Legal Roundup


Nelson Mullins Celebrates Win After Illinois Supreme Court Dismisses Data Security Case

By The Cook County Record |
Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough LLP is pleased to announce a victory before the Illinois Supreme Court on behalf of Christie Clinic, a central Illinois healthcare system, following a 2021 data security incident.

25 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in Thomson Reuters 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers

By The Cook County Record |
Vedder Price is delighted to announce that 13 Shareholders have been recognized as Thomson Reuters 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers by Super Lawyers Magazine.

Mayer Brown recognized in World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 2025

By The Cook County Record |
World Trademark Review (WTR) has once again named Mayer Brown a top global Intellectual Property practice in its 2025 edition.

Leading Illinois Lobbyist Sydney Corryn Holman Returns to Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

By The Cook County Record |
Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, an affiliate of the law firm Cozen O’Connor, is pleased to announce Sydney Corryn Holman — who has served as Chicago’s deputy mayor of Intergovernmental Affairs and, prior to that, deputy director of Legislative Affairs for Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker — has returned to its highly esteemed government relations practice.

Immigration and Worksite Enforcement Considerations for Employers Under Trump 2.0 on February 11, 2025

By The Cook County Record |
The first session in our Business Immigration Series for 2025 will focus on predictions, best practices and considerations for employers related to immigration and worksite enforcement issues.

Community Health Center Data Breach Investigation

By The Cook County Record |
Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP, a preeminent national consumer rights law firm, is investigating claims on behalf of patients who have been impacted by the Community Health Center (“CHC”) data breach.

Greenberg Traurig Enhances Chicago Real Estate Practice with Addition of Daniel Elrod

By The Cook County Record |
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Real Estate capabilities with the addition of Daniel J. Elrod as a shareholder in its Chicago office. Elrod joins the firm from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.

Tom Ginsburg Writes About Trump’s Proposed Plan in Gaza

By The Cook County Record |
President Donald Trump has suggested a plan for the U.S. to take control of Gaza and relocate its Palestinian residents to nearby countries like Egypt and Jordan.

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attends the 67th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony

By The Cook County Record |
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attended the 67th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony on February 4.

World Trademark Review 1000 Ranks Six Neal Gerber Eisenberg Attorneys

By The Cook County Record |
Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce that six attorneys from the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group have been ranked in the 2025 edition of World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (WTR 1000).

Nelson Mullins Chicago Partner David Ogles Recognized in 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine

By The Cook County Record |
Nelson Mullins partner David Ogles was recently recognized in the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine in the area of Business Litigation.

Sally Schilling Joins Armstrong Teasdale as Director of Business Development

By The Cook County Record |
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Sally Schilling as Director of Business Development. Located in the firm’s Chicago office, she drives the firm's client acquisition and revenue growth initiatives, while fostering strong client relationships.

Alison Siegler Discusses Mandatory Release in ICE Arrestee Case

By The Cook County Record |
A Venezuelan migrant swept up in local immigration raids who was ordered released by a federal judge is now back in federal custody at an out-of-state immigration detention center.

Sheppard Mullin Continues Corporate Expansion In Chicago With Capital Markets Partner Alex Schwartz

By The Cook County Record |
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.

Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Kimberly Przekota As Judge in Eleventh Subcircuit of Cook County

By The Cook County Record |
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.

HSPRD Congratulates Newly Promoted Partner Margaret Truesdale

By The Cook County Record |
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.

Greenberg Traurig Advises on US$350 Million Syndicated Credit Facility for Pulso Inmobiliario’s Hotel Refinancing

By The Cook County Record |
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

By The Cook County Record |
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

By The Cook County Record |
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

By The Cook County Record |
Every president tests the limits of their authority.