News from April 2020
Madison County real estate Feb. 24-28
A Granite City industrial property sold for $4,200,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Feb. 24-28.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on March 31
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on March 31 in the suits below:
March 31: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "440 civil rights: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "440 civil rights: other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Alton mayor's crackdown on illegal social gatherings gets national attention after wife nabbed in tavern
Alton's mayor is receiving some perhaps unwanted national attention after his wife was allegedly caught by police inside a tavern operating in defiance of a state shut down order.
No action taken on extra compensation request during special meeting; Department heads justify request based on PTO for 'non-essentials'
No action was taken by the Madison County Finance Committee during a heated special meeting on a resolution seeking additional pay or comp time for four Madison County departments – amounting to the equivalent of nearly $400,000 in extra liability for a two week pay period.
March 30: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "410 anti-trust" cases
The following cases categorized as "410 anti-trust" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on March 30
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on March 30 in the suits below:
Coronavirus delays former jailer’s discrimination case against Madison County
BENTON and EAST ST. LOUIS – Coronavirus delayed a discrimination trial of former Madison County jailer Gustavo Navarrete and will almost certainly delay a national class action trial for employees of Jimmy John’s restaurants.
Pritzker signs record number of executive orders to slow coronavirus spread; Other state legislators pushing back to similar measures
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed 17 executive orders and a number of emergency rules as Illinois confronts the spread of the coronavirus, or Covid-19.
Karmeier dissent in FOID challenge: Majority committed ‘meaningless act’ in remanding White County case
SPRINGFIELD – Supreme Court Justices who rejected a constitutional challenge to identification cards for firearms in homes committed “a meaningless and wasteful act,” according to Justice Lloyd Karmeier.
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: Real Estate Contract Implications Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Join McGuireWoods’ real estate and land use and litigation team for a webinar on the real estate issues and concerns of force majeure, impossibility and frustration of purpose that are quickly evolving from the COVID-19 pandemic.
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: Paid Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Join McGuireWoods labor and employment group as a follow-up to our March 24 webinar on the paid employee leave requirements of the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – focused on the new DOL regulations issued on April 1.
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: Regulatory Update
Join McGuireWoods’ broker-dealer team for a Q&A with former FINRA and SEC regulator Emily P. Gordy as she helps you navigate the current COVID-19 crisis and draws on her crisis management experience post-9/11 and during the 2008 financial crisis.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.S. Department of Labor Cites Three Employers After Worker Injured at Northwestern University
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited three employers – Northwestern University, Hill Mechanical Corp. and National Heat & Power Corp. – for exposing workers to permit-required confined space hazards associated with underground steam vaults.
MCDERMOTT WILL EMERY: Employment Webinar Series: How Covid-19 Impacts Your Business
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread at an alarming rate, employers are dealing with strenuous and evolving workforce management issues.
Harbor Freight accused of BIPA violations
EDWARDSVILLE - Harbor Freight Tools is being sued for allegedly retaining employees' biometric information without their consent.
Case activity for Gregory Conway vs C / O John Doe on April 3
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gregory Conway against C / O John Doe, C / O Watson and Kimberly Ulrich on April 3.
Case activity for Alex Longos vs Panera, LLC on April 3
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Alex Longos against Panera, LLC on April 3.
Case activity for Leisure Properties, LLC vs John Doe on April 3
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Leisure Properties, LLC against John Doe on April 3.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on March 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on March 28 in the suits below: