Legal Roundup
Danekas, Acuna and Slovis Obtain Defense Verdict In High-Stakes Medical Malpractice Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Steven E. Danekas, Jessica Levitt Acuna and Ryan M. Slovis secured a defense verdict on behalf of their clients, two cardiologists, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
Tressler Wins in Appellate Court on Behalf of the Board of Elections for the City of Chicago
Tressler LLP represented the Board of Elections for the City of Chicago in a complaint that challenged the inclusion of an advisory referendum initiated by the City Council on the March 19, 2024 primary ballot.
Ruthanne Hammett Named as Leading Woman in Secured Finance
Thompson Coburn partner Ruthanne Hammett was profiled in The Secured Lender’s Women in Secured Finance issue, which features leading finance lawyers worldwide who carved their paths with determination, resilience, and unwavering vision.
Attorney General Raoul Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Ftc to Strengthen Online Safety, Privacy Protections for Minors
Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a bipartisan coalition of 43 attorneys general calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to update and strengthen the rules technology companies must follow under the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Live From the Primary States: What Organizations Needs to Know to Survive the 2024 Elections on March 19, 2024
The presidential election, control of Congress and important state elections are occurring in an extraordinary political climate in 2024.
Attorney General Raoul Releases Preliminary Report on Illinois Law Enforcement Compliance With Way Forward Act
Attorney General Kwame Raoul released preliminary statistics detailing compliance by Illinois law enforcement agencies with the first year of reporting requirements contained in the Way Forward Act.
Law Courses Recognized for Innovation
A course at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, AI and Legal Reasoning, garnered a finalist spot in the Bloomberg Law School Innovation Program for 2023 — 2024.
Raising the Bar: Two JD-MBA Students’ Path from Classroom to Startup
Kimberley Charles (JD-MBA ’24) and Kiyan Savar (JD-MBA ’24), students in the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and the Kellogg School of Management’s JD-MBA Program, will have something special to toast with when they graduate this spring: an early batch of Cane Cutter’s rum, results of the startup the pair launched while students in the program.
Q&A: Professor Geoffrey Stone Discusses His New Book on Reproductive Rights
Geoffrey R. Stone, ’71, along with longtime collaborator Lee C. Bollinger, coedited a recently released book on reproductive rights titled, Roe v. Dobbs: The Past, Present, and Future of a Constitutional Right to Abortion.
Greenberg Traurig Prevails for Albertsons in Alaska Superior Court Opioid Litigation
A team of Greenberg Traurig, LLP Products Liability & Mass Torts Practice attorneys led by Practice Chair and Chicago office Shareholder Francis A. Citera secured victory for Albertsons in the Alaska Superior Court in State of Alaska v. Walgreen Co., et al., 3AN-22-06675 CI.
How to Prepare for New State Health Privacy Laws on March 12, 2024
New state privacy laws regulating health data impose significant obligations and heightened risks. In addition to existing laws in California, Colorado and other states, Washington State’s My Health My Data Act and Nevada’s Consumer Health Data Privacy Law take effect in March 2024 and will require new or updated privacy notices, enhanced consent and many other compliance steps.
Polsinelli Grows in Chicago with Real Estate Finance Shareholder John Chamberlin
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has welcomed John A. Chamberlin as a shareholder in the Real Estate Finance Practice Group.
Speaker, "Significant Developments in Asbestos Employer Liability Cases," Perrin Conferences on March 12, 2024
James O'Shea will present, "Significant Developments in Asbestos Employer Liability Cases," at the Perrin Conferences, Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Miami Beach, FL.
Shook Partner Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
Shook Partner Hildy Sastre has been admitted to the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL). Sastre, who co-leads Shook's Product Liability Litigation Practice, is recognized for her success as an accomplished trial lawyer.
Troutman Pepper Announces 2023 Industry League Table Rankings
Troutman Pepper continues to perform well in the industry league tables, reflecting the total volume and value of private equity, M&A, and venture capital deals closed in 2023.
Women in Fund Finance Award 2024
The Fund Finance Association (FFA) named Kirkland & Ellis partner Jocelyn Hirsch as its “Dee Dee Sklar Women in Fund Finance Award” recipient for 2024.
Aziz Huq Writes About Mitch McConnell’s Legacy
Mitch McConnell changed Washington forever — whether for better or worse is up for debate.
Locke Lord Partners Randy Hack and Brad Weber Quoted by The National Law Journal on FTC’s Lawsuit to Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Co-Chairs of Locke Lord’s Antitrust Practice Group Randy Hack and Brad Weber were quoted by the National Law Journal on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit to block the proposed supermarket merger of Kroger and Albertsons.
Michael Parks Speaks on Key AI Trends for 2024
Thompson Coburn partner Michael Parks was a featured panelist at the Chicago Innovation event AI+IQ.
Wahl Moderates Women in Music Event at Senn High School
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partner Michelle M. Wahl moderated a panel of women in the music business for Senn High School, hosted by the Women in Music Chicago Chapter.