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COZEN O'CONNOR: Illinois Bad Faith Law
Sam Stalker and Amber Coisman will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled, "Illinois Bad Faith Law" on Thursday, April 8, 2021.
COZEN O'CONNOR: COVID-19 Series: American Rescue Plan of 2021 and Continued Impact of FFCRA
On March 10, 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan of 2021, which included new and expanded provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER LLP: JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards 2021
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is recognized as a Top Firm in the JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards 2021, in the category of Data Privacy.
REPRESENTATIVE MIKE BOST (IL-12): Bost Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans Online
U.S. Representatives Mike Bost (R-IL) and Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the Veterans’ Cyber Risk Awareness Act, which would increase cyber safety among veterans.
ILLINOIS GOVERNOR J.B. PRITZKER: Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Strengthening Voting Access for Most Vulnerable Residents
Building on efforts that ensured the safe and active participation in the 2020 elections, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 1871 into law to establish permanent ballot drop boxes and allow curbside voting across Illinois for early voting or on Election Day.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Calls for Further Reforms to the Chicago Police Department’s Search Warrant Policy
Attorney General Kwame Raoul called for additional reforms to a proposed search warrant policy the Chicago Police Department (CPD) plans to implement to address the disturbing pattern of “wrong raids” by CPD officers.
MAYER BROWN: Mayer Brown ranked among top 10 in BTI’s Client Service A-Team report
Mayer Brown is pleased to announce that it is ranked ninth in client service in BTI Consulting Group’s “Client Service A-Team 2021: Survey of Law Firm Client Service Performance” report, a ranking of law firms based solely on objective feedback from corporate counsel.
HEYL ROYSTER: Illinois Legislature Poised to Unfairly Change Tort Law in Illinois Regarding Prejudgment Interest
In January 2021, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation that seeks to dramatically change the law in Illinois with respect to an award of prejudgment interest in personal injury lawsuits.
BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER LLP: Acritas Stars Recognizes 56 BCLP Lawyers for Outstanding Client Service
The international law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has announced that 56 lawyers across the firm are recognized as 2021 Acritas Stars: Stand-Out Lawyers for their exceptional service and professional excellence.
CLARK HILL PLC: Examining COBRA and Other Key Benefit Changes for Employers Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has created major changes to several employee benefits that employers will need to consider and implement.
CLARK HILL PLC: Tea & Tidbits to be held on March 25, 2021
Join Clark Hill, HR/Advantage Advisory, and Alliance Benefit Solutions as we spill the tea on the latest employment issues.
CLARK HILL PLC: The ADA and FMLA: Lingering Leave and Accommodation Questions for Human Resources Personnel
If navigating and accommodating ADA and FMLA requests seems like a constant pain point or stressor, join us as we address common questions and the fundamental pieces of the law to help your business through the process.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Applauds Passage of Legislation to Recognize Equal Rights Amendment
Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement applauding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of legislation to remove the deadline for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Kwame Raoul Applauds Committee Passage of Bill to Expand and Strengthen Address Confidentiality Program
Attorney General Kwame Raoul applauded committee passage of his legislation to expand and strengthen Illinois’ Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) to include protections for survivors of human trafficking.
FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP: 2021 Hot Topics in Advertising Law
Learn how to mitigate risks associated with consumer-directed health and wellness claims and catch up on new developments and emerging trends in advertising law.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Issues Tax Season Guidance
Tax season is underway, and Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued guidance and urged Illinois residents to take precautions before hiring a tax preparation business and avoid expensive tax refund anticipation products.
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Cantlin-vanwiggeren As at-large Judge in Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
Justice Robert L. Carter and the Supreme Court of Illinois have announced the appointment of Christina M. Cantlin-VanWiggeren as an At-Large Circuit Court Judge in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit.
REPRESENTATIVE RODNEY L. DAVIS (IL-13): Davis Statement on Passage of Congressional Democrats’ Partisan Stimulus Bill
U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) released the following statement after Democrats in the U.S. House voted on a party line basis to approve Congressional Democrats’ partisan stimulus bill.
REPRESENTATIVE MIKE BOST (IL-12): Bost Bill Provides Covid-19 Relief to Rural Communities
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to emergency funding for rural areas.
REPRESENTATIVE MIKE BOST (IL-12): Bost Statement on Democrats’ Partisan Covid-19 Bill
U.S. Representatives Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted against House Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 package, which directed just nine percent of the funding relief to addressing the pandemic.