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Judge ends ex-Palatine HS teacher's suit vs activist she claims got her fired over anti-BLM statements
A Cook County judge said Township High School District 211 fired the teacher for "her own conduct," so she can't sue the activist and current D211 board member she says targeted her for posting comments on Facebook critical of anti-racism protests in 2020
Workers' comp law blocks mother's try to sue Arby's restaurant owner over son's on-the-job murder
A state appeals court said the mother didn't present enough evidence to back her claims the incident in which a co-worker stabbed her son to death while working the drive thru late night shift was not work related
The Meat & Potatoes of Importing/Exporting Agricultural Products on August 10, 2023
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BFKN Partners Named in the 2023 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under List
BFKN proudly announces that six partners have been named to the 2023 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under List. As a testament to their exceptional skills and dedication, several attorneys have earned this prestigious recognition for the sixth consecutive year, showcasing their outstanding contributions in the legal landscape across the U.S. and Canada.
IL Supreme Court denies BIPA rehearing; Overstreet dissents, calling 'excessive' liability an 'absurd result' of the law
EAST ST. LOUIS – North Carolina software provider Center Edge settled a biometric privacy suit for an amount beyond its insurance coverage in anticipation of a Supreme Court decision that has made the position of biometric defendants even worse, and the Illinois Supreme Court denied a rehearing on the issue.
Appeals panel nixes class action vs state of IL over ignored unemployment applications in 2020
Workers say the Illinois Department of Employment Security didn't respond to their claims as required by law, allegedly to pad the agency's assertions that it wasn't overwhelemed at the onset of the shutdowns ordered by Gov. JB Pritzker. Judges said their claims belong as individual state court actions
Healthcare M&a and New Ftc and Doj Merger Guidelines: What’s Next for Your Transactions? on August 9, 2023
The FTC and DOJ’s proposed revised merger guidelines signal the Biden administration’s continued aggressive antitrust enforcement stance even as healthcare industry participants continue to seek to overcome the effects of inflation, a difficult capital market cycle and overall challenging operating environment.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s new assault on free speech
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he believes the state has the power to "prosecute people" for speech about abortion, if the state of Illinois determines that otherwise constitutionally-protected speech is "deceptive."
UPS Store can face class action for allegedly overcharging customers for notary services
A state appeals panel revived claims UPS Store conspired with its franchisees to sidestep $1 limit set by state law for notary fee
Appeals panel says Champaign hospital entitled to property tax exemptions, refund
The Carle Foundation has stood at the center of a years-long court battle over whether hospital tax exemptions were constitutional.
Reed Smith represents Prairie Capital on sale of Right at School
Global law firm Reed Smith has advised Prairie Capital, a Chicago-based middle market private equity firm, on the sale of Right at School, a Prairie Capital VI portfolio company to a larger private equity fund.
'Stupid and unconstitutional:' Raoul blocked by federal judge from enforcing IL abortion 'misinformation' law
A Rockford federal judge granted a preliminary injunction sought by pro-life groups and so-called crisis pregnancy centers, who said Illinois, under Gov. JB Pritkzer and Attorney General Kwame Raoul, was attempting to use the new law to silence abortion opponents unconstitutionally
Wisconsin governor can't win sanctions from attorneys working for Trump to overturn 2020 results
Appeals panel said request to punish lawyers was filed too late, after parties dropped their claims
Hay Presents Top 10 Tips for Preventing and Handling Dental Malpractice Claims
On August 4, Linda Hay will speak to dentists in Georgia about best practices to prevent malpractice claims.
Cook County worker says Clerk Yarbrough pressed him to buy derelict properties, allegedly sticking him with big bills
Allegations include attempts to have circuit clerk's office terminate man's employment
Audit finds $5.24 billion in Illinois unemployment fraud during Covid pandemic
SPRINGFIELD – Identity thieves walked off with $2.8 billion in unemployment insurance and lockdown relief in 18 months, according to state auditor Frank Mautino.
Three Littler Attorneys Elected as College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Fellows
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is proud to announce that shareholders Janell Ahnert (Birmingham), Jeff Nowak (Chicago) and Michael Royal (Dallas) have been elected as fellows in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers’ (CLEL) 2023 class.
Appeals panel says some workers might be entitled to ADA accomodations based on commute
Seventh Circuit panel said it wouldn't adopt 'bright-line rule' for similar questions
Cozen O’Connor Attorney Jim Argionis appointed to Dean’s Advisory Council at Loyola University Chicago
Jim Argionis, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Commercial Litigation practice, has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the Dean’s Advisory Council (DAC) at Loyola University Chicago’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Time Well Spent: 10 Years of Wage & Hour Wisdom and What’s on the Way on August 2, 2023
A lot has happened in the 10 years since our national Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group wrote ALM’s authoritative Wage & Hour Collective and Class Litigation treatise.