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ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Circuit Judge Vaughan To Fifth District Appellate Court
Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Circuit Judge Barry L. Vaughan of the Second Judicial Circuit has been assigned as an Appellate Court Justice in the Fifth District.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Raoul Statement on Supreme Court’s Rejection of Baseless Effort to Invalidate 2020 Election Results
Attorney Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit asking the court to overturn the 2020 election results in four states.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: Sticky Situations: Handling Sensitive Employment Challenges in a Pandemic
Since the pandemic began, employers are facing more challenges than ever, navigating public health ordinances, sanitation requirements, economic downturn, and personal challenges, too.
HEPLERBROOM: Hall Speaks at DRI’s Asbestos Medicine Seminar
Eric Hall spoke recently at the Young Lawyers session of DRI’s 40th Asbestos Medicine Seminar, a virtual conference that was held December 3.
HEPLERBROOM: Baum and Hall Play Key Role in Asbestos Conference
Two of HeplerBroom’s asbestos litigation partners played key roles at HarrisMartin’s annual Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference, which was held virtually on December 2.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.S. Department of Labor Reaches Agreement With Baker & Taylor to Resolve Allegations of Hiring Discrimination Found at Illinois Facility
The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into a conciliation agreement with Baker & Taylor LLC to resolve allegations of race and gender-based hiring discrimination against Black and male applicants at the company’s Momence, Illinois, distribution facility. While not admitting liability in the investigation, Baker & Taylor LLC agreed to pay $127,375 in back pay and interest to 42 applicants to resolve alleged hiring discrimination at its Momence, Illinois, facility.
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL LLP: Patterson Shares How Santa Monetizes His Intellectual Property
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner William D. Patterson will share how Santa monetizes intellectual property in a webinar.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Urges Congress to Ensure Equitable Access to Covid-19 Vaccine
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 13 state attorneys general, is urging Congress to take action to ensure all Americans have access to the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: Navigating Difficult FMLA and ADA Issues in the Middle of a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible impact on the workplace, causing employers to deal with a wave of medical leaves and a shift to virtual workplace.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: Home Suite Home: The Remote Workforce and Business Expense Reimbursement
COVID-19 has shifted the workforce out of office suites and into home offices in a rapid and unprecedented manner.
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Chief Justice Burke and Illinois Mental Health Task Force To Hold Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
Chief Justice Anne M. Burke and the Illinois Mental Health Task Force will host a special screening of the newly released documentary The Definition of Insanity as well as a Family Panel discussion on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, from 3-5 p.m.
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Hon. Eugene Daugherity As Third District Appellate Court Justice
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced that Thirteenth Circuit Judge Eugene P. Daugherity has been assigned as an Appellate Court Justice in the Third District.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul: Physician, Niece Charged for Defrauding State Out of More Than $1 Million of Medicaid Funding
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a Cook County physician and woman have been charged with defrauding the state out of more than $1.2 million in Medicaid funds.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Announces $17.5 Million Settlement With the Home Depot Over 2014 Data Breach
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, today led a coalition of 46 attorneys general in announcing a $17.5 million-dollar settlement with The Home Depot.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: The Time for Change is Now: Developing & Promoting Leaders of Color
In keeping with best practice in light of COVID-19, CenterForce is going virtual! Now more than ever, it is imperative that we adhere to our core values around diversity and inclusion, and remain anchored to our community.
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Supreme Court Amends Rule 23 to Allow Citation of Unpublished Appellate Court Rulings
Chief Justice Anne M. Burke and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today the amendment of Rule 23, which will allow litigants to cite unpublished opinions from the Illinois Appellate Courts for persuasive purposes. Amended Rule 23 is effective Jan. 1, 2021.
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Fifth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Fifth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Charles D. Mockbee IV as an associate judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Announces $113 Million Settlement With Apple After Slowing Iphone Performance
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 33 states and the District of Columbia, announced a $113 million settlement with Apple, Inc. regarding Apple’s 2016 decision to slow consumers’ iPhone speeds in order to address unexpected shutdowns in some iPhones.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE RODNEY L. DAVIS (IL-13): Davis Statement on Indictment of Top Madigan Confidant and ComEd Officials for Corruption, Bribery Charges
U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) released the following statement after the U.S. Attorney of the Northern District of Illinois announced an indictment of top Madigan confidant Mike McClain and three ComEd officials for corruption charges.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: PrivacyConnect Gothenburg
PrivacyConnect Online is a free, virtual series that provide an overview of the latest global regulatory updates, requirements, and trends.