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Plaintiff Shareholder Alleges Agricultural Giant Engaged in Fraudulent Accounting Practices
A shareholder has filed a derivative lawsuit against Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), accusing its executives of inflating profits through fraudulent accounting practices within its Nutrition segment.
Plaintiff alleges theft of trade secrets by former employee turned competitor
A leading manufacturer has taken legal action against a former employee accused of stealing trade secrets under false pretenses before launching a competing firm using those secrets.
LIVE WEB - Latest Developments in DUI and Traffic Laws on April 25, 2025
Join us for this half-day seminar that’s designed to update you on the increasingly complex interactions between criminal charges and traffic settings that can have a significant impact on your clients’ livelihoods, important privileges, and rights.
Loyola University Chicago to Host 2025 Commencement Ceremonies in May
Loyola University Chicago will confer degrees on nearly 4,800 undergraduate and graduate students throughout its 155th annual Commencement Week from May 4 to 10 on the Lake Shore Campus.
Oak Park violated federal law in banning natgas in new homes, other buildings: Lawsuit
A group of labor unions, contractors, energy providers and industry associations sued the village of Oak Park, saying its ban on natural gas appliances in new construction violates federal law and denies its residents their rights to choice in how to power and heat their buildings
M/V Dali Allision in Baltimore Limitation of Liability on April 24, 2025
Neil Quartaro will speak on the “M/V Dali Allision in Baltimore Limitation of Liability” panel at the Inter-Pacific Bar Association’s 33rd Annual Meeting and Conference.
Outlook for Reimbursement Audits and Appeals – Risk Mitigation and Enforcement Trends on April 25, 2025
Join partners Monica Wallace and Steven Schnelle at Farragut Square Group’s webinar on navigating the hidden risks of physician practice-related reimbursement audits and appeals.
Attorney General Raoul Joins Lawsuit Against Private Equity Monopolization of Critical Health Care Companies
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, today announced they have joined the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit to block the acquisition of Surmodics Inc. (Surmodics) by GTCR BC Holdings LLC (GTCR) alleging that the deal, which seeks to combine the two largest manufacturers of critical medical device coatings, is anticompetitive.
Alison LaCroix’s ‘Interbellum Constitution’ Book Reviewed by Steve Vladeck
Most of what lawyers learn about the “Interbellum Constitution”–i.e., constitutional law between the end of the War of 1812 and the beginning of the Civil War—comes from the handful of major Supreme Court decisions of that era that law schools still teach as part of the required first-year curriculum.
Plaintiffs Accuse Former Property Owner of Fraudulent Concealment
A new lawsuit filed in Cook County alleges fraudulent concealment during a real estate transaction involving a property with undisclosed foundation defects.
Casino Patron Sues Midwest Gaming & Entertainment Over Negligence Leading to Injury
Alice David has filed a lawsuit against Midwest Gaming & Entertainment after suffering injuries due to a defective chair at Rivers Casino — Chicago/O'Hare.
Ex-Cicero officer sues Cicero Police Department supervisors for defamation
A former Cicero Police Department officer has filed a lawsuit against several supervisors alleging defamation and interference with employment opportunities after being forced out under dubious circumstances.
Counties ask judge to rope IL state govt, private 'tax buyers' into class action over property tax 'takings'
Suburban counties of DuPage, Lake, Will and Kane, along with three downstate counties, say they can't be forced to wear the blame and foot the bill for unconstitutional takings under a property tax system the state created and private investors are allowed to profit from
Experts Use Legal Perspective to Identify Human-Focused Solutions to Migration Crisis
Loyola University Chicago School of Law convened religious leaders, policymakers, and migration experts to discuss the global migration crisis during the Conference on Global Migration and the Rule of Law April 11 and April 12 at Rome’s Pontificia Università Gregoriana.
Thompson Coburn Continues Litigation Team Growth, Adding Partners Laura Ellis Kugler and Adam Toosley
Thompson Coburn is pleased to announce the additions of litigation partners Adam Toosley in Chicago and Laura Ellis Kugler in Dallas.
Truck Driver Sues Major Corporations Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injury
A truck driver has filed a lawsuit against major corporations including Sony Corporation and CSX Intermodal for alleged negligence leading to severe injury.
Plaintiff accuses Chicago hospital of medical negligence
A Chicago man has filed a lawsuit against Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center alleging medical negligence following shoulder surgery in October 2019 led to severe complications including posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES).
Former Employee Alleges Cicero Public Library Engaged in Retaliation After Whistleblowing
A long-time employee has filed a lawsuit against Cicero Public Library claiming wrongful termination following reports of misconduct by library officials.
Immigration Client Alleges Negligence Against Attorney Over Mishandled Application
Jorge Escobedo has filed a lawsuit against attorney Joseph Colsant and Fawell & Associates for alleged negligence in handling his wife's immigration application process with USCIS.
Vedder Price Wins Marine Money "Securitization Deal of the Year" Award
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that it has received recognition in being selected for Marine Money’s 2024 Securitization Deal of the Year award for their transactional representation of Maritime Partners.