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Professional Services Firm Accused of Data Breach Negligence
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Legacy Professionals LLP following a significant data breach that exposed sensitive personal information belonging to thousands.
Plaintiff alleges healthcare group violated ADA through discriminatory practices
Ariel Zamir has filed a lawsuit against Graham Healthcare Group claiming discrimination due to his disability under the ADA.
Appeals court: Hospitals can't sue Illinois to force faster Medicaid claims pay
Saint Anthony Hospital said it intends to appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court, asserting it believes dissenting judges were correct to argue the majority decision misunderstands congressional intent behind language in federal Medicaid law
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Wayfair Violated Family Medical Leave Act
Michael Bernat has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Wayfair LLC alleging violations under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Plaintiff alleges local brewing company engaged in racial discrimination
An Illinois man has filed a lawsuit against Galena Brewing Company for alleged racial discrimination leading to wrongful termination.
Plaintiffs Allege City Officials Violated Constitutional Rights Over Amplification Use
Three street preachers are suing the City of Chicago over allegations that police unlawfully arrested them for using sound amplification while preaching without a permit—a move they argue violates their First Amendment rights.
Plaintiff Alleges Employer ABM Industries Violated Family Medical Leave Act
Scott King has filed a lawsuit against ABM Industries alleging violations under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Plaintiff alleges former employer The University of Chicago violated civil rights through retaliation
A former director at The University of Chicago has filed a lawsuit claiming retaliation after reporting workplace discrimination based on race and gender.
Three Jones Day lawyers selected for Leadership Council on Legal Diversity programs
Three Jones Day lawyers have been selected for two different Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) programs. Jennifer (Jenny) Plagman, a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice in the Chicago Office, was selected as an LCLD Fellow.
Robert Musiala, Jr., Keith Murphy, Isabelle Corbett Sterling Receive 2025 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards, Plus Three Firm-Authored Articles Named Top Read
Three BakerHostetler attorneys were named 2025 recipients of the JD Supra Readers’ Choice awards for their thought leadership on key topics in 2024, and three firm-authored articles were also chosen as top read articles in the Food & Beverage, Patents and Trademark categories.
Greenberg Traurig Represents Gaming & Entertainment Management – Illinois, LLC in Business Combination with Eureka Entertainment, LLC
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Gaming & Entertainment Management – Illinois, LLC (GEM Gaming), a subsidiary of global hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North, in its business combination with Eureka Entertainment, LLC d/b/a Universal Gaming Group and the accompanying credit facility.
Appeals court: Waivers shield climbing wall operator from lawsuits over climbers' fall
Climber failed to show liability release violated sound public policy
Bridget Fahey Writes About Congressional Authority Over Government Data
Elon Musk’s assertion of power over some of the government’s largest and most sensitive data systems isn’t merely a contravention of American statutory law, administrative norms, and individual privacy rights.
Reed Smith named a 2025 ACC Value Champion with Brookfield Property Development
Reed Smith announced that the firm and its client, Brookfield Property Development (BPD), will be honored together by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) as 2025 ACC Value Champions.
From Compliance to Corporate Strategy: M&A in the Alcohol Industry on March 20, 2025
The alcohol industry is one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the United States, and navigating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within this space requires careful consideration of various regulatory issues.
Federal civil rights complaint filed against Illinois education board over Title IX violations
The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) and the Liberty Justice Center (LJC) have filed a federal civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights against the Illinois State Board of...
Three Benesch Attorneys Named to 2025 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellows and Pathfinders Programs
Benesch is proud to announce that Partner Yelena Katz has been selected for the 2025 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows Program, and Partner Ermias Abebe and Associate Lauryn Robinson have been chosen for the 2025 LCLD Pathfinders Program.
LIVE WEB - Strategically Managing Cross-Border Litigation Risk on March 20, 2025
In today’s digital economy, companies of all sizes are doing business globally, which necessarily entails the risk of cross-border disputes with contractual counterparts.
Appeals court: Chicago can sue out-of-state gun shop over gun crimes in the city
Chicago and gun control activists can revive their lawsuit against a now-closed Indiana gun shop for allegedly supplying illegal firearms to criminals in the city, a state appeals panel says. The decision overturns a Cook County judge's ruling, which had determined Illinois courts lacked jurisdiction in the dispute
Mental Health Part 1: Policies, Benefit Plans, and Other Ways Employers Can Impact Employee Well-Being on March 19, 2025
Employers benefit from supporting employee mental health and well-being.