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August 27, 2024
Grocery Co. Appeals Union Pension Fund's Win To 7th Circ.
A grocery retailer will appeal its Illinois federal court loss to the Seventh Circuit in a dispute over union pension fund withdrawal liability, after the court in July backed an arbitrator's decision that upheld the union's calculation of what was owed as compliant with federal benefits law.
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August 27, 2024
OSHA Hits Chicago Countertop Maker With $1M In Penalties
A Chicago-based countertop manufacturer was hit with nearly $1 million in potential fines for safety and health violations after federal regulators learned that a number of facility workers allegedly suffered major respiratory problems, including a father and son who both require lung transplants.
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August 27, 2024
4 Firms Build Sixth Street's $250M Industrial REIT Investment
Sixth Street Partners plans to invest $250 million into Plymouth Industrial REIT through a joint venture and preferred equity deal packaged by four law firms, seeing more opportunities with the real estate investment trust on the horizon, according to an announcement Tuesday.
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August 27, 2024
First Busey, CrossFirst Bankshares Merging In $917M Deal
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP-led First Busey Corp. and CrossFirst Bankshares Inc. said Tuesday they have agreed to merge, setting the path for First Busey to absorb CrossFirst in an all-stock deal that the companies valued at approximately $916.8 million.
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August 27, 2024
Sheppard Mullin Adds Another McDermott Healthcare Pro
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP has hired a 12-year McDermott Will & Emery LLP healthcare transactions partner in Chicago, making him the latest partner focused on that industry to join the Sheppard Mullin team in the last year.
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August 27, 2024
Duane Morris Hires Ex-Dickinson Wright Fintech Expert
A former financial institutions mergers and acquisitions and regulatory enforcement partner from Dickinson Wright PLLC who also has experience at the Federal Reserve Bank has joined Duane Morris LLP's corporate practice group in Chicago.
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August 26, 2024
AT&T To Pay $950K To Settle With FCC Over 911 Outage
AT&T has agreed to pay $950,000 to end an enforcement action stemming from an August 2023 outage that affected 911 calls in parts of four states, the Federal Communications Commission said Monday.
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August 26, 2024
Motorola Says Hytera Owes $58M For Radio Royalty Contempt
Motorola Solutions told an Illinois federal judge Monday that Chinese rival Hytera Communications owes more than $58 million in royalties for a mobile radio it purportedly redesigned after a jury found it misappropriated trade secrets, asserting the radio's retooled source code is still improperly based on the same protected architecture.
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August 26, 2024
Gov't Looks To Limit Arguments In Rail Merger Appeal
The federal government urged the D.C. Circuit not to let a coalition of Illinois towns challenging the approval of Canadian Pacific's $31 billion merger with Kansas City Southern incorporate arguments made by Chicago's commuter rail system before the system dropped out of the case.
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August 26, 2024
Restaurants Seek Grubhub's Revenue, Staff Info For TM Suit
Restaurants pursuing a proposed class action against Grubhub Inc. for alleged trademark infringement have urged an Illinois federal court to order the food-delivery platform to comply with discovery requests, including information about orders and revenue from establishments that never agreed to partner with Grubhub.
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August 26, 2024
Tech-Focused VC Firm Nabs $1.1B For 6th Flagship Fund
Technology-focused growth-stage venture capital firm G Squared, advised by Goodwin Procter LLP, on Monday announced that it has secured $1.1 billion of committed capital for its sixth flagship fund.
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August 26, 2024
Papa John's Workers In BIPA Class Can 'Fly Solo,' Judge Says
An Illinois federal judge trimmed a lawsuit Friday filed by two former Papa John's workers who claim the chain violated the state's biometric privacy law, but refused to dismiss it as duplicative of a putative class action raising similar claims, saying the plaintiffs have every right to "grab the litigation wheel."
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August 26, 2024
In-House Vet Joins Honigman's Corporate Team In Chicago
Honigman announced Monday it added a longtime in-house attorney, who has worked for companies such as Collins Aerospace and Bridgestone, to the law firm's Chicago office as a partner in its transactions and counseling practice.
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August 26, 2024
Paul Hastings Recruits Executive Comp Atty From Kirkland
Paul Hastings LLP announced Monday it has landed an executive compensation lawyer from Kirkland & Ellis LLP as a partner for its Chicago office.
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August 23, 2024
Abbott Judge Suggests $54M Judgment In Test Strip TM Case
A New York federal magistrate judge has recommended that default judgments totaling more than $54 million be entered against 85 companies and individuals who didn't respond to Abbott Laboratories' nearly decade-old trademark suit over gray-market diabetes test strips, according to a report and recommendation filed Thursday.
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August 23, 2024
Real Estate Recap: Key Cases, Proptech Pain, RealPage Suit
Catch up on the past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including the residential real estate cases to watch in 2024's second half, proptech's recent funding lapse and long-term potential, and a new lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice against property management software company RealPage.
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August 23, 2024
McKinsey Opioid Suits Sent Back To NY, Illinois State Courts
A California federal judge has remanded, to their respective state courts, cases brought by dozens of New York municipalities and two Illinois counties against McKinsey & Co. over its alleged role in the opioid crisis, saying the consulting firm's "tortured interpretations of state law" don't give the Golden State jurisdiction.
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August 23, 2024
Northwestern Wants Baseball Retaliation Suit Axed For Good
Former Northwestern University baseball employees alleging they were fired in retaliation for outing now-fired coach Jim Foster's abusive behavior should be permanently blocked from pursuing those allegations because they have failed to outline sufficient claims despite receiving a second chance to do so, the university has argued.
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August 23, 2024
Ill. Cheer Parents Can Join $82.5M Antitrust Varsity Brand Deal
A Tennessee federal judge on Friday allowed cheer parents from Illinois to participate in an $82.5 million antitrust class action settlement reached with academic apparel giant Varsity Brands, finding they could receive settlement benefits without delaying the process or increasing administrative costs.
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August 23, 2024
Illinois Car Dealers Can't Stop Direct EV Sales
An Illinois state appeals court threw out a suit by franchise car dealerships and trade associations aiming to block two electric vehicle makers from selling directly to customers, saying Friday that neither the Illinois Vehicle Code nor the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act require carmakers to sell through a franchise dealership.
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August 23, 2024
Chicago White Sox Sued Over Ballpark Shooting
The Chicago White Sox and the owners of Guaranteed Rate Field have been sued in Illinois state court by an unnamed woman who was shot during a baseball game a year ago and claims they acted with "an utter indifference" for her safety and welfare.
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August 23, 2024
On Final Night Of DNC, Prosecutors Ruled The Stage
Vice President Kamala Harris invoked her experience as a prosecutor and an attorney general in her speech Thursday night in Chicago accepting the Democratic nomination for president.
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August 22, 2024
7th Circ. Says Rep. Isn't Injured By Extended Ballot Count
A split Seventh Circuit panel on Wednesday upheld the dismissal of a challenge to Illinois' ballot receipt procedure, saying no one was forcing a congressman to spend money to safeguard the counting of mail-in ballots up to 14 days after Election Day.
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August 22, 2024
Ill. Exempts Certain Home-Delivered Meals From Taxes
Purchases of certain home-delivered meals for older and lower-income residents are exempt from an array of state taxes, the Illinois Department of Revenue said.
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August 22, 2024
State Farm Can't Slash Fraud Suit, Even On The Merits
An Illinois federal judge has stuck to her decision not to let State Farm significantly cut down a proposed class action targeting an allegedly unlawful totaled-vehicle valuation formula, even while acknowledging she should have considered the merits of State Farm's arguments.
Expert Analysis
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Opinion
The Big Issues A BigLaw Associates' Union Could Address
A BigLaw associates’ union could address a number of issues that have the potential to meaningfully improve working conditions, diversity and attorney well-being — from restructured billable hour requirements to origination credit allocation, return-to-office mandates and more, says Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea.
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Opinion
It's Time For A BigLaw Associates' Union
As BigLaw faces a steady stream of criticism about its employment policies and practices, an associates union could effect real change — and it could start with law students organizing around opposition to recent recruiting trends, says Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea.
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What 7th Circ. Samsung Decision Means For Mass Arbitration
The Seventh Circuit's recent decision in Wallrich v. Samsung highlights the dilemma faced by mass arbitration filers in the face of nonpayment of arbitration fees by the defending party — but also suggests that there are risks for defendants in pursuing such a strategy, says Daniel Campbell at McDermott.
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How Justices Upended The Administrative Procedure Act
In its recent Loper Bright, Corner Post and Jarkesy decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court fundamentally changed the Administrative Procedure Act in ways that undermine Congress and the executive branch, shift power to the judiciary, curtail public and business input, and create great uncertainty, say Alene Taber and Beth Hummer at Hanson Bridgett.
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Lessons From Recent SEC Cyber Enforcement Actions
The recent guidance by the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance is helpful to any company facing a cybersecurity threat, but just as instructive are the warnings raised by the SEC's recent enforcement actions against SolarWinds, R.R. Donnelley and Intercontinental Exchange, say attorneys at O'Melveny.
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9th Circ. Ruling Flags Work Harassment Risks Of Social Media
The recent Ninth Circuit ruling in Okonowsky v. Garland, holding an employer could be liable for a co-worker's harassing social media posts, highlights new challenges in technology-centered and remote workplaces, and underscores an employer's obligation to prevent hostile environments wherever their employees clock in, say Jennifer Lada and Phillip Schreiber at Holland & Knight.
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7th Circ. Ruling Sheds Light On Extraterritoriality In IP Law
A recent Seventh Circuit decision involving the Defend Trade Secrets Act, allowing for broader international application of trade secrets laws, highlights a difference in how trade secrets are treated compared to other areas of intellectual property law, say Armin Ghiam and Maria Montenegro-Bernardo at Hunton.
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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Is My Counterclaim Bound To Fall?
A Pennsylvania federal court’s recent dismissal of the defendants’ counterclaims in Morgan v. Noss should remind attorneys to avoid the temptation to repackage a claim’s facts and law into a mirror-image counterclaim, as this approach will often result in a waste of time and resources, says Matthew Selmasska at Kaufman Dolowich.
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Series
Playing Dungeons & Dragons Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Playing Dungeons & Dragons – a tabletop role-playing game – helped pave the way for my legal career by providing me with foundational skills such as persuasion and team building, says Derrick Carman at Robins Kaplan.
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Illinois BIPA Reform Offers Welcome Relief To Businesses
Illinois' recent amendment to its Biometric Information Privacy Act limits the number of violations and damages a plaintiff can claim — a crucial step in shielding businesses from unintended legal consequences, including litigation risk and compliance costs, say attorneys at Taft.
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Class Action Law Makes An LLC A 'Jurisdictional Platypus'
The applicability of Section 1332(d)(10) of the Class Action Fairness Act is still widely misunderstood — and given the ambiguous nature of limited liability companies, the law will likely continue to confound courts and litigants — so parties should be prepared for a range of outcomes, says Andrew Gunem at Strauss Borrelli.
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3 Leadership Practices For A More Supportive Firm Culture
Traditional leadership styles frequently amplify the inherent pressures of legal work, but a few simple, time-neutral strategies can strengthen the skills and confidence of employees and foster a more collaborative culture, while supporting individual growth and contribution to organizational goals, says Benjamin Grimes at BKG Leadership.
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How Justices' E-Rate Decision May Affect Scope Of FCA
The U.S. Supreme Court’s eventual decision in Wisconsin Bell v. U.S., determining whether reimbursements paid by the E-rate program are "claims" under the False Claims Act, may affect other federal programs that do not require payments to be made by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, says David Colapinto at Kohn Kohn.
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New State Carbon Capture Laws: Key Points For Developers
Multiple states have introduced or expanded legal frameworks for carbon capture and sequestration this year, and while there are some common themes, many of these state laws include unique approaches and requirements — which developers and investors should be aware of when considering potential projects and investment risks, say attorneys at Arnold & Porter.
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E-Discovery Quarterly: Rulings On Hyperlinked Documents
Recent rulings show that counsel should engage in early discussions with clients regarding the potential of hyperlinked documents in electronically stored information, which will allow for more deliberate negotiation of any agreements regarding the scope of discovery, say attorneys at Sidley.