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Asbestos lawyers destroyed documents to evade bankruptcy judge's ruling, lawyer claims; Simmons allegedly among them
CHARLOTTE - Asbestos lawyers coordinated destruction of documents in bankruptcy trusts to evade rulings of bankruptcy judge Laura Beyer, according to a letter Beyer posted on the docket of Georgia Pacific entity Bestwall.
Judge blocks Trump Labor Dept anti-DEI funding rules
A Chicago federal judge blocked the Labor Department under President Donald Trump from enforcing Trump's executive orders requiring organizations receiving grants through the DOL to certify they are not supporting DEI, if they wish to continue collecting federal money. The judge said the orders "chill" free speech
LIVE WEB - Avoiding Games and Frustration with Probate Claims and Citations on April 17, 2025
Many attorneys who practice in probate court want nothing to do with a case that involves hotly contested litigation, such as disputed claims and citations to discover or recover assets. Join us online for this program that’s designed to demystify probate claims and citations proceedings!
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Blocking Access to Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Education Funds
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 17 states on Thursday in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration to restore access to critical U.S. Department of Education (department) funds that support programs for students across the state, including low-income and unhoused students, and provide funding for other essential school services to address the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 students.
St. Clair, Madison counties retain top spots for asbestos lawsuit destinations in U.S.: New report
Consulting firm KCIC reported Madison, St. Clair, Cook counties collectively accounted for nearly half of all asbestos lawsuit filings in 2024. St. Clair County continued its rapid ascent and could equal or eclipse Madison County for the country's No. 1 destination for asbestos claims in coming years
Sheppard Mullin Named a Most Recommended Law Firm for 2025
Sheppard Mullin was ranked in BTI Consulting Group’s Most Recommended Law Firms 2025 report.
23 states: IL, Chicago 'sanctuary' laws incentivize illegal immigration, 'spills' burden onto other states, rest of U.S.
Attorneys general from 23 states have sided in federal court with the Trump Justice Dept.'s challenge vs Illinois' and Chicago's 'Sanctuary' policies and laws. They argue IL, by shielding illegal immigrants from feds, is violating the constitutional compact among the states and increasing the burden on everyone
Sheppard Mullin’s Entertainment Practice Earns Tier 1 Ranking
The firm’s Entertainment, Technology and Advertising practice has been ranked Tier 1 in Media Law International’s MLI 2025, an annual guide to leading media law firms across 60 jurisdictions around the globe.
LIVE WEB - Data Privacy in Employment Law on April 16, 2025
Illinois employees have a certain level of privacy rights in the workplace that they can expect, including the safeguarding of personal data collected by their employers.
Judge pulls plug on class action vs GameStop over selling opened 'new' video games
Two men had sued the video game retailer, claiming the company misled customers by opening the games and keeping the discs behind the counter as an anti-theft measure, while charging full price for "new" games.
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit to Protect Libraries and Museums
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, is suing the Trump administration to stop the dismantling of three federal agencies that provide services and funding supporting public libraries and museums, workers and minority-owned businesses nationwide.
Testimony in $11 million legal malpractice trial shows defense ‘on their heels’ by Keefe team
BENTON - Jurors at U.S. district court didn’t decide whether attorney James Borland of Springfield committed legal malpractice in St. Clair County but they heard fascinating testimony from him and from the lawyer who defeated him, Thomas Keefe III of Swansea.
Republicans can't challenge gerrymandered Democratic district maps, IL Sup Ct rules
Illinois' Democrat-dominated state Supreme Court sided with Democrats in ruling Republicans waited too long to challenge state legislative district maps, which GOP said Dems used to "rig" election results. A dissenting justice blasted the court's handling of the case, saying it indicated the court wasn't "neutral"
LIVE WEB - Immigration Law 2025: Updates and Essentials under the New Administration on April 11
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from our speakers as they offer an in-depth look at key immigration law developments since the Trump Administration began its work on January 20, 2025, as well as a discussion on how the current domestic political landscape has impacted immigration law.
LIVE WEB - Using the Collaborative Process on April 10, 2025
The collaborative process is a voluntary and confidential form of dispute resolution where two parties work together with a team of collaboratively trained professionals to avoid going to court.
In Major Victory for Survivors of Highland Park Mass Shooting, Judge Allows Majority of Claims in Civil Case Against Smith & Wesson and Firearm Retailers to Proceed
The survivors and loved ones of those killed in the Highland Park Fourth of July mass shooting secured a major victory today in their case seeking to hold Smith & Wesson and gun sellers Bud’s Gun Shop and Red Dot Arms accountable for enabling the shooter to carry out the massacre.
Post Cereals can't entirely dump suit over how much cereal is in boxes of Fruity, Cocoa Pebbles
Judge Stephen McGlynn said more proceedings are required before Post can end the class action lawsuit over claims the company misled consumers about the quantity of cereal in its boxes.
Attorney General Raoul Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Executive Order to Impose Sweeping Voting Restrictions
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over an executive order President Trump signed in March, which is an unconstitutional attempt to impose sweeping voting restrictions across the country.
Illinois can't force doctors to tell patients about abortion 'benefits,' judge rules
A federal judge has struck down a portion of an Illinois state law that would have stripped certain legal protections for doctors, other medical pros who refuse to tell patients about the "benefits" of abortion. The state can force docs to refer women to abortion providers, however. The case is headed to appeal
Supreme Court Approves 3 Proposals Impacting The Practice of Law in Illinois
The Illinois Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Executive Committee on the Practice of Law (Executive Committee) announced the adoption of three proposals to amend and create new rules that will impact the practice of law and help to address unmet legal needs in Illinois.