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Nathan Viehl Discusses Potential Regulatory Risks for Private Equity Firms
Partner Nathan Viehl was quoted in an article by Mergermarket on private equity sponsors in the U.S. that might deal with antitrust enforcers taking a closer look at their add-on acquisitions.
Melinda Kollross Appointed Vice Chair of DRI Center for Law and Public Policy Amicus Committee
Clausen Miller is pleased to announce that Melinda S. Kollross has accepted an appointment as vice chair of the Amicus Committee of the DRI Center for Law and Public Policy.
Attorney General Raoul Calls on Congress to Pass Ncaa Accountability Act
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 18 attorneys general, today called on Congress to pass the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Accountability Act of 2023.
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Employees Honored With Excellence Awards
Each year, the Illinois law firm of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard recognizes a Partner and Associate Attorney with awards in memory of late Partner Michael P. Schostok and late Associate Elizabeth R. Olszewski.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Plea From Former Coles County Assistant State’s Attorney Over Bribery and Misconduct
Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office obtained a guilty plea from a former assistant Coles County state’s attorney for misconduct involving interactions he had in his official capacity with Coles County women who were prosecuted by the state’s attorney’s office.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Gives Back This Holiday Season
In the spirit of the holidays, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP has given back to the communities it serves through various volunteer and charity organizations.
Driver files lawsuit alleging serious injuries in rear-end Collision on 95th Street in Oak Lawn
CHICAGO – A driver has filed a negligence lawsuit, claiming that he was seriously injured in a rear-end collision on 95th Street in Oak Lawn.
Passengers sue CTA for negligence following rear-end bus collision in Chicago
CHICAGO – Passengers have filed a negligence lawsuit against the Chicago Transit Authority, claiming they were injured when the bus they were on suddenly came to a stop and rear-ended another vehicle.
Driver files negligence lawsuit claiming serious injuries following collision on 95th Street
The Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois has reported a rear-end collision on 95th Street that resulted in injuries on December 11th.
Driver claims serious injuries in collision when vehicle backed into him on Menard Avenue
The Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois has reported an incident where a man backed into traffic on South Menard Avenue, causing injuries. The event occurred on December 18th.
Chicago driver alleges negligence in left-turn collision on North Halsted Street
CHICAGO – A driver has filed a lawsuit claiming that she was injured in a vehicle collision when another driver turned his car directly into the path of her vehicle while making a left turn on North Halsted Street in Chicago.
Class action accuses Barraco's Pizza of not fully paying its delivery drivers
Chicago-based pizza chain, Barraco's Pizza, has been served with a class action lawsuit accusing it of not paying delivery drivers wages, but allegedly allowing them to only collect tips and a $5 per delivery charge.
Ex-O'Hare security sergeant says city wrongly fired him for alleged refusal to respond to possible bomb threat
The lawsuit asserts aviation security officers at O'Hare are not trained to respond to reports of potential explosive devices at the airport, so the city was wrong to fire him for refusing to respond to a report of a suspicious package.
Illinois Supreme Court says cyclist can't sue Chicago for injuries caused by pothole
The state high court said a lower court was wrong to determine that the presence of Divvy stations meant the city has abandoned its longstanding position that cyclists should be considered "permitted, but not intended" users of many city streets, unless the streets are clearly marked for bicycle use
Associate Attorney Nicholas I. Flowers Joins Meyers & Flowers
Meyers & Flowers is pleased to welcome Associate Attorney, Nicholas I. Flowers, to our growing firm. As a third-generation lawyer, Nick zealous advocacy and passion for the law comes naturally.
Benesch Welcomes Associate to Corporate Team in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate Ermias Y. Abebe to the Corporate & Securities Practice Group in Chicago.
Jeanah Park Selected for Law Bulletin Media’s 4th Annual Top Women in the Law: Women Leaning In Awards
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that Shareholder Jeanah Park has been selected for inclusion in Law Bulletin Media’s 4th Annual Awards Honoring Women In Law: Leaders Leaning In.
Class action: 23 & Me over data breach failed to protect against data breach
A class action lawsuit filed in Chicago has become one of the latest local class actions amid many cases nationwide accusing genetic screening company 23&Me of not doing enough to protect customer data amid a data breach.
Class action: Southwest Airlines should pay for asking job applicants about medical histories
A class action lawsuit has been lodged against Southwest Airlines, making the airline the latest large employer 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.
$1.45 Million Settlement Secured in Medical Malpractice Case
Meyers & Flowers Trial Attorneys Craig D. Brown and Jonathan P. Mincieli recently secured a $1.45 million settlement on behalf of a client involved in a medical malpractice suit.