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Judicial Inquiry Board: Appeals judge Sheldon Harris talked with other judges about nephew's case, testified falsely
The Illinois state board tasked with investigating misconduct accusations against judges has asked the Illinois Courts Commission to discipline First District Appellate Justice Sheldon A. Harris, who has announced he is retiring later this year
Greenberg Traurig Expands Chicago Real Estate Practice with Addition of Abigail M. Flanagan and Jamie L. Romick
Greenberg Traurig Expands Chicago Real Estate Practice with Addition of Abigail M. Flanagan and Jamie L. Romick.
Judge tosses home buyer's lawsuit accusing Realtors of conspiracy leading to artificially boosted broker commissions
The antitrust action on behalf of buyers leveled accusations similar to a pending lawsuit from home sellers
Judge: 'Distracting' Sephora window ads didn't cause woman to fall down stairs at Woodfield Mall
The plaintiff claimed a window display at the mall's Sephora cosmetics store caused her not to see a flight of four stairs in front of her, causing her to fall and break multiple bones
Fifth District reverses $3.14 million verdict against Union Pacific over plaintiff's counsel 'blatant disregard' of court instruction
Union Pacific Railroad was denied a fair trial in St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf's court because of plaintiff counsel's "inflammatory and improper" closing argument, the Fifth District Appellate Court ruled April 28.
Johnson to Speak to Insurance and Risk Consultants About Claims Files
Johnson to Speak to Insurance and Risk Consultants About Claims Files.
Durkin sets stage for appeal of his ruling dismissing Rabobank from poultry price fixing lawsuits
Federal judge says appeals panel should have a say in whether lender is plausible party to conspiracy allegations
Lawsuit: School districts have no legal authority to keep kids out of school over Covid exposure
Parents are asking a Cook County judge to declare Flossmoor District 161 overstepped its authority in ordering an elementary school student to stay away from school for 10 days after administrators said they believed the child had been exposed to Covid at school
Appeals panel says states can make lawyers join the bar based on 'undermined' law, but SCOTUS might say 'no'
A Chicago federal appeals court has ruled it is constitutional for Wisconsin to make lawyers belong to the state bar association, despite a lawyer's contention his dues back political causes he does not support
Gary Gassman promoted to co-vice chair of Cozen O’Connor Global Insurance Department
Chicago attorney Gary Gassman, Co-Chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Professional Liability Practice, has also been appointed to Co-Vice Chair of the firm’s Global Insurance Department.
Carl M. Johnson Re-Selected to The 2022 National Black Lawyers Association “Top 40 Under 40”
Carl M. Johnson Re-Selected to The 2022 National Black Lawyers Association “Top 40 Under 40”.
Class action accuses Cook County Sheriff of overcharging people to serve court papers
The lawsuit alleges the Cook County Sheriff's Office charges $60 to serve court papers, even though state law allegedly caps the fees they can charge at $35
Judge says Wendy's can't end homeless man's lawsuit over alleged assault by workers in Cicero
Representing himself, man alleges employees grabbed him while he was urinating to forcibly remove him from restroom after the restaurant had closed
Gov. Pritzker and Department of Defense Announce New Defense Innovation Unit in Chicago
Gov. Pritzker and Department of Defense Announce New Defense Innovation Unit in Chicago.
Embattled Dolton mayor says recall effort against her is unconstitutional
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard says her political opponents improperly placed a referendum to recall her from office on the same June 28 ballot with a referendum to create a legal mechanism by which she can be removed from office
Google to pay $100M to end biometrics class action over Photos face scans; Class members could get $200-$400
The deal would end litigation dating back to 2016. Lawyers could be in line for potentially more than $30 million
Wilentz Serves as Bond Counsel to The Board of Education of the Borough of Tenafly
Wilentz Serves as Bond Counsel to The Board of Education of the Borough of Tenafly.
Judge: Scans of photos can equal facial recognition, may be barred by IL biometrics law; Suit vs Onfido continues
Illinois man alleges Onfido didn't adequately inform about use of photographs, facial scans
Class action: 7-Eleven uses facial recognition tech on customers in stores, violates IL biometrics law
The class action lawsuit centers on 7-Eleven's alleged use of facial recognition video surveillance technology from vendor Clickit
Show Me the Money! What Pay Equity Should Mean to You on April 27, 2022
Show Me the Money! What Pay Equity Should Mean to You on April 27, 2022.