Legal Roundup
Barnes & Thornburg Named to the University of Illinois College of Law Employer Honor Roll
Barnes & Thornburg has been named a recipient of the University of Illinois College of Law's 2024-2025 Employer Honor Roll Award, making it the third consecutive year the firm has been recognized.
Troutman Pepper Locke Advises Mutual Capital Group in Acquisition of ICC Holdings
Troutman Pepper Locke advised Mutual Capital Group, Inc., parent company of Mutual Capital Holdings, Inc. (MCH), in the close of its acquisition of ICC Holdings, Inc. (ICCH), parent company of Illinois Casualty Company.
LIVE WEB - Evolving Theories for Online Tracking Litigation in Illinois on March 28, 2025
Gain a better understanding of how privacy violations can occur when websites use tracking technology, as well as how federal and state law theories are shaping online tracking litigation in Illinois.
Jessup Moot Court Team Advances to International Rounds
For the first time in more than thirty years, a Law School team has qualified for the international rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, one of the largest and most competitive moot court contests in the world.
Loyola University Chicago to Confer Honorary Degrees During May, August Commencement Ceremonies
At commencement ceremonies in May and August, Loyola University Chicago will confer honorary degrees on Mary L. Smith, JD, (BS ’84) a renowned leader in law, business, and public service, and Rev. Michael J. Garanzini, S.J., PhD, president of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and president emeritus of Loyola, for their visionary leadership and longstanding commitment to the common good and service to others.
Attorney General Raoul: Former Owner of Suburban Home Repair Company Pleads Guilty, Sentenced for Theft, Forgery
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced the former owner of a suburban Chicago home repair company pleaded guilty to charges that he defrauded customers out of thousands of dollars by failing to complete agreed upon home repair projects.
Endorsement Had No Effect on Claims-made Notice Requirement
In a January decision, the 1st District Appellate Court held that an endorsement to a claims-made policy requiring notice to the insurer upon partial exhaustion of the insured’s self-insured retention, did not alter the policy’s requirements regarding notice to the insurer of a claim.
Genevieve Lakier Discusses the First Amendment and the Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil
Last year, pro-Palestinian “liberation zones” popped up all over American campuses, demanding that universities divest from Israel and advocating for an end to the war in Gaza.
Michael Rozier, S.J., Named Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives
Loyola University Chicago has appointed Rev. Michael Rozier, S.J., an expert on organizational ethics, policy, and practice, as the new Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives, effective July 7, 2025.
LIVE WEB - Hate Crime Laws in Illinois: An Overview on March 27, 2025
Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on the definition and prevalence of hate crimes, as well as recent changes to Illinois’ hate crimes statute.
Mark Radtke Honored as a Volunteer of the Year by Legal Aid Chicago
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Mark Radtke is honored by Legal Aid Chicago as a Volunteer of the Year for his contributions to its Bankruptcy Help Desk.
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.