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Illinois Supreme Court Amends Policy on Access For People With Disabilities
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today significant amendments to M.R. 25307 and the Court’s Policy on Access for People with Disabilities (Policy) to improve disability access for all Illinois courts.
Aziz Huq Writes About Trump’s Dictatorship Comments
When, in a Fox News town hall, Trump promised not to be a “dictator” except on “day one,” he was responding to a softball lobbed by the moderator, Sean Hannity: “You would never abuse power as retribution against anybody?”
Judge shuts down bid by Highland Park shooting plaintiffs to deny Smith & Wesson right to appeal
A federal judge agreed gunmaker Smith & Wesson had small chance to win on appeal to keep Highland Park lawsuits out of famously plaintiff-friendly Illinois state court, but said they have the right under federal law to appeal, no matter how fast plaintiffs want to move the case forward to a potentially big payout
Lawsuit: VW accused of refusing to help cops track carjacked vehicle, unless family paid fee
A family has filed suit against carmaker Volkswagen, accusing the company of refusing to help the police track down their stolen car after the family was carjacked in Libertyville, unless the family paid a fee to VW to enable location tracking.
Lawsuit: Elmwood Park High School didn't prevent male teacher from grooming girl for sex abuse
A female high school student has filed suit against Elmwood Park school district in River Grove, as well as other schools, accusing them of allowing a male teacher, who was allegedly known to be a sexual predator, to groom her and other girls for later sexual abuse.
Illinois Supreme Court Announces Members of Committee on Pretrial Education
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the members of the Illinois Judicial College Committee on Pretrial Education (CPTE), the seventh Standing Committee of the Illinois Judicial College.
Fox Rothschild Partners With Diversity Lab on Commitment to Increase Disability Inclusion
Fox Rothschild joined more than 90 leading law firms in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada in partnering with Diversity Lab to continue building a culture of inclusion for people with disabilities.
Class action: Dave's Killer Bread not actually high in protein
A class action lawsuit accuses the makers of Dave's Killer Bread of misleading consumers by claiming their bread contains more protein than it actually does.
Printer JohnsByrne sued over worker fingerprint scans
Commercial printer JohnsByrne has been hit with a class action lawsuit accusing the company of allegedly wrongly requiring workers to scan their fingerprints when punching the clock.
Woman files injury lawsuit against two drivers, following vehicle accident in Chicago
CHICAGO – A passenger has filed a negligence lawsuit against her driver and another motorist, claiming that she was injured following a vehicle collision in Chicago.
Driver files injury lawsuit claiming negligence led to head-on collision in Chicago
CHICAGO – A driver has filed a negligence lawsuit against another motorist, claiming that he was injured following in a head-on collision in Chicago.
Driver files negligence lawsuit claiming injuries following rear-end collision in Des Plaines
CHICAGO – A driver has filed a negligence lawsuit against another motorist claiming that he was injured following a rear-end collision in Des Plaines.
Driver files negligence lawsuit against two motorists after rear-end collision on Halsted St.
CHICAGO – A negligence lawsuit has been filed against two drivers following a vehicle accident in Chicago, claiming that they both struck a stopped vehicle from behind while trying to change lanes to get around it.
Cook County woman files negligence lawsuit against truck driver after stop sign collision in Chicago.
CHICAGO – A Cook County woman has filed a negligence lawsuit against a truck driver following a vehicle accident in Chicago. The plaintiff claims that the driver ran a red light and struck her vehicle, causing her serious injury.
CPS must give ex-Urban Prep CEO full records CPS used to justify his ouster
A judge said Chicago Public Schools can't keep under wraps the full record school officials used to justify the forced removal of Urban Prep Academies founder and ex-CEO Timothy King
Ex-St. Anthony's Hospital HR exec appeals end of lawsuit accusing hospital of firing her for exposing 'pay-for-play'
St. Anthony's former HR head claims she lost job for opposing 'pay-to-play' schemes linked, in part, to ex-House Speaker Madigan, who is now criminally indicted on corruption charges
Emer Simic Elected President of the Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law—Chicago Chapter for 2024
Emer Simic, a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group, has been elected as the President of the Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law—Chicago Chapter for the year 2024.
Polsinelli Expands Nonprofit Organization Practice with New Counsel in Chicago
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has expanded its Nonprofit Organizations Practice Group and welcomed Jacob Zerkle as counsel in the firm’s Chicago office.
SCOTUS declines to block IL 'assault weapons' ban; Law poised to take effect on Jan. 1
In the past two days, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined two invitations to issue emergency injunctions blocking the state from enforcing the new gun ban law. The decision leaves thousands, if not millions, of Illinois residents facing the risk of criminal charges while constitutional challenges to the law continue to play out in court
Lawsuit: Geologie deodorant allegedly not all natural, as advertised
A class action lawsuit accuses Geologie of allegedly falsely labeling its deodorant products as all natural, when they allegedly are not.