Legal Roundup
The Meese Revolution: Steve Calabresi Pens Book on Former U.S. Attorney General
Steven G. Calabresi, the Clayton J. & Henry R. Barber Professor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, recently released a book titled The Meese Revolution: The Making of a Constitutional Moment (2024, Encounter Books). Co-authored by Steve Calabresi and Gary Lawson, the book delves into the influential tenure of former U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese III, who served under President Ronald Reagan.
Three Jones Day lawyers selected for Leadership Council on Legal Diversity programs
Three Jones Day lawyers have been selected for two different Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) programs. Jennifer (Jenny) Plagman, a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice in the Chicago Office, was selected as an LCLD Fellow.
Robert Musiala, Jr., Keith Murphy, Isabelle Corbett Sterling Receive 2025 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards, Plus Three Firm-Authored Articles Named Top Read
Three BakerHostetler attorneys were named 2025 recipients of the JD Supra Readers’ Choice awards for their thought leadership on key topics in 2024, and three firm-authored articles were also chosen as top read articles in the Food & Beverage, Patents and Trademark categories.
Greenberg Traurig Represents Gaming & Entertainment Management – Illinois, LLC in Business Combination with Eureka Entertainment, LLC
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Gaming & Entertainment Management – Illinois, LLC (GEM Gaming), a subsidiary of global hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North, in its business combination with Eureka Entertainment, LLC d/b/a Universal Gaming Group and the accompanying credit facility.
Bridget Fahey Writes About Congressional Authority Over Government Data
Elon Musk’s assertion of power over some of the government’s largest and most sensitive data systems isn’t merely a contravention of American statutory law, administrative norms, and individual privacy rights.
Reed Smith named a 2025 ACC Value Champion with Brookfield Property Development
Reed Smith announced that the firm and its client, Brookfield Property Development (BPD), will be honored together by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) as 2025 ACC Value Champions.
From Compliance to Corporate Strategy: M&A in the Alcohol Industry on March 20, 2025
The alcohol industry is one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the United States, and navigating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within this space requires careful consideration of various regulatory issues.
Three Benesch Attorneys Named to 2025 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellows and Pathfinders Programs
Benesch is proud to announce that Partner Yelena Katz has been selected for the 2025 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows Program, and Partner Ermias Abebe and Associate Lauryn Robinson have been chosen for the 2025 LCLD Pathfinders Program.
LIVE WEB - Strategically Managing Cross-Border Litigation Risk on March 20, 2025
In today’s digital economy, companies of all sizes are doing business globally, which necessarily entails the risk of cross-border disputes with contractual counterparts.
Mental Health Part 1: Policies, Benefit Plans, and Other Ways Employers Can Impact Employee Well-Being on March 19, 2025
Employers benefit from supporting employee mental health and well-being.
Tax Attorney Ryan Connery Joins Fox Rothschild in Chicago
Fox Rothschild welcomes Ryan Connery to the Chicago office as counsel in the Taxation and Wealth Planning Department.
Lakshmi Williams, ’92, Appointed Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Hornblower Group
Hornblower Group today announced the appointment of Lakshmi Williams as the company's new Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
Loyola University Chicago Names Malini Suchak, PhD, as Dean of School of Environmental Sustainability
Loyola University Chicago announced that Malini Suchak, PhD, has been appointed Dean of the School of Environmental Sustainability (SES) effective July 1, 2025.
The Lemont National Bank Announces Sale to NuMark Credit Union
The BFKN Financial Institutions Group served as legal counsel to The Lemont National Bank ("Lemont") in its agreement with NuMark Credit Union ("NuMark"), whereby NuMark will acquire substantially all of Lemont’s assets and liabilities in an all-cash transaction.
Shook Partners to Speak at ACI Automotive Summit
Two Shook Partners will speak at the American Conference Institute’s (ACI) 13th Annual Automotive Litigation, Regulation, and Innovation Summit, in Chicago, March 19.
Mayer Brown partner Britt Miller honored again among the “Top 50 Women Leaders in Law” by Women We Admire
Mayer Brown partner Britt Miller has been recognized as one of the “Top 50 Women Leaders in Law” for 2025 by Women We Admire.
Veteran Attorney David Navetta Joins Troutman Pepper Locke’s Privacy and Cyber Practice
David Navetta, a highly accomplished leader in privacy, information security, and technology law, has joined Troutman Pepper Locke as a partner in the firm’s esteemed Privacy and Cyber Practice Group.
UB Greensfelder Adds Commercial Contracts Practice Led by Chicago-based Partner Lauren Wolf
UB Greensfelder LLP (UBG) announces the addition of a Commercial Contracts practice, led by Partner Lauren L. Wolf.
Global Antitrust Update | Webinar Series – Spring 2025 on March 18
Our next webinar in the Global Antitrust Update series will once again delve into three key areas highly relevant for 2025 antitrust enforcement and beyond.
Presidential Clemency: Alum and Clinic Helped Secure Justice for Mother of Two
April Rice became a methamphetamine user at a young age in Galesburg, Illinois, and had many scrapes with the law, including a felony conviction for meth possession.