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Brad Graveline Named Among Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2025 List of Notable Litigator & Trial Attorneys
Intellectual Property Partner and Cannabis Team Co-Leader Brad Graveline was named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2025 list of Notable Litigator & Trial Attorneys.
Two Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Faculty Members Appointed to Endowed Professorships
On April 21, 2025, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law hosted an installation ceremony celebrating two faculty members’ scholarly accomplishments and their recent appointments to endowed professorships: Ajay K. Mehrotra as Stanford Clinton Sr. and Zylpha Kilbride Clinton Research Professor of Law and David L. Schwartz as William G. & Virginia K. Karnes Research Professor of Law.
Judge: Chicago cops don't have constitutional right to fair, unbiased investigations when accused of misconduct
A federal judge has tossed, for now, a lawsuit from eight Chicago Police officers and their union, which accused the city and its Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) of conducting flawed investigations tainted by anti-cop bias, resulting in possible suspensions from duty
Jones Day's Bethany Biesenthal named to "Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys" list for 2025 by Crain's Chicago Business
Crain's Chicago Business has named Bethany Biesenthal, a partner in the Firm's Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice, among the publication's "Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys" for 2025.
Cozen O’Connor Attorney Christopher Hennessy Named Among Crain’s Chicago Business “Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys”
Cozen O’Connor attorney Christopher S. Hennessy, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been named to the 2025 list of Crain’s Chicago Business “Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys.”
Crain’s Chicago Business selects Jennifer Yule DePriest as one of its Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys
Reed Smith announced that Jennifer Yule DePriest, the firm’s office managing partner in Chicago, has been named to the 2025 Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys list by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Greenberg Traurig Adds 2 Prominent Gaming Attorneys in Chicago and D.C.
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Gaming Practice with the addition of Ali Bartlett and Rajat R. Shah as shareholders. Bartlett will be based in Chicago, arriving from Bose McKinney & Evans LLP.
LIVE WEB - Understanding ABLE: The Achieving a Better Life Experience Program on May 1
Gain a better understanding of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Accounts Program – including who is eligible, who can open an IL ABLE account, the investment options available with this program, the tax benefits for Illinois taxpayers contributing to an IL ABLE account, and more!
2 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2025 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys List
Rita M. Powers and Gretchen N. Miller, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Chicago office, were named 2025 Notable Litigator and Trial Attorneys by Crain’s Chicago Business.
David Allen Joins Tressler's Insurance Services Practice Group
Tressler is pleased to welcome David S. Allen as senior counsel in Tressler's Insurance Services Practice Group in our Chicago, IL office.
Family Business Through a Legal Lens on April 29, 2025
Join the Loyola Family Business Center at Katten's downtown Chicago office on April 29 for our 3rd annual Family Business Through the Legal Lens event!
Law School Mourns the Passing of Nathaniel Grey, ’57
Nathaniel I. Grey, ’57 died on April 21 at the age of 91. A devoted alumnus, Grey's life and career were marked by an unwavering commitment to public service, mentorship, and the transformative power of legal discovery.
Judge: Mercedes can't sue Chicago for empowering city workers to complicate car impound reclaim process
A federal judge said Mercedes Benz had no constitutional claims against the city of Chicago for allegedly giving city workers too much power to complicate the process vehicle owners and lienholders must navigate to recover vehicles impounded for unpaid parking tickets before the vehicle is "disposed of"
Aziz Huq Named to Project Syndicate’s Forward Thinker List
Professor Aziz Z. Huq was named to Project Syndicate’s list of Forward Thinkers, recognizing emerging intellectual innovators.
Former Employee Alleges PepsiCo Violated Labor Laws Over Unpaid COVID-19 Screenings
Randy Johnson has filed a class-action lawsuit against PepsiCo in an Illinois federal court alleging unpaid wages due to mandatory COVID-19 screenings conducted off-the-clock.
Plaintiff alleges local school district failed to accommodate disability
Christine Roche sues Joliet School District #86 over alleged failure to accommodate her severe allergies due to mold exposure at work leading to resignation after suffering health issues
Former Employee Alleges Consulting Giant Accenture Discriminated Based on Gender
In a lawsuit filed in April 2025, Syed Raza accuses Accenture LLP of gender discrimination and retaliation following his termination.
Former Employee Alleges Freight Company Violated FMLA Rights
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against ABF Freight System alleging violations under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), breach of contract concerning unemployment benefits assurances and invasion of privacy through unwarranted...
IL high court: State OK to restrict constitutional challenges to state laws solely to Chicago, Springfield courts
The Illinois Supreme Court has let stand a partisan law, backed by Democrats, that blocks judges outside of Chicago and Springfield from hearing cases challenging the constitutionality of state laws. The court declined to use the ruling to end a rule limiting lawsuit 'forum shopping,' outcome sought by trial lawyers
Former Employee Alleges Archdiocese of Chicago Engaged in Discrimination and Retaliation
A former Senior Financial Analyst has filed a lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Chicago alleging discrimination based on sex, national origin, and disability along with retaliation for engaging in protected activities.