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Settlement for sickened BP oil spill workers leaves most with little

Historic jury selection highlights key role of social media vetting

Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour, from left, Ed Pierson, executive director of The Foundation for Aviation Safety and a former Boeing engineer; Joe Jacobsen, aerospace engineer and technical adviser to the Foundation for Aviation Safety; and Shawn Pruchnicki, professor of integrated systems engineering at The Ohio State University, are sworn in before a Senate committee Wednesday. AP Photo/Kevin Wolf

Boeing put under Senate scrutiny over safety culture

Eugene G. Doherty

$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

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LaRose & Bosco, Ltd. added Costa J. Diamond and David J. Aron as equity partners.Diamond focuses his practice on representing clients in complex civil litigation, including personal injury and wrongful death, construction and commercial litigation, aviation law, and legal and professional malpractice claims. Diamond also handles business and real estate transactions for the firm.Aron focuses his practice on litigation and represents clients in litigation matters, including personal injury and wrongful death, medical …

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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.”
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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.
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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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Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour, from left, Ed Pierson, executive director of The Foundation for Aviation Safety and a former Boeing engineer; Joe Jacobsen, aerospace engineer and technical adviser to the Foundation for Aviation Safety; and Shawn Pruchnicki, professor of integrated systems engineering at The Ohio State University, are sworn in before a Senate committee Wednesday. AP Photo/Kevin Wolf

Boeing put under Senate scrutiny over safety culture

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