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Appeals panel: Employers don't owe OT for 'incidental' work if workers don't record the hours
A federal appeals court tossed out a jury verdict that had ordered ATM maker NCR to pay a field tech more than $250,000 for allegedly unpaid OT performed off the clock
Class action accuses crypto platform Uphold HQ of improper scans of customers' faces
A class action lawsuit alleges that an online crypto currency platform has violated Illinois' biometrics privacy law by requiring users to submit to a facial geometry scan to verify their identity during the signup process.
Class action lawsuit accuses Kelly Group of violating IL genetics privacy law by asking workers for medical history
A class action lawsuit alleges that the Kelly Group Design and Construction has violated Illinois privacy law by requiring employees to divulge family medical history as part of the job application process
Polsinelli Grows IP Practice with New Shareholder Patrick Muffo in Chicago
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has welcomed Patrick T. Muffo as a new shareholder in the firm’s Intellectual Property Department.
Clark Hill’s Cannabis Team Racks Up Recognitions
In 2021, Clark Hill reorganized its Cannabis Industry Group under the leadership of Robert Hoban and Sander Zagzebski
BTI Ranks Fox Rothschild Among Leaders in Law Firm LinkedIn Performance
Fox Rothschild LLP has been recognized among the top performing law firms on LinkedIn by the BTI Consulting Group’s 2023 LinkedIn Performance report.
Vet medicine practice accuses marketing company Chrisad of sending unsolicited fax ads
An Illinois veterinary clinic has filed a class action lawsuit against a California telemarketing company for sending unwanted advertisements through the clinic's fax machine.
No injury, no barriers? IL Sup Ct to decide if 'no-injury' standard for big money biometrics lawsuits applies to other laws, too
Walgreens has won the chance to ask the state high court to decide if plaintiffs' lawyers can press big money class actions in Illinois state courts under a federal identity protection law, despite no harm caused by a technical violation of the law, and despite rulings across the country that they can't do so
Class action accuses Panduit of improperly forcing workers to scan fingerprints to track work hours
A class action lawsuit accuses the Panduit Corporation of violating Illinois privacy laws by using a fingerprint reader system to track employee hours.
List of weapons regulated by Protect Illinois Communities Act; Registration required by Jan. 1
The registry for Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s weapons ban opened on Oct. 1; and, unless the Constitutional challenges are successful, all newly regulated firearms must be registered by Jan. 1.
Neal Gerber Eisenberg Partner Collette Woghiren Recognized Among "40 Under Forty 2023 - Illinois Attorneys to Watch"
Neal Gerber Eisenberg is pleased to announce that Litigation partner Collette A. Woghiren has been named one of the “40 Under Forty 2023 - Illinois Attorneys to Watch” by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.
Forbes Names Shook Attorney in 30 Under 30: Chicago
Forbes has named Shook Associate Jousef Shkoukani in the 2023 edition of “30 Under 30: Chicago.” Shkoukani was recognized for his non-profit Unified Under Hope (UUH).
Benesch Adds Associate to Corporate & Securities Team in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate Monica N. Betancourt to the Corporate & Securities Practice Group in Chicago.
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week: A reminder of the urgent need for reform
Illinois facing challenges from the burdens imposed on lawsuit abuse rampant in the state, says a small business owner and reform advocate
Judge: U of I doesn't formally sell Chief Illiniwek gear, but doesn't mean anyone else can without risking lawsuit
A federal judge declared a decision by the University of Illinois to license its banned Chief logo to the College Vault allows the university to plausibly claim it hasn't "abandoned" the trademark
Class action lawsuit claims Banxa illegally scanned customers' faces on app
A class action lawsuit alleges that an online crypto currency platform violates Illinois privacy laws by requiring users to submit to a facial geometry scan to verify their identify during the signup process.
Class action accuses Frito-Lay of violations of IL biometrics law over worker fingerprint scans
A class action lawsuit alleges that the Frito-Lay company violates Illinois privacy laws by requiring employees to utilize a fingerprint reader system to sign in and out of work.
Defendant: Lawyers tested two pieces of clothing for PFAS, ignored the results and sued anyway
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - The lawyers suing a maker of children's school uniforms ignored their lack of evidence when they filed their case and must be punished.
Meet Our Graduate, Ying Chen (MSL ’19): Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Master of Science in Law
To celebrate the 10th year of the Master of Science in Law (MSL) program—where STEM, law, and business converge—Northwestern Pritzker Law is highlighting alumni of the program from each graduating class since its 2014 launch.
Reed Smith receives Pro Bono Partner of the Year honor from TLDEF
Reed Smith has been named a Pro Bono Partner of the Year by the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF), an organization that works to end discrimination based on gender identity and expression and uses public education, litigation, legal services and lobbying to achieve equality for transgender people.