News from March 2025
Plaintiff alleges Chicago Housing Authority violated ADA by revoking housing voucher
Linae M. Nesbitt has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Housing Authority alleging violations of disability rights after losing her housing voucher without adequate notice or chance to appeal due to insufficient communication methods considering...
Eight Sleep accused of violating ADA over inaccessible website
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against Eight Sleep Inc., alleging that its website violates the Americans with Disabilities Act due to accessibility barriers for blind users.
BFKN Announces New Director of Attorney Development
BFKN is pleased to announce Helena Maria Gonzalez as the firm’s new Director of Attorney Development.
Legal 500 Names Three Thompson Coburn Attorneys to Chicago Elite Rankings
Thompson Coburn Chicago attorneys Rob Lang, Tina Bird, and David Kaufman were ranked in the Legal 500 Chicago Elite, a prestigious ranking of the city’s top legal professionals.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Johnson’s Lighthouse BP Engaged in Sexual Harassment
Patricia Adams has filed a lawsuit against Johnson’s Lighthouse BP alleging sexual harassment and discrimination during her employment as a cashier.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Arab American Family Services Violated Pregnancy and Disability Rights
A former employee has taken legal action against Arab American Family Services for alleged discrimination based on pregnancy and disability status.
Plaintiff alleges tech retailer Sariana failed ADA compliance over inaccessible website
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class-action lawsuit against Sariana, LLC in Illinois federal court over allegations that its website is inaccessible under ADA standards.
Plaintiff accuses former co-worker of fraudulent misrepresentation over vehicle sales
In a gripping tale of alleged deceit involving vehicle sales gone awry, Amy Gropp has filed a lawsuit against William Walter Quinlan in Illinois federal court on February 27th.
Plaintiff accuses snack giant Mondelez International of deceptive 'Climate Neutral' claims
Cynthia Salguero has filed a class action lawsuit against Mondelez International in Illinois federal court, accusing them of falsely marketing their Clif Kid products as 'climate neutral.'
Cook County Public Defender poised to win OK to represent illegal immigrants in deportation cases beyond Chicago
The Cook County Public Defender's Office has represented 150+ immigrants facing deportation in Chicago Immigration Court since 2022. IL lawmakers are poised to allow the office to expand that mission to immigration courts elsewhere. Critics worry the program will only balloon from here, conflict with feds under Trump
NGE COO Sonia Menon Appointed Chair of the ASP of Chicago Board
Neal Gerber Eisenberg is proud to announce that Chief Operating Officer Sonia Menon has been appointed Chair of the All Stars Project (ASP) of Chicago Board. A dedicated advocate for youth empowerment and community involvement.
Lawdragon Recognizes 15 Kirkland Attorneys in its 2025 List of the 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers
Lawdragon named 15 Kirkland lawyers to its 2025 list of the “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers,” which recognizes those “at the heart” of the entertainment, sports and media landscape.
Aziz Huq Writes About Tariffs
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese imports rest on shaky legal ground.
Evan Knott admitted to American College of Coverage Counsel
Evan Knott, a Chicago-based Reed Smith partner focusing on insurance recovery, has become a fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC).
Litigation Group Expands With Addition of New Associate
BFKN is pleased to announce the addition of Clare E. Fogarty to the Litigation Group.
Trade Secrets: Recent Changes in Restrictive Covenants and Non-Disclosure Agreements among 50 States on March 12, 2025
James A. Gale will present "Trade Secrets: Recent Changes in Restrictive Covenants and Non-Disclosure Agreements among 50 States" at the World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) Summit in Chicago, Illinois.
Illinois Emerging Privacy Litigation - What 2025 Has in Store on March 12, 2025
Join us for an informative program that offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of privacy law in Illinois.
Steris Isomedix reaches $48M deal to end Lake County EtO lawsuits
The settlement has not yet been approved. However, Steris said the deal would resolve the majority of 275 lawsuits accusing the company over alleged cancer-causing ethylene oxide emissions from a medical device sterilization plant in Waukegan
Wilson Elser Recognized in Top 30 in the 2024 Leopard Law Firm Index
Wilson Elser is among the law firms recognized in the 2024 Leopard Law Firm Index (LLFI), a list of top-performing law firms in an innovative real-time ranking system developed by Leopard Solutions.
Federal Court Walk-Through on March 11, 2025
The CBA Young Lawyers Section invites you to learn the ins and outs of practice in Federal Court at our bi-annual Walk-Through.