Legal Roundup
Investing in Clinical Trial Site Management Organizations, Cros and Research Technology Vendors: Key Regulatory and Diligence Considerations on April 17, 2024
The pharma services space is abuzz with activity as funding rebounds, R&D activity grows and technology accelerates innovation.
Championing Equality: The Battle for Transgender Rights in Prison
Hughes Socol Pier Resnick & Dym along with co-counsel Melinda Power from West Town Law Office, is proud to represent Hannah Finnegan, a 35-year-old transgender woman from Central Illinois.
Vedder Price Represents Crestone Air Partners in Significant Aircraft Portfolio Acquisition
Vedder Price is pleased to announce it represented Crestone Air Partners, a full-service aviation asset management platform, in the acquisition of 11 Boeing 757-300 aircraft.
Clinic Helps Secure US Supreme Court Win for Client Claiming Wrongful Placement on No Fly List
The Law School’s Jenner & Block Supreme Court and Appellate Clinic, working alongside Jenner & Block attorneys and lawyers from the CAIR Legal Defense Fund, helped secure a legal victory before the US Supreme Court for an American citizen who alleged that he had been unconstitutionally put on the No Fly List and stranded overseas for four years.
Global leaders discuss "Time for Action: Rising Hate Crimes & Antisemitism" at Illinois Holocaust Museum
The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (IHMEC) held a third program as part of its Jones Day Foundation Community Series, a special series of educational events focused on confronting antisemitism and hatred in all its forms.
What is Your Malfunction? Exploring Circumstantial Theories of Liability, Res Ipsa Loquitur, and Malfunctions on April 11, 2024
Jonathan Levy and Matthew F. Policastro will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled, "What is Your Malfunction? Exploring Circumstantial Theories of Liability, Res Ipsa Loquitur, and Malfunctions.
3 New Cook County Associate Judges Named
The names of three new associate judges, selected in a vote of Cook County Circuit Court judges, were announced today by Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Will County Woman Over Fraudulent Facebook Marketplace Purchases
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that his office charged a suburban Will County woman for allegedly purchasing three vehicles via Facebook Marketplace using fake identification and fraudulent checks.
IADC Corporate Counsel Training Academy: Work-Life Boundaries—Defining Your Well-Being on April 10, 2024
J.T. Wilson III, Member of the Firm, moderates a panel discussion, “Work-Life Boundaries: Defining Your Well-Being,” at the 2024 International Association of Defense Counsel’s Corporate Counsel Training Academy.
LACCA recognizes Reed Smith as a top law firm for Latin America's biggest companies
International law firm Reed Smith is featured in the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA)’s list of top law firms that represent Latin America's biggest companies.
Vedder Price Promotes Five to Shareholder
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that five attorneys were promoted to Shareholder/Partner in the firm, effective April 1, 2024.
Northwestern Pritzker Law Named #1 Go-To Law School: Big Law
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law has been ranked number one in Law.com’s Go-To Law Schools: Big Law report for 2024.
Felton T. Newell, ’98, Joins Newell Law Group Partnership as Co-Managing Partner
Newell Law Group is thrilled to announce that veteran litigator, Felton T. Newell, has joined the firm's partnership as co-managing partner and chair of the firm's Litigation practice.
Fox Rothschild Announces 2024 Leadership Transitions
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce it has appointed new leadership to several of its offices and practice groups, effective April 1.
Lightning-Induced CSST Fire Claims & Litigation on April 10, 2024
Anthony J. Morrone will present “Lightning-Induced CSST Fire Claims & Litigation” at the IAAI’s 75th Anniversary International Training Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Duane Morris LLP Publishes Its Product Liability and Mass Torts Class Action Review - 2024
Duane Morris LLP has released the Duane Morris Product Liability and Mass Torts Class Action Review – 2024, the inaugural edition of this publication.
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Partner Rob L. Kohen Gets Married!
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to Partner Rob L. Kohen, who married Nadya Modlin on March 23, 2024.
Clifford Law Offices Files Lawsuit Against NASCAR and Chicago Park District for Worker’s Death During 2023 Chicago Street Races
Clifford Law Offices filed a lawsuit against NASCAR, various construction companies involved in the 2023 Chicago street races, as well as the Chicago Park District on behalf of an electrician who was killed during construction of the 2023 summer event.
David Kaufman Discusses Truth Social Trading Debut with NY Post
The New York Post quoted Thompson Coburn partner David Kaufman in its coverage of the debut of Truth Social’s parent company in public trading.
Kayla Siam Receives DEI Award from Governors State University
Thompson Coburn associate Kayla Siam received recognition as a “Woman who Advocates for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion” at a Women’s History Month Tea hosted by Governors State University.