News from 2025
Sheppard Mullin Continues Corporate Expansion In Chicago With Capital Markets Partner Alex Schwartz
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Alex Schwartz has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner in the Corporate and Securities practice group.
HSPRD Congratulates Newly Promoted Partner Margaret Truesdale
We are proud to announce that Margaret Truesdale has been promoted to Partner at HSPRD. Margaret is an exceptional attorney and a trusted adviser to our clients, known for her top-tier legal skills and dedication.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Kimberly Przekota As Judge in Eleventh Subcircuit of Cook County
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Kimberly Przekota as a judge in the Eleventh Subcircuit of the Cook County Circuit Court.
IL appeals court: Ex-Fertility Clinics finance director can't sue over firing, but not because of crimes
The court said the IL Human Rights Commission was OK to dismiss a complaint lodged by a man who claimed Fertility Clinics of Illinois illegally fired him from his post as finance director after finding out he had been indicted for financial crimes. The Commission had ruled the man was unresponsive and abandoned his case
Greenberg Traurig Advises on US$350 Million Syndicated Credit Facility for Pulso Inmobiliario’s Hotel Refinancing
Attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Mexico City served as legal advisors to Capstone Advisors, as structuring agent, Banco Nacional de México, S.A., as administrative and collateral agent, and a consortium of leading Mexican banks in connection with a syndicated credit facility worth up to US$350 million.
Deane B. Brown Celebrates 16th Year on the Top 50 Illinois Women Super Lawyers List
2025 marks HSPRD Shareholder Deane B. Brown’s sixteenth time on the Top 50 Illinois Women Super Lawyers list.
McDermott IP Focus | US Patent Law Under the New Trump Administration on February 5, 2025
McDermott is committed to providing insightful commentary on intellectual property (IP) developments from around the world to our Japanese clients.
Aziz Huq Writes About Constitutionality of Trump Funding Freeze
Every president tests the limits of their authority.
GOP with early lead in race for Wisconsin state Supreme Court, poll says
A new poll shows conservative former Wisconsin Attorney General Dan Schimel with 40% vs 35% for liberal judge Susan Crawford. The race is among the most hotly contested and anticipated races in 2025. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has invested heavily in Wisconsin state politics, including in a 2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court contest.
Greenberg Traurig Ranks Among Top Trademark Firms in WTR 1000 2025 Edition
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been nationally and regionally recognized by the World Trademark Review (WTR) in the 15th edition of the WTR 1000.
Law Clerk MariaJose De La Hoz Receives Diversity Scholarship Foundation’s 2025 Jerold S. Solovy Diversity Scholarship
Barnes & Thornburg’s MariaJose De La Hoz was recently awarded the 2025 Jerold S. Solovy Diversity Scholarship from the Diversity Scholarship Foundation.
Plaintiff Alleges Roofing Company Negligence Led to Data Breach Exposing Sensitive Information
Eric Pike has filed a class action lawsuit against Tecta America Corp., claiming negligence led to a data breach exposing sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers.
Plaintiff accuses healthcare staffing company PRN Health Services of racial discrimination
Latasha Rials has taken legal action against PRN Health Services for alleged racial discrimination during her employment as a nurse.
Automotive Finance Manager Alleges Hostile Work Environment Against Car Dealerships
Brian Gilbert has filed a lawsuit against Ultimo Motors dealerships alleging racial and religious discrimination alongside age-based harassment by management figures Sedat Gurel and Alan Amjed.
Former Police Officer Alleges Discrimination Against Hampshire Police Department
Shawna Davis has filed a lawsuit against the Hampshire Police Department alleging discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation leading to wrongful termination.
Former Employee Alleges Pizza Chain Violated Labor Laws Over Unpaid Overtime
Samir Nofal has taken legal action against VPC Orland Park Pizza LLC d/b/a Giordano’s Orland Park over alleged unpaid overtime wages and retaliatory practices following complaints about labor law violations.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Scrub LLC of sexual harassment and retaliation
Latoya Brown has filed a lawsuit against Scrub LLC alleging sexual harassment and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Plaintiff accuses Children's Hospital employer of racial discrimination
Lakenza Mandeldove has filed a lawsuit against Anne & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital alleging racial discrimination during her employment as a Medical Assistant in mid-2024.
Plaintiff alleges online retail giant violated ADA and ADEA
Vernita Everett has taken legal action against Amazon.com Services LLC for alleged violations of disability and age discrimination laws during her employment as a Warehouse Associate in Rockford, Illinois.
Former Professor Alleges Discrimination Against Northern Illinois University
Natalie Young has filed a lawsuit against Northern Illinois University alleging sex and race-based harassment along with retaliation for advocating minority students' rights within the institution.