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R. Kelly leaves the Daley Center after a hearing in his child support case May 8, 2019. A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the singer’s sex-crime conviction and 20-year sentence in his Chicago case. –
AP Photo/Matt Marton, File
7th Circuit rejects R. Kelly’s challenge to 20-year sentence
The singer R. Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sex convictions in Chicago, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.
By Kathleen Foody
Illinoisans can now have documents notarized online
Illinoisans who need a notary public can now access those services online through a new “E-Notary” portal launched by the secretary of state’s office.
By Alex Abbeduto
Supreme Court appears to side with Starbucks in dispute with NLRB
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared to side with Starbucks Tuesday in a case that could make it harder for the federal government to seek injunctions when it suspects a company of interfering in unionization campaigns.
By Dee-Ann Durbin
Judge tosses GIPA suit against Advocate
An employee who alleges Advocate Health and Hospitals Corp. required her to answer questions about her family medical history does not have a case under the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act, a state court judge ruled.
By Patricia Manson
Illinois Supreme Court to hear 5 civil cases in May term
The Illinois Supreme Court will hear five civil cases in its May term, including weighing in on whether a class action suit that does not allege actual harm has standing in court.
By Grace Barbic
ARDC board advises suspension for misusing trust income
An attorney who misappropriated more than $11,300 in trust funds should be suspended for one year, according to the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission hearing board.
By Emma Oxnevad
Wood leaving 7th Circuit to join American Law Institute
Diane P. Wood, who is retiring from the 7th Circuit bench this month, spoke at a luncheon in her honor Wednesday at the Union League Club.
By Patricia Manson
Cook County jury awards $1.5M for back injury from crash
A Cook County jury awarded $1.5 million to a woman who has chronic pain in her lower back after a car crash.
By Grace Barbic
Real estate firm to pay $250M to settle commission lawsuits
Supreme Court weighs idea of total presidential immunity
New York appeals court overturns Weinstein rape conviction
SCOTUS skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal law
New federal rule would bar noncompete agreements
New rule mandates minimum staff levels for nursing homes
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Wood leaving 7th Circuit to join American Law Institute
Diane P. Wood, who is retiring from the 7th Circuit bench this month, spoke at a luncheon in her honor Wednesday at the Union League Club.
By
Patricia Manson
ARDC board advises suspension for misusing trust income
An attorney who misappropriated more than $11,300 in trust funds should be suspended for one year, according to the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission hearing board.
By
Emma Oxnevad
CDLB People
Keating Law Offices promoted M. Catelyn Viggiano to partner. She has been with the firm since 2015. Her practice involves representing clients and their families in personal injury and wrongful death cases in Illinois and Florida.
By
Amanda Monto
Illinois ban on sex offenders’ phone contact with their children tossed
The restrictions the Illinois Department of Corrections imposes on telephone calls between sex offenders on mandatory supervised release and their minor children violate the offenders’ due process rights, a federal appeals court ruled.
By
Patricia Manson
DePaul Law names Julie Lawton as interim dean
DePaul University College of Law has named Julie D. Lawton interim dean while continuing the search for a permanent leader, the university announced Monday.
By
Emma Oxnevad
Suspend attorney over poor representation, ARDC board says
An attorney who provided inadequate representation and took $15,750 in unreasonable fees from clients in two different matters should be suspended, according to the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission hearing board.
By
Emma Oxnevad
CDLB People
Clifford Law Offices promoted John V. Kalantzis to partner. He has been an associate at the firm since 2019.
By
Amanda Monto
Cook County jury awards $45M in baby powder suit
A Cook County jury awarded $45 million to the family of a woman who died from mesothelioma after years of exposure to asbestos fibers in Johnson & Johnson’s talc-containing baby powder.
By
Grace Barbic
Judge tosses GIPA suit against Advocate
An employee who alleges Advocate Health and Hospitals Corp. required her to answer questions about her family medical history does not have a case under the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act, a state court judge ruled.
By
Patricia Manson
CDLB People
Greenberg Traurig LLP added Matthew J. Whited as a shareholder in the firm’s corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity practices. He joins from Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
By
Amanda Monto
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