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Lawsuit: IL law requiring nonprofits to disclose leaders' race, gender promotes discrimination
The American Association for Equal Rights has filed another suit against the state, now seeking to strike down a Pritzker-backed law forcing nonprofits to disclose their leaders' race, gender and other 'demographic classifications.'
Attorney General Raoul Defends Nationwide Pfas Forever Chemicals Drinking Water Standards
Attorney General Kwame Raoul , as part of a coalition of 18 states, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit defending a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule establishing the first nationwide drinking water standards for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances “PFAS” under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
LIVE WEB - Advocating for Nursing Facility Residents on January 21 2025
Learn how to effectively advocate for your clients residing in nursing facilities with this informative online seminar.
Yandle to decide jurisdiction in dispute between Schlafly brewer and Highland developer
BENTON - U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle gets to decide whether a dispute between brewer David Schlafly and contractor Daniel Werner of O’Fallon over a renovation project in downtown Highland belongs in her court or St. Clair County circuit court.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Plea, Prison Sentence for Kankakee County Man Who Possessed Child Sexual Abuse Material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a Kankakee County man prosecuted by his office was sentenced to four years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.
Megan M. Olson Joins Tressler's Government Practice Group
Tressler is excited to welcome Megan M. Olson as a partner in our Government Practice Group in our Bolingbrook office.
LIVE WEB - Seeing Red: Transforming Anger into Healthy Skills for Healthy Living on January 21, 2025
Anger comes in many forms – from quiet disappointment to all-consuming rage – and springs from many sources, including perceived provocations, differences of opinion, fragile egos, and more.
Attorney General Raoul and Fellow State Attorneys General Urge Walmart to Keep Its Commitments to Encouraging Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, leading a coalition of 13 attorneys general, issued a letter to Walmart voicing concerns about the company’s recent announcement of its plans to step away from its commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Bestwall says asbestos sample paints picture of 'questionable conduct by plaintiffs and counsel'
CHARLOTTE - From 430,000 asbestos suits Georgia Pacific entity Bestwall selected 221 to support its theory that plaintiffs inflated settlements by concealing evidence of other exposures.
Illinois Supreme Court Releases Annual Report
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the release of a newly redesigned Annual Report Administrative Summary for 2023.
IL biometrics claims multiplied again in '24, helping to fuel big class action payouts nationwide
A new report from defense law firm Duane Morris said class action settlements again totaled more than $40B in 2024, with attorneys raking in many of those billions for themselves in fees. In Illinois, much of the action was driven by hundreds of new claims under the Illinois biometrics privacy law, despite reforms
Judge sets hearing in defamation lawsuit; Target raises anti-SLAPP defense
BELLEVILLE - Circuit Judge Patrick Foley set a Feb. 14 hearing on a motion to dismiss a defamation suit that St. Clair County board member Gerard Scott Junior filed against Brad Van Hoose of Belleville 15 months ago.
Justice David K. Overstreet Announces At-large Vacancy in Fourth Judicial Circuit
Justice David K. Overstreet of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for an at-large circuit judge vacancy in the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
Thompson Coburn Earns Perfect Score on LGBTQ+ Equality Survey for 16th Year
For the 16th consecutive year, Thompson Coburn has achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
Shook Earns Perfect Score for Corporate Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has awarded Shook a 100% score for the 2025 Corporate Equality Index for the 16th consecutive year. A score of 100% indicates the firm’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and best practices for the LGBTQ+ workplace.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Dupage County Felon on Gun Charges and Drug Trafficking
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced the arraignment of an Addison, Illinois man his office is charging for allegedly trafficking thousands of grams of cannabis into Illinois from out of state, storing thousands of grams of cannabis, fentanyl and two illegally possessed guns in a DuPage County storage facility.
Access to Justice Commission to Accept Proposals for New Grant Initiative
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission), and the Access to Justice Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) have launched the application process for a new grant initiative. Applications for the grant are open now through February 18, 2025.
Littler Earns Equality 100 Award in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRCF) 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Mother opposes doctor's move to stay alleged drugs-for-sex overdose case
EAST ST. LOUIS - Bonnie Lilly of St. Clair County, who claims at U.S. district court that physician Craig Spiegel caused the overdose of her daughter Nicole Laux, opposes a motion to stay the claim until his criminal case in Missouri has ended.
Retired Scott AFB operator can pursue class action against BX over credit card receipts
CHICAGO - Retired Scott Air Force base radio operator Linda Thompson, who proposed in 2022 to lead a national class action in St. Clair County circuit court against Exchange stores on Army and Air Force bases, can start litigating in 2025.