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Illinois state officials move to dismiss amended gun ban challenge, relying on prior Seventh Circuit ruling
The state defendants accused of violating the rights of law-abiding gun owners in Illinois seek to dismiss the new due process claims raised in the amended complaint filed by gun advocates, which allege citizens did not receive proper notice of the vague “assault weapons” ban rules.
Black man jailed for eight years sues towns, cops for false charges in Sauk Village shooting
A Black man who was cleared of murder charges in a shooting in Sauk Village has sued a host of communities in south suburban Cook County, claiming they all conspired to falsely charge him with the crime, even though he did not match the description of the shooter.
Illinois Supreme Court agrees uninsured motorist policies cover bicyclists hit by cars
Unanimous opinion holds the language in a policy issued by Direct Auto violated the requirements in Illinois' insurance laws
Amundsen Davis Welcomes Francine Bailey Hall to Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration Service Group
Our firm is happy to welcome Francine Bailey Hall to our Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration Service Group in our Chicago office.
Industry Coverage: David Kaufman Discusses Shein IPO
Thompson Coburn partner David Kaufman was featured in recent media interviews including Bloomberg, Fortune, Barron's and Glossy on Shein’s US IPO filing.
Airline passengers sue TAP Air Portugal for alleged violations of IL biometric privacy law
Illinois residents have filed a class action lawsuit against TAP Air Portugal, claiming that the company violates Illinois biometric privacy laws by scanning the faces of passengers during the boarding process.
Virginia resident files class action lawsuit against Chattanooga accounting firm for malpractice
A Virginia resident has filed a class action lawsuit against a Chattanooga accounting firm, alleging accounting malpractice and citing damages resulting from the sudden closure of the accounting firm just days before a tax filing deadline.
IL Supreme Court agrees law firm can't be sued for discussing client's medical information in post-trial press release
A man had claimed the law firm of Burke Wise Morrissey & Kaveny had violated his rights under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act by discussing his personal medical information in a press release trumpeting a $4 million verdict they won for him
Lawsuit: Anti Cruelty Society should pay for pitbull attack
A man and a child have sued the Anti Cruelty Society, claiming they were attacked by a pitbull in Chicago, which was provided by the ACS to a man who failed to control the animal
Crain’s Chicago Business Names Joel Spitz to Notable Leaders in Employment & Labor Law List
McGuireWoods partner Joel Spitz was named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2023 Notable Leaders in Employment & Labor Law.
K&l Gates Expands Asset Management and Investment Funds Practice With Chicago Partner Addition
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Kevin Gustafson as a partner in the Asset Management and Investment Funds (AMIF) practice area.
John Litchfield Named a 2023 Notable Leader in Employment & Labor Law by Crain’s Chicago Business
Foley & Lardner LLP partner John Litchfield is recognized as a 2023 Notable Leader in Employment & Labor Law by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Indiana couple files lawsuit over rear-end collision that occurred during a controlled burn
CHICAGO – A married couple from Indiana has filed a lawsuit against multiple defendants following a rear-end collision that occurred during a controlled burn, which led to visibility issues.
Negligence lawsuit filed following alleged rear-end collision in Oak Forest
CHICAGO – A driver has filed an injury lawsuit against another driver following a rear-end vehicle collision in Oak Forest.
Driver files injury lawsuit filed claiming another driver crashed into him after running a red light in Brookfield
CHICAGO – A driver has filed a negligence lawsuit claiming that he was injured when another driver ran a red light and crashed into him at the intersection of Ogden Avenue and Eberly Avenue in Brookfield.
Lawsuit filed following hit-and-run collision at Stoney Island Avenue and Anthony Avenue intersection in Chicago
CHICAGO – A driver and her passenger have filed a lawsuit, claiming they were injured in a motor vehicle collision when another driver collided with their vehicle at the intersection of Stoney Island Avenue and Anthony Avenue in Chicago and fled from the scene.
Minnesota couple files lawsuit against Indiana driver for negligence in interstate collision in Illinois
CHICAGO – A married couple from Minnesota has filed an injury lawsuit, alleging that another driver suddenly turned into them on Interstate 294.
Blackhawks hit by second lawsuit from ex-player for ignoring alleged Aldrich misconduct
A former Chicago Blackhawks player has accused the organization of turning a blind eye to his accusations of sexual misconduct against former coach Brad Aldrich.
Lawsuit claims LG Energy batteries catch fire, maker owes Marengo energy storage facility owners $10M for fires
The owners of an energy storage facility in far northwest suburban Marengo has filed suit against battery maker LG Energy, saying LG owes $10 million for making batteries that are prone to catch fire.
Smollett can't undo conviction for lying to cops about alleged hoax attack; One judge defends Foxx, calls decision 'unfair'
A state appeals panel says Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx never actually reached a binding deal with Smollett to drop charges, so special prosecution is not unconstitutional 'double jeopardy'