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$1M judgment for exploding vape batteries vacated

Advocates renew push to tighten Illinois firearm laws

Mary Ellen Coghlan

Sanction upheld for firm that faked expert discovery

The Supreme Court unanimously revived a sex discrimination lawsuit Wednesday filed by a St. Louis police sergeant after she was forcibly transferred, making it easier for workers who are transferred from one job to another against their will to pursue job discrimination claims.

Ruling eases way to sue for job bias in forced transfers

Gabriel A. Fuentes

Slip and fall suit against Costco dismissed

Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas was back on the bench Tuesday after an unexplained one-day absence. He joined the other justices in questioning whether federal prosecutors went too far in bringing obstruction charges against hundreds of participants in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

SCOTUS questions obstruction charges against Jan. 6 rioters, Trump

Roundup maker seeks lawmakers’ help to squelch claims over cancer

Ann B. Jorgensen

Panel won’t revive consumer fraud suit against ComEd

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Posted February 10, 2023 10:13 AM

Polsinelli hosted its Healthcare Fraud & Abuse: 2022 Year in Review webinar Feb. 7. The discussion delved into significant developments and trends affecting healthcare fraud enforcement and reviewed major False Claims Act settlement trends and statistics, noteworthy court decisions, and government policy initiatives related to healthcare fraud and abuse.Shareholders Kevin M. Coffey and Dayna C. LaPlante took part in the webinar. Both attorneys are members of the firm’s health care department in Chicago.&bull …

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Clyde & Co. promoted Patrick M. Grand to partner, effective May 1.
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Clifford Law Offices associate Courtney A. Berlin will speak during the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association webinar on “Practice Tips for Young Lawyers” from 9 to 11 a.m. April 26. Berlin will address “Trial Preparation & Strategies for Success with Motions in Limine.”
By Amanda Monto
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Morgan Lewis & Bockius hired Mohamed Awan to its consumer class action and product liability practice. He joins from Crowell & Moring and is based in Chicago.
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Faegre Drinker appointed Colby A. Kingsbury as chair of Women Forward, its committee dedicated to supporting the recruitment, retention, advancement and leadership development of women professionals. Tracy G. Ferak was reelected as a board member for a four-year term.
By Amanda Monto
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The National Hellenic Museum announced the attorneys, judges and jurors for “The Trial of Pericles,” set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Street.
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Cavanagh Law Group promoted Michael J. Sorich to a named partner. The firm is now Cavanagh Sorich Law Group.
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Neal Gerber Eisenberg hired Chad J. Richman as a partner in the firm’s real estate practice group.
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The Museum of Science and Industry announced it has hired Dina Torrisi Martin as vice president and general counsel. In her new leadership position, she will provide strategic legal advice to the MSI’s management team and board of trustees. She’ll also serve as the primary internal legal counsel for the museum.
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The Supreme Court unanimously revived a sex discrimination lawsuit Wednesday filed by a St. Louis police sergeant after she was forcibly transferred, making it easier for workers who are transferred from one job to another against their will to pursue job discrimination claims.

Ruling eases way to sue for job bias in forced transfers

Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas was back on the bench Tuesday after an unexplained one-day absence. He joined the other justices in questioning whether federal prosecutors went too far in bringing obstruction charges against hundreds of participants in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

SCOTUS questions obstruction charges against Jan. 6 rioters, Trump

Lisa Blatt of Williams & Connolly LLP poses in front of the Supreme Court last week in Washington. Known for her humor, bluntness and informality, Blatt will argue her 50th case before the Supreme Court later this month, more than any other woman.AP Photo/Alex Brandon

‘Inimitable’ Lisa Blatt nears 50th high court argument

State Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, speaks to reporters after passing an amendment to the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act through the Senate on Thursday. It now heads to the House for consideration.

Illinois Senate advances changes to state’s BIPA law

In this Oct. 3, 1995, file photo, O.J. Simpson reacts as he is found not guilty in the death of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Defense attorneys F. Lee Bailey, left, and Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. stand with him.

O.J. Simpson, acquitted in famous murder trial, dies at 76