Legal Roundup
Financial Leaders Brace for Change to Address Multiple Threats, Mayer Brown Study Finds
A new survey by leading international law firm Mayer Brown, “The Next Organization: Seven Dimensions of Successful Business Transformation (A Financial Services Report),” reveals significant gaps in organizational preparedness for successful business transformation.
The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services Releases New Interactive Data Dashboard
The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS) unveiled a new interactive pretrial data dashboard today that provides a summary of several initial decision points for criminal cases filed since the implementation of Public Act 101-652 and Public Act 102-1104, (commonly referred to as the Pretrial Fairness Act) on Sept. 18, 2023.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Co-Sponsors Jack's Army 12th Annual Golf Outing
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is a proud co-sponsor of Jack's Army 12th Annual Golf Outing at Klein Creek Golf Club on June 28 in Winfield, Illinois.
Attorney General Raoul Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Defending Diversity Initiatives Against Unfounded Attacks
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general, issued a letter to the American Bar Association (ABA), Fortune 100 company CEOs and other leaders to refute baseless attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and programs.
Justice Lisa Holder White Announces Formation Of Screening Committee to Fill Resident Circuit Judge - Peoria County Vacancy
Justice Lisa Holder White of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the formation of a judicial screening committee for the Tenth Judicial Circuit – Peoria County.
22 Bclp Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in France Ranking 2025
The Best Lawyers™ in France has recognized 22 lawyers in 20 practice areas in the 2025 edition.
Notice of Vacancy for Resident Circuit Judge In Woodford County – Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Justice Lisa Holder White of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for a Resident Circuit Judge vacancy in Woodford County in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
HeplerBroom Updates State Chamber of Commerce on Employment Issues on June 25, 2024
On June 25, Charles Insler is presenting a webinar for the Illinois Chamber of Commerce on recent employment law cases.
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Over Release of Asbestos in Lake Behavioral Hospital Demolition
Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against V Covington Realty LLC and V Covington LLC, Reed Illinois Corporation, K.L.F. Enterprises Inc. and Alliance Environmental Control Inc. over the alleged improper handling and removal of materials containing asbestos during a demolition project at Lake Behavioral Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Suburban Man Over Allegedly Lying on Foid Card Application
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that his office charged a DuPage County man with forgery and falsifying information on a Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card application submitted to the Illinois State Police (ISP).
Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Hon. Raylene Dewitte Grischow to Fourth District Appellate Court
Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the assignment of Seventh Circuit Judge Raylene DeWitte Grischow to the Fourth District Appellate Court.
Attorney General Raoul Advocates for Increased Oversight of Private Equity Health Care Transactions and Practices
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition of 11 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter in response to the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services’ request for information regarding consolidation in health care by private equity.
Fox Rothschild Attorneys Nationwide Selected to 2024 Chambers USA List
Fox Rothschild is pleased to announce that the following attorneys were selected for inclusion in the list of 2024 Chambers USA ranked lawyers.*
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the First Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the First Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Kelly R. Phelps as associate judge of the First Judicial Circuit.
Illinois Supreme Court Amends Rules Of Professional Conduct
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court announced amendments to Supreme Court Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC).
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Amy B. Christiansen As Circuit Judge in Will County
Justice Mary K. O’Brien and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Amy B. Christiansen as a Will County Circuit Judge in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, First Subcircuit.
Sheppard Mullin Awarded “Best Law Firm for Women and Diversity” for Seventh Consecutive Year
Seramount selected Sheppard Mullin as one of the 2024 “Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity” for its initiatives and best practices in recruiting, retaining, promoting and developing women lawyers and lawyers from underrepresented groups, including people of color.
Littler Recognized Among the “Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity” by Seramount
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been selected as one of the “Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity” for the 15th time by Seramount, a professional services and research firm dedicated to advancing inclusion, equity and diversity (IE&D) in the workplace for over four decades.
Attorney General Raoul and Bipartisan Allies Score Major Win for College Athletes
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with the offices of 10 state attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), announced a landscape-changing settlement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that permanently eases restrictions on Division I college athletes who have transferred schools multiple times and otherwise enhances their rights and opportunities.
Illinois Adopts New Bar Exam for 2028
Law school graduates will take a new bar examination starting in 2028 to become licensed to practice law in Illinois, the Illinois Supreme Court and the Board of Admissions to the Bar (Board) announced.