Cook County Record |
Annette Robinson has filed a lawsuit against UPS alleging sexual harassment and retaliation during her employment at the company.