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Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Shares New Illinois Traffic Laws Drivers Should Know for 2024

By Cook County Record Report |
As we head into a new year, the Chicago personal injury law firm of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. is once again alerting drivers of the new Illinois traffic laws to know before they take effect on January 1, 2024.

Bruer and Buckley Obtain Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case

By Cook County Record Report |
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Elizabeth A. Bruer and Shannon E. Buckley secured a defense verdict at trial on behalf of their client, a prominent hospital, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.

Nickels and Griffin Secure Defense Verdict In High Stakes Medical Malpractice Case

By Cook County Record Report |
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Timothy G. Nickels and Christopher Griffin obtained a defense verdict on behalf of their client, a recently retired radiologist, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois before Judge Melissa Durkin.

Patrick A. Salvi Honored by National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame as ‘sportsman of the Year’

By Cook County Record Report |
On Friday, December 15, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Founder and Managing Equity Partner Patrick A. Salvi was honored by the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame with the 2023 “Sportsman of the Year” Award.

Aziz Huq Writes About Special Counsel’s Move to Take Trump Ruling to Supreme Court

By Cook County Record Report |
If you want to know why Special Counsel Jack Smith went directly to the Supreme Court this week, look at the calendar.

Burke convicted; Ex-Chicago Finance chair used power to boost law firm, stack courts, control government

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke was convicted on 13 counts of racketeering, bribery and extortion charges, stemming from shakedowns of developers, businesspeople and the Field Museum, among others. Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot noted Burke his used his power to leverage control of the courts in Chicago and elsewhere

Class action targets Delta Airlines for allegedly asking workers about family medical histories

By Cook County Record |
A class action lawsuit has been lodged against Delta Airlines, making the airline one of the latest large employers operating in Illinois to be targeted with a potentially big money claim under the state's genetic information privacy law for allegedly asking job applicants about their medical histories.

Class action says Madison Monroe debt firm misleads about ability to negotiate consumer debt

By Cook County Record |
A class action lawsuit accuses Madison Monroe & Associates of allegedly misleading consumers about their ability to negotiate their debt, instead making their bad financial situation worse.

Cook County judge says bankruptcy doesn't mean man gets out of jail without paying divorce lawyers

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Calling it a "Christmas present," a Cook County divorce court judge said she'd release River Forest businessman Marty Paris, who has been jailed since Dec. 8, if he came up with $300K now, and pay $200K later, rather than full $500K immediately. Paris had sought his release while his Chapt. 7 bankruptcy moves forward

Attorney General Raoul Joins Ncaa in Requesting Extension of Restraining Order to Allow Collegiate Athletes to Compete Through Academic Year

By Cook County Record Report |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced he is joining the NCAA in requesting a federal judge extend his temporary restraining order granted earlier this week prohibiting the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) from enforcing its transfer eligibility rule until at least the end of the academic year.

Attorney General Raoul Takes Action to Support Black Women Entrepreneurs

By Cook County Record Report |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to permit the Fearless Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides grant opportunities to Black women entrepreneurs, to continue its philanthropic efforts.

Neal Gerber Eisenberg Achieves Top Rating in All Legal Industry Sustainability Standard (ALISS) Assessment

By Cook County Record Report |
Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is proud to announce that it has achieved a platinum rating from the All Legal Industry Sustainability Standard (ALISS) assessment. NGE is one of just four firms globally to receive this top rating from ALISS, which assesses sustainability and ESG efforts in the legal industry.

Class action: Too many card numbers on Exxon Mobil customer receipts

By Cook County Record |
Exxon Mobil is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) by printing too many credit and debit card digits on customer receipts.

Businessman says Calumet City officials broke law in denying permit for new gas station

By Cook County Record |
A businessman, Mohammed Abdallah, has accused officials in Calumet City of breaking the law when they denied his permit request to build a new gas station and convenience store.

Swanson, Martin & Bell Sponsors the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois Holiday Event

By Cook County Record Report |
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP proudly sponsored the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois’ (HLAI) Holiday Party on December 1 in Chicago.

Class action accuses KFC franchisee over worker fingerprint scans

By Cook County Record |
A Chicago KFC franchisee has been hit with a class action lawsuit, accusing the company of allegedly violating Illinois' biometrics privacy law by requiring workers to scan fingerprints to use registers and punch the clock

WithULoans allegedly makes illegal high interest predatory loans online, lawsuit says

By Cook County Record |
A class action racketeering lawsuit accuses the company that lends money online through WithULoans of violating Illinois anti-predatory loan laws.

Class action accuses @Properties of conspiring with National Realtors to boost home prices, agent commissions

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Chicago-based @Properties says the 'copycat' lawsuit will fail, because it did not lead or influence National Realtors Association's policies or rules

Google to pay $700M to end Google Play store class actions; Lawyers to get up to $128M, states get $70M

By Jonathan Bilyk |
The lawsuits accused Google of monopolizing control of the Android smartphone operating system and environment. About 71 million consumers could see $2-$7 each in refunds from the deal

McGlynn hears arguments on firearm registration injunction; State counsel: Ignorance of statute is no defense to criminal prosecution

By Steve Korris |
EAST ST. LOUIS - Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois can move to enjoin registration of weapons and parts after the deadline passes on Jan. 1, U. S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn said at a hearing on Dec. 12.