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Judge Finds Cook County Liable for Unconstitutional Property Tax Sale System

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:33:17 EST

"The county did not need to receive an engraved notice to understand that its actions—taking private property without providing just compensation—constituted a 'classic' violation of the Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause," a federal judge said.

Fed. Judge Allows Portions of Prevagen Class Action to Continue in Chicago

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:23:34 EST

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois said the plaintiff plausibly alleged deception based on questionable scientific support but lacked standing to challenge commercials and online ads she did not actually see.

Chicago Cubs' Suit Against Rooftop Viewing Spot Can Continue, Fed. Judge Rules

Mon, 04 May 2026 16:43:05 EST

A Chicago federal judge said the baseball team sufficiently alleged a rooftop owner and his business profit from the team's live game experience at Wrigley Field without paying for it.

Amid Midmarket Pressure, Weber Gallagher Adds 11 Lawyers From Karbal Cohen

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:59:59 EST

The combination, effective May 1, gives Weber Gallagher an additional eight coverage partners in Chicago and expands its reach in the Midwestern U.S.

Cook County Court Announces Appointment of 7 New Associate Judges

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:31:56 EST

Over current 250 circuit judges handpicked the nominees after interviews with more than 70 candidates.

Contractor Exemption Under Biometric Privacy Law Only Applies for Government-Related Work, State Appellate Court Rules

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:35:26 EST

"Based on its plain language, we conclude that the government contractor exemption applies only to exempt a contractor from liability when acting within the scope of its government contract," Judge Matthew G. Bertani wrote for the panel.

Federal Judge in Chicago Follows 9th Circuit Guidance in Digital Display Trespass Matter

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:05:45 EST

A Chicago federal judge held that a price-comparison browser extension does not trespass on a retailer's property when it changes how the site appears on a consumer's device in a case of first impression for Illinois courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Lender Awarded $2.26M in Financing Dispute Against Electric Car, Golf Cart Companies

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:53:32 EST

"As to the additional fees defendants argue fall 'outside the scope of the receivership,' it is clear that defendants seek to relitigate the initial appointment of the receivership, which the court determined was definitively necessary," the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois said.

States Moving to Open Liability Against ICE Agents Face Major Legal Hurdles

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:27:58 EST

"It has arguably never been harder in American history than it is today, in 2026, to sue a federal official for money damages if they violate your constitutional rights," Harrison Stark of the University of Wisconsin Law School said.

Fed. Judge Finds No Deception in Similac Labeling Despite Heavy Metals Claims

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:23:22 EST

A federal judge in Chicago dismissed a proposed class action this week alleging Abbott Laboratories hid heavy metals in its Similac infant formula after determining the product's label was not deceptive for the average consumer.

Legal Experts Detail Ever-Changing Frontier for Biometric Privacy Claims in the Prairie State

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:47:00 EST

Litigators should look past the usual suspects for BIPA claims, like fingerprint scanners for employers, and expect to see more developments with other biometric identifiers, like voiceprints and facial recognition, while keeping on eye on how artificial intelligence programs comply with the statute, experts say.

Pa. Antitrust Boutique Bolsters Succession Plans With a Rebrand

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:14:39 EST

"[I]t seemed like a good time to assess where were were as a firm, to access who was front-facing, who's applying for the leadership appointments, who's liaising with co-counsel and with courts, who's appearing on behalf of the firm with courts, and we took those realities into consideration and conferred amongst ourselves as to what would be the next steps to carry the brand forward," Justice said.

Antitrust Boutique Bolsters Succession Plans With a Rebrand

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:04:59 EST

Why the Chicago Bears CLO's Playbook Starts and Ends With Storytelling

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:16:38 EST

“I think you measure value by how much your colleagues are talking to you. Are they coming to you with more than just problems? Are they coming to you with questions? Krista Whitaker told attendees at General Counsel Conference Midwest.