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WEBFederal judge dismisses case against DCFS workers over boy’s death. A man failed to adequately allege that state welfare workers violated his 6-year-old son’s due process rights when they closed an investigation into abuse allegations two months before the boy was beaten to death, a federal judge held. By Patricia Manson.
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WEBA federal judge tossed a tortious interference claim but allowed to two other counts to proceed in a lawsuit that alleges Allstate Insurance Co. blocked a woman’s attempts to sell her exclusive agency — one that sold only Allstate policies — in order to obtain her “book of business” at a reduced price. By Patricia Manson.
Judge nixes Chicago firefighter’s suit over free speech
WEB1 day ago · A Chicago firefighter who lost his job for posting racist and other offensive remarks on Facebook does not have a claim for a violation of his First Amendment rights, a federal judge ruled.In a written opinion, U.S. District Judge Matthew F. Kennelly of the Northern District of Illinois held former firefighter Sam Inendino’s interest in commenting as a private citizen on matters of public ...
Judge gives preliminary OK to NCAA’s $2.7B settlement
WEB18 hours ago · A judge granted preliminary approval Monday to the $2.78 billion legal settlement that would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players.U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken released an order setting a timeline for a deal that would put millions of dollars into the pockets of college athletes, who can begin applying for payment on Oct. 18.A final hearing is set for April 7, 2025 ...
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WEBOct 2, 2013 · FBI to pay $22M to settle sexual discrimination case. The FBI agreed Monday to pay more than $22 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging female recruits were singled out for dismissal in training and routinely harassed by instructors with sexually charged comments about their breast size, false allegations of infidelity and the need ...
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WEBAug 22, 2024 · Links to the full text of recent decisions by the 7th US Circuit Court of Appeals, Illinois Supreme Court and Illinois Appellate Court.
Illinois, Chicago overhaul paid leave laws to benefit workers
WEBFeb 14, 2024 · The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act introduces a comprehensive statewide standard for paid leave, ensuring a minimum of 40 hours annually of paid leave — which can be used for any reason — for all employees.Simultaneously, the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance will impose additional obligations on ….
Illinois Supreme Court amends rules on harassment - Chicago …
WEBMay 30, 2024 · The Illinois Supreme Court amended two rules of professional conduct Thursday, making it professional misconduct for an attorney to harass or discriminate “in the practice of law.”. The changes to Rule 8.4 (j), which addresses misconduct, and Rule 5.1, which addresses the responsibilities of partners, managers, and supervisory lawyers, are ...
Panel nixes suit against Chicago over retiree health benefits
WEBDec 5, 2023 · A state appellate panel refused to revive a suit filed by hundreds of city of Chicago employees seeking lifetime healthcare benefits, writing that “any reviewing court would be hard pressed to find abuse” in the tossing of the case from Cook County Circuit Court.The case, filed by 337 current and former city …