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Artist Sues Online Marketplaces for Copyright Infringement
Artist Jonas Sebastian Jodicke has filed a lawsuit against several unidentified online entities for allegedly selling unauthorized products derived from his copyrighted artworks.
Caregiver Sues Crystal Home Health Care Over Alleged FMLA Violations
Kenyetta Harris has filed a lawsuit against Crystal Home Health Care alleging violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
SAFE-T Act pretrial jailing appeals drop 88% after court rule changes; 'Found a sweet spot,' says task force chair
The number of appeals filed by criminal defendants seeking release from jail while they await trial dropped from 1,041 in January to mid-April to 154 in the three months following rule changes to ease the burden. The appeals numbers are still up significantly compared to years preceding Illinois' criminal justice system reforms
Law School alumni in the sports industry identify some top trends impacting their fields.
“Most of the leagues, except for the NFL, have opened their doors to allow institutional investors to invest in teams.
Shook Deepens White Collar Bench with New Partner
Shook welcomes Jay Schleppenbach to the Government Investigations and White Collar Practice as partner in Chicago.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center violated ADA
Saira Khan has taken legal action against Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center alleging violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Former Employee Alleges Greek Restaurant Violated Overtime Pay Laws
Mario Espinosa Olguin has filed a collective action lawsuit against Thassos Authentic Greek Restaurant alleging violations of labor laws concerning unpaid overtime wages.
Former Employee Alleges Amerikoa Ingredients LLC Violated Labor Laws
Enrique Pedraza has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Amerikoa Ingredients LLC alleging violations of labor laws related to unpaid wages and misclassification as an exempt employee.
Plaintiff alleges racial discrimination by Chicago Police Officers during traffic stop
Desmen Northington has filed a lawsuit against three Chicago police officers and the city itself over alleged racial discrimination during a traffic stop in September 2024.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence by Saint Xavier University Following Data Breach
A recent class action lawsuit accuses Saint Xavier University of negligence following a significant data breach exposing personal information such as Social Security numbers.
Plaintiff Alleges Village Police Department Discriminated Based on Age and Gender
Michelle Geier has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Bolingbrook Police Department alleging discrimination based on age and gender after suffering an injury while on duty.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Highland Park CVS Discriminated Under ADA
Andrea Griffin has taken legal action against Highland Park CVS for alleged violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Plaintiff alleges E Team Inc., former employer, violated wage laws
Cynthia Turner has taken legal action against her former employer E Team Inc., accusing them of violating federal and state wage laws by underpaying her during her tenure as a Sterile Processing Technician in Illinois.
Plaintiffs Allege False Arrest Against City of Chicago Police Officers
Two individuals have filed a lawsuit against Chicago police officers alleging false arrest during a traffic stop without probable cause or justification in June 2024.
Plaintiff Alleges USPS Sex Discrimination
Nicole A. Allen has filed a lawsuit against USPS citing sex discrimination and retaliation violations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Cook County Dems cruise in five contested races for circuit court judge seats
While votes continue to be counted, Democratic candidates for judge in Cook County scored easy wins over Republican challengers in the handful of contested judicial races presented to voters this fall, including in the first contested general election race for countywide judge in 14 years
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Michael Zink As Judge in 20th Subcircuit of Cook County
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Michael Zink has been appointed as a judge in the 20th Subcircuit of Cook County.
BFKN Recognized in Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2025
BFKN has been recognized in the Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms" list for 2025.
Thompson Coburn Earns Top-Tier Rankings in U.S. News 2025 ‘Best Law Firms’ Survey
Thompson Coburn earned nine national first-tier rankings in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” survey (by BL Rankings).
77 of 78 Cook County judges poised to retain seats on bench; O'Malley falling short
Of three Cook County judges touched by scandal in recent weeks, voters appeared poised to grant two - Kathy Flanagan and E. Kenneth Wright - new six-year terms on the bench. Judge Shannon O'Malley, however, appeared to be falling short of the required 60% "Yes" vote threshold, according to incomplete results