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Legally Blind Consumer Sues Children's Furniture Maker Over Website Accessibility Violations

By Cook County Record |
Teniya Booker has filed a lawsuit against Delta Enterprise Corp., alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to inaccessible digital properties for visually impaired users.

Former Detainee Alleges City of Chicago Detectives Maliciously Prosecuted Him for Murder

By Cook County Record |
James Pope spent over five years incarcerated for a murder he did not commit before being found not guilty in April 2023.

Rogers Presents Award at American Board of Trial Advocates Luncheon to Judge Varga

By The Cook County Record |
Swanson, Martin, and Bell, LLP partner William J. Rogers presented The ABOTA Special Recognition Award for Service to the Illinois Judiciary to Judge James M.Varga on December 5th at the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Luncheon.

Plaintiff Alleges Workplace Discrimination Against Pharmaceutical Giant

By Cook County Record |
A lawsuit has been filed by Nayyer Habeebudin against AbbVie Inc., alleging workplace discrimination based on national origin and religion.

Cushman & Wakefield, LivCor, other landlords added to feds', states' rent collusion lawsuit

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul signed onto the legal action first brought by the Justice Department vs real estate property management software vendor RealPage last summer. It now accuses six large corporate landlords of allegedly using RealPage software to set apartment rents artificially high

Note Purchase Agreements and Private Placement Debt: Key Terms and Structuring Issues

By The Cook County Record |
Chicago Shareholder Julia Singh will present the Strafford webinar, "Note Purchase Agreements and Private Placement Debt: Key Terms and Structuring Issues," on Thursday, January 9, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET.

Clark Hill Announces Largest New Membership Class in Firm History

By The Cook County Record |
Clark Hill announced the promotion of 29 attorneys to Member, effective Jan. 1, 2025.

2025 Enforcement Outlook | The Trump Administration’s Regulatory Landscape on January 9

By The Cook County Record |
On the eve of the second Trump administration, questions abound as to likely federal and state regulatory enforcement activity and priorities, which will significantly impact companies across all industries.

Drafting Effective and Enforceable Settlement Agreements on January 9, 2025

By The Cook County Record |
James Argionis, Amy Doig, and Miguel Pozo will present “Drafting Effective and Enforceable Settlement Agreements” with Jennifer Henderson, General Counsel at Road Commission for Oakland County, for the Association of Corporate Counsel Litigation Network.

SCOTUS weighing challenge to IL two-week-long mail-in vote counting system

By Jonathan Bilyk |
The U.S. Supreme Court has directed the state of Illinois to respond to a petition for appeal filed by Republican U.S. Rep. Michael Bost, who has argued lower courts wrongly denied him the ability to sue the state for requiring mail-in ballots to be counted up to two weeks after Election Day, which he says violates federal law

Plaintiff accuses Regional Transportation Authority of Disability Discrimination

By Cook County Record |
Clifton Hubbard has filed a lawsuit against Regional Transportation Authority d/b/a Pace Suburban Bus alleging disability discrimination under the ADA after his job offer was revoked following disclosure of his sleep apnea condition.

Former Employee Alleges Retaliation Against Major Waste Management Company

By Cook County Record |
Russell Svehla has filed a lawsuit against Allied Waste Transportation Inc., claiming wrongful termination following his reports about workplace misconduct.

Demystifying the Large Firm Practice 1L Event | Holland & Knight Chicago on January 8, 2025

By The Cook County Record |
Please join Holland & Knight's Chicago office for an informational seminar for first-year law students to learn more about working at a large law firm.

Former Employee Alleges Race-Based Discrimination Against Restaurant Chain

By Cook County Record |
Richard Pryce has taken legal action against Walker Food Services Inc., accusing them of race-based discrimination tied to workplace policies concerning hairstyles predominantly worn by African Americans.

Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Staffing Agency and Client Company

By Cook County Record |
Daniel Regis has filed a lawsuit against QPS Employment Group and Magnetic Inspection Laboratory for alleged racial discrimination during his brief employment period in late 2024.

Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Alleges Website Inaccessibility Against Retailer Under ADA

By Cook County Record |
A visually-impaired plaintiff has taken legal action against JWill Enterprises, LLC for failing to make its website accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Cook, St. Clair County judges can't undo reforms that may limit judges' pension benefits

By Jonathan Bilyk |
A Cook County judge ruled two of her Illinois state court judicial colleagues - a retired St. Clair County judge and current Cook County judge - aren't entitled to collect higher 'Tier 1' pension benefits just because they worked for other state or local governments before becoming judges under 'Tier 2' pension reforms

Thevatheril and Masini Obtain Defense Verdict In One of The Last Cook-County Medical Malpractice Cases for 2024

By The Cook County Record |
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Aiju C. Thevatheril and Isabella A. Masini secured a defense verdict on behalf of their client, a Hospitalist, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.

Dinsmore Announces 16 Partner Promotions, New Board Members and Department Leaders

By The Cook County Record |
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce the elevation of 16 attorneys to partnership, effective January 1, 2025.

North River Commission accused by former employee Amaranta Cuesta of Discrimination Based on Pregnancy and Disability

By Cook County Record |
Amaranta Cuesta has taken legal action against her former employer North River Commission alleging discriminatory practices related to pregnancy and disability under federal laws such as Title VII and ADA.