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Quantum Dynamics accused of wage violations by former employee
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Quantum Dynamics alleging failure to pay minimum wages and overtime compensation as required by law.
Plaintiffs Accuse Damenzo's Pizza & Restaurant of Overtime Violations
A group of employees has filed a collective action lawsuit against Damenzo's Pizza & Restaurant in Chicago for allegedly failing to pay proper overtime wages in violation of federal and state labor laws.
Florida Third District Court of Appeal Holds Business Interruption Coverage Requires Physical Loss or Damage
In Fontainebleau Florida Hotel LLC v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Co., No. 3D23-1264 (Fla. 3d DCA Mar. 19, 2025), the Third District Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court’s dismissal of business interruption claims arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kettering Serves as Advisor for YMCA Youth & Government Delegation from the CAA
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorney Katherine M. Kettering served as an advisor this past weekend for the YMCA Youth & Government delegation from the Chicago Academy for the Arts (CAA) at the Youth & Government 104th assembly in Springfield, Illinois.
Illinois automated license plate reader camera scans aren't unconstitutional searches, judge says
A federal judge in Chicago tossed, for now, a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Illinois' network of automated license plate readers, accusing the state of installing implementing an unconstitutional "dragnet surveillance" system. The judge said the Fourth Amendment doesn't prevent license plate reader scans.
Tech.co Covers Research on AI Judges From Posner, Saran
The law is harsh, but it is the law: so says the AI judge in a recent study from the University of Chicago Law School.
Plaintiff Alleges Discrimination by Former Employer Monk Fruit Corp
Marissa Ovassapian has filed a lawsuit against Monk Fruit Corp., alleging gender-based pay discrimination and religious discrimination during her tenure as an Operations Manager at the company.
Plaintiff alleges racial discrimination by former employer City of Chicago
Chris Logan has taken legal action against his former employer, City of Chicago, citing racial discrimination and retaliation during his time at their Department of Aviation.
Plaintiff Alleges Electrical Construction Company Violated Overtime Laws
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Paragon Electric Corp., claiming violations under federal and state labor laws regarding unpaid overtime wages and misclassification as an independent contractor.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Flexport International LLC Engaged in Sexual Harassment
In a striking legal move, Shana Miller has filed a lawsuit against former employer Flexport International LLC alleging sexual harassment and retaliation under Title VII protections.
Tressler LLP Honored with Elizabeth Campbell Community Service Award by F.O.C.U.O.S.
F.O.C.U.O.S., a non-profit organization rooted in empowering at-risk youth and underserved individuals through mentorship, education and skill-building opportunities, will honor Tressler at its Annual Gala on Friday, May 2.
Pritzker again pours money into the race for control of Wisconsin's state Supreme Court
Wisconsin state campaign finance records show Illinois billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker donated $1.5M to support the campaign of Democratic Judge Susan Crawford in the race for control of Wisconsin's state Supreme Court. Democrats have, at the same time, criticized Republicans for attempting to "buy" the seat
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Hosts 7th Annual Charitable Concert "Sound of Summer" at House of Blues Chicago
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Entertainment and Media Law Practice Group will host its seventh annual music showcase, Sound of Summer, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the House of Blues Chicago.
Putting a Legal Lens on Forced Prison Labor and the Thirteenth Amendment
The Thirteenth Amendment of the US Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude—except as punishment for a crime.
Plaintiff Alleges Staffing Company Violated Overtime Pay Laws
Denise Godbee has taken legal action against Johnson Service Group, Inc., accusing them of violating federal labor laws by not paying proper overtime wages to hourly workers like herself.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant chain discriminated against pregnant employees under Civil Rights Act
Nicole Horn has filed a lawsuit against NSCG Emily's Pancake House alleging pregnancy-based discrimination under Title VII and PWFA laws after facing reduced work hours and eventual termination post-maternity leave request.
Plaintiff Alleges Manufacturing Giant Failed to Pay Proper Overtime Wages
Guillermo Gonzalez has taken legal action against American NTN Bearing Mfg. Corp., claiming violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act for unpaid overtime wages due to improper wage calculations excluding shift differentials.
Plaintiffs Accuse Beverage Industry Veteran Anthony Spina of Fraudulent Misrepresentation
Two investors have filed a lawsuit against Anthony Spina alleging fraudulent misrepresentation after investing $287,500 into a malt beverage company that never materialized.
Plaintiff alleges mechanical corporation of age and disability discrimination
In a federal lawsuit filed on March 18, Michael T. Schmidt accuses Hill Mechanical Corp., his former employer, of age and disability discrimination following a work-related injury requiring extended medical leave.
Fountain Equipment Finance accuses Elk Grove Truck Sales of withholding truck titles
Fountain Equipment Finance has taken legal action against Elk Grove Truck Sales over an alleged failure to provide clear vehicle titles after a substantial transaction involving two Peterbilt trucks.