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Appeals court turns down bid for injunction vs IL 'assault weapons' ban while appeal of Chicago judge's ruling continues
The U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals didn't explain its decision. But the order leaves in place, for now, a Chicago federal judge's ruling that the Second Amendment doesn't apply to particularly "dangerous" weapons, like the semiautomatic firearms banned by the new Illinois law
Coles County jurors award $40 million to disabled teen in birth injury case
A Coles County jury awarded Kiera Campbell, 19, and her parents, Todd and Jaime Campbell, $40 million as compensation for the severely disabling injuries she suffered as a result of delayed delivery during childbirth.
Appeals panel: IL Commerce Commission properly OK'd Kanakee County nat gas lines to serve poor Black rural township
Appellate judges shut off attempts by environmental and social justice activists to block the extension of natural gas lines into Pembroke Township. The judge said they wouldn't undo a 2021 state law that enjoyed strong public support for the Nicor project
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announces Attorney General Raoul Announces $462 Million Settlement With E-cigarette Manufacturer Juul Labs
Attorney General Kwame Raoul , along with six other attorneys general, announced a $462 million settlement with Juul Labs Inc. (Juul), one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of e-cigarettes.
Class action accuses Kohn firm of allegedly failing to disclose interest added to unpaid debts
The lawsuit asserts the Kohn Law Firm sent letters to debtors that failed to include "safe harbor" language, informing debtors that they likely will owe more than the amount of unpaid debt allegedly listed on the letters
Judge: Sysco can't stuff its fight with lawsuit-funder Burford into larger court fight over chicken prices
Food distributor Sysco is hoping to reach settlements with chicken producers over alleged price-fixing. Big lawsuit lender Burford Capital, however, wants to block Sysco from settling, saying those settlements won't generate a big enough return
Cozen O’Connor attorney Argionis reappointed chairman of the Illinois Department of Employment Security Advisory Board
Cozen O’Connor attorney Jim Argionis, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice in Chicago, has been reappointed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker as Chairman of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) Advisory Board.
Holland & Knight announces Holland & Knight Adds Partner Romeo Quinto to Chicago Litigation Practice
Holland & Knight has bolstered its national Litigation Section with the addition of accomplished litigator Romeo Quinto as a partner in Chicago.
Two new Dem IL Supreme Court justices refuse to step aside on hearing 'assault weapons' ban case
Justices Elizabeth Rochford and Mary K. O'Brien said plaintiffs can't prove they are biased in favor of the state gun ban, just because they each received $1 million in campaign donations from Gov. JB Pritzker and strong endorsements from gun control organizations in the 2022 elections
Battle over IL gun ban expanding, setting stage for big showdown to come before Chicago fed appeals court
Lawyers for gun makers' trade group, the National Sports Shooting Foundation, and others have filed briefs seeking to undo a Chicago federal judge's order largely upholding the Illinois "assault weapons" ban, saying the reasoning doesn't hold up under the U.S. Supreme Court's recent rulings
Thompson Coburn LLP announces Kayla Siam selected as 2023 College of Business Alumni Hall of Achievement Inductee
Governors State University recently selected Thompson Coburn Associate Kayla Siam for induction into the College of Business Alumni Hall of Achievement.
Appeals panel pulls plug on tuition refund class action vs Bradley University over Covid closures
A student claims the Peoria school owed refunds for shutting down in-person classes and activities in the spring of 2020. A federal judge improperly certified the student's class action, the appeals court says
McGlynn hears arguments in federal court over injunctive relief from gun ban
EAST ST. LOUIS – During an April 12 hearing in federal court over a request for injunctive relief from Gov. J.B. Pritzker's gun ban, assistant attorney general Christopher Wells told U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn that Illinois citizens can just defend themselves with handguns instead of semiautomatic rifles.
Attorneys announce $35M settlement with Northshore in lawsuit over baby injuries amid botched c-section
Cook County family said controversy-plagued ex-doctor's surgical choices responsible for their daughter's cerebral palsy
Wheeling woman, Northbrook lawyer file more class actions seeking big paydays from online beauty retailers over face scans
Plaintiff Jennifer Conidi and her attorneys from the firm of Todd M. Friedman have brought two more class action lawsuits under Illinois' biometrics privacy law against beauty products sellers Luxy Hair and Grande Cosmetics over their online "virtual try-on" tools
Thompson Coburn LLP announces Diona Rogers named 2023 Secured Finance Network 40 Under 40 Award winner
Thompson Coburn is thrilled to announce that Chicago partner Diona Rogers has been named a winner of the 2023 SFNet 40 Under 40 Awards.
Appeals panel: Rivers Casino server can sue employer for not doing enough to protect her from customer harassment
A Cook County judge granted summary judgment, said casino did enough to curb sexual harassment from customers who allegedly propositioned, hugged, kissed and pinched her while she was working on the gaming floor
KCIC report: Madison, St. Clair Counties see most asbestos filings for 2022; Cook County ranked #7
Madison and St. Clair County again saw the most asbestos case filings for 2022, according to an annual report by Washington D.C.-based technology and management consulting firm KCIC.
Sun Belle fruits, Lakeshore Recycling, other employers added to the ever-growing ranks of businesses targeted under Illinois' biometrics law
The lawsuits continue to seek huge payouts from employers over allegedly improper employee fingerprint and other biometric scans
Reed Smith LLP hosts The ERISA fiduciary exception: a trap for the unwary on April 12, 2023
Managed care companies are often found to serve as “functional fiduciaries” subject to fiduciary requirements under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), even if they are not named plan fiduciaries.