News from May 2020
Freedom is a risky business…and so is life if you dare to live it
We are in grave danger of losing both freedom and a life worth living. We are in danger of becoming a totalitarian state.
May 11: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "550 prisoner: civil rights" cases
The following cases categorized as "550 prisoner: civil rights" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Rosenstengel stays Harley-Davidson class action while ‘fairly duplicitous’ case plays out in Northern California
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel stayed a Gori Law Firm class action against Harley-Davidson on May 11, finding it duplicated an action that the firm’s Alabama associates filed in California.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on May 11
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 11 in the suits below:
May 11: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "950 constitutional - state statute" cases
The following cases categorized as "950 constitutional - state statute" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 11: 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 May 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Illinois business owners could do jail time under Pritzker's new emergency rules
Illinois business owners found guilty of violating the governor's stay-at-home-orders could land in jail for up to a year under new emergency rules filed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker late Friday, two months into his executive response to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Rep. Meier says governor's rule extending shutdown authority, criminalizing business operations 'disgusting'
A showdown over Gov. JB Pritzker's use of emergency powers is likely to play out in Springfield this week in the wake of rules he introduced on Friday, via the Department of Public Health, that would extend his shutdown authority for 150 days.
California rail yard worker accuses East St. Louis company of negligence after suffering 'catastrophic' injuries
BENTON - A California man claims he suffered "catastrophic injuries" while unloading vehicles from a railcar that was allegedly repaired by a company in East St. Louis.
HEPLERBROOM: Illinois Government Responses to Covid-19 – Updated 5/15/2020
Possible move to Phase 3 of Governor’s five-phase plan.
CLARK HILL PLC: Road to Thriving Post COVID-19
Before COVID-19, burnout was a significant contributor in the overall health of clinicians and healthcare support teams. Fast forward to today, with the stress of the pandemic and economy, healthcare organizations are at an increased risk for higher rates of burnout and exhaustion.
CLARK HILL PLC: Accessible Websites - Where Good Business Meets the ADA
Join David Ovard, Jennifer Wade, and Andy Roller for an engaging presentation and discussion session to ensure your website fits within the parameters set by the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA").
FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP: Understanding DoD’s New Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification for DIB Contractors
The Department of Defense recently announced that suppliers, contractors and subcontractors providing products and services to the defense supply chain will be required to comply with the newly-issued Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), beginning in September 2020.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: Returning to Work: Strategies and Tools for Reintegrating Employees Worldwide
As countries ease lockdown restrictions, the “new normal” in the coronavirus (COVID-19) environment means reopening offices and work sites with vigorous parameters for protecting the health and safety of employees, customers, and visitors.
Employees of car maintenance company sue over alleged racial discrimination, retaliation
BENTON - Two employees of an automobile maintenance company are suing over claims they were discriminated and retaliated against because of their race.
Auto repair company says competitor's 'frivolous' suit is retaliation for sanctions
A company providing paintless dent removal argues that a competitor’s “frivolous” RICO suit was filed in retaliation to a non-compete lawsuit in which the competitor was sanctioned twice.
lllinois' overly-restrictive shutdown rules make it a national outlier
A New York Times article provides a fresh state-by-state look at which states are reopening and which are still shut down due to COVID-19. Notably, Illinois was one of the first to shut down and it will be one of the last to reopen.
May 8: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "555 prison condition" cases
The following cases categorized as "555 prison condition" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 8: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "625 drug related seizure of property" cases
The following cases categorized as "625 drug related seizure of property" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 8. 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 May 8
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 8 in the suits below: