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“Any interruptions in the court’s operations are of grave concern,” Chief U.S. District Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer said in a statement about operations at the federal courthouse, shown in 2015. AP Photo/Christian K. Lee/File
Government shutdown humor, advisories seep into Chicago federal court
U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston of the Northern District of Illinois on Tuesday warned the parties in two unrelated cases in his court that the jury trials they requested are in peril.
By Patricia Manson
Kimberly Lewis sets agenda as new leader of Illinois Judicial Council
Cook County Circuit Court Judge Kimberly D. Lewis, the new president of the Illinois Judicial Council, said she will prioritize continued community outreach and education under the theme “Fortifying Our Legacy.”
By Emma Oxnevad
State’s high court opens new interactive learning center
In 1946, the Illinois Supreme Court heard a case that would eventually become a landmark in American legal history.
By Peter Hancock
Shipper not liable in $18M truck injury verdict, panel rules
A shipping company is not liable in a negligence lawsuit that resulted in an $18.1 million verdict in Cook Count Circuit Court in 2021, a state appellate panel ruled.
By Emma Oxnevad
$19.3M awarded to Illinois woman who alleged sex abuse as inmate
A federal jury in Illinois awarded $19.3 million to a woman who alleged she was regularly sexually assaulted by an employee while she was an inmate at the Logan Correctional Center in Logan County.
By Grace Barbic
Legal malpractice suit over opt-out notices revived
A law firm must face a suit claiming it fraudulently concealed legal deficiencies in mandated telemarketing notices published by a client.
By Emma Oxnevad
Alderman Gardiner can’t bar Facebook critics, must set policy fitting 1st Amendment
Chicago Alderman James Gardiner violated the First Amendment when he deleted critical comments from his official Facebook page and sometimes blocked the critics themselves, a federal judge held Monday.
By Patricia Manson
Airbnb can’t compel arbitration for injured party guest, panel rules
Airbnb Inc. can’t compel arbitration in a lawsuit accusing the company of negligence after a man was permanently injured when the railing gave way on an elevated porch deck of a home booked by a friend, a state appellate panel held.
By Grace Barbic
Welch introduces bill to allow legislative staff to unionize
New Jersey case may offer guidance on COVID-19 insurance exclusions
Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers
Supreme Court lets drawing of new Alabama map proceed
Cameras, pressure are on for judges in high-profile cases
U.S. Supreme Court will hear case over the meaning of ‘and’
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Griffin Williams McMahon & Walsh LLP elected Kristin N. Suchy and Scott Drumheller partners.
By
Amanda Monto
Airbnb can’t compel arbitration for injured party guest, panel rules
Airbnb Inc. can’t compel arbitration in a lawsuit accusing the company of negligence after a man was permanently injured when the railing gave way on an elevated porch deck of a home booked by a friend, a state appellate panel held.
By
Grace Barbic
Government shutdown humor, advisories seep into Chicago federal court
U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston of the Northern District of Illinois on Tuesday warned the parties in two unrelated cases in his court that the jury trials they requested are in peril.
By
Patricia Manson
Kimberly Lewis sets agenda as new leader of Illinois Judicial Council
Cook County Circuit Court Judge Kimberly D. Lewis, the new president of the Illinois Judicial Council, said she will prioritize continued community outreach and education under the theme “Fortifying Our Legacy.”
By
Emma Oxnevad
CDLB People
Johnson & Bell added Claire K. Axelrood and Adnan Shafi as associates.
By
Amanda Monto
Shipper not liable in $18M truck injury verdict, panel rules
A shipping company is not liable in a negligence lawsuit that resulted in an $18.1 million verdict in Cook Count Circuit Court in 2021, a state appellate panel ruled.
By
Emma Oxnevad
Alderman Gardiner can’t bar Facebook critics, must set policy fitting 1st Amendment
Chicago Alderman James Gardiner violated the First Amendment when he deleted critical comments from his official Facebook page and sometimes blocked the critics themselves, a federal judge held Monday.
By
Patricia Manson
$19.3M awarded to Illinois woman who alleged sex abuse as inmate
A federal jury in Illinois awarded $19.3 million to a woman who alleged she was regularly sexually assaulted by an employee while she was an inmate at the Logan Correctional Center in Logan County.
By
Grace Barbic
Northwestern ex-cheerleader’s sex-trafficking claims will go to trial
A federal judge gave a former cheerleader the go-ahead to pursue claims that Northwestern University violated prohibitions on forced labor and sex trafficking by coercing her into tolerating fans’ and donors’ sexual assaults.
By
Patricia Manson
CDLB People
In observance of Disability Employment Awareness Month in October, the Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession will host a webinar titled “Why We Should Ask; Why We Should Tell: Disability Diversity in the Legal Profession” at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 27.
By
Amanda Monto
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