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Chicago Legal News

• Faces of concussions: NHL's head-on battle with an epidemic - The Advocate May 23, 2019
  Faces of concussions: NHL's head-on battle with an epidemic  The AdvocateHOMER GLEN, Ill. (AP) — Wearing a black shirt with "Fight for your happiness" on the front and "Sick not weak" on the back, Daniel Carcillo eats an apple as his ...
• Rae Solomon Files a $25 Million Lawsuit Against Live Nation for Allegedly Stealing Her All-Female Country Music Festival Idea - Digital Music News May 23, 2019
  Rae Solomon Files a $25 Million Lawsuit Against Live Nation for Allegedly Stealing Her All-Female Country Music Festival Idea  Digital Music NewsRae Solomon claims Live Nation stole her idea as well as the potential headliners for her all-female country music festival.
• Illinois marijuana legalization proposal unclear on what information about pot companies could be kept secret - Chicago Tribune May 23, 2019
  Illinois marijuana legalization proposal unclear on what information about pot companies could be kept secret  Chicago TribuneSince its inception, the Illinois medical marijuana program has been shrouded in secrecy, with the government denying requests for information about who owns ...
• Ethics complaint alleges Ald. Edward Burke exerted 'improper influence' on behalf of labor unions - Chicago Tribune May 23, 2019
  Ethics complaint alleges Ald. Edward Burke exerted 'improper influence' on behalf of labor unions  Chicago TribuneAld. Edward Burke allegedly violated the ethics law by representing unions with members' claims pending before his committee, a complaint alleges.
• Federal lawsuit in fatal police shooting goes to appellate court - Journal Times May 23, 2019
  Federal lawsuit in fatal police shooting goes to appellate court  Journal TimesKENOSHA — A federal lawsuit against a Kenosha Police officer who shot and killed a man after a chase is being considered by the appellate court.
• Judge OKs Spanish instructor's age discrimination lawsuit vs Loyola University - Cook County Record May 22, 2019
  Judge OKs Spanish instructor's age discrimination lawsuit vs Loyola University  Cook County RecordA federal judge is allowing a Spanish instructor to continue her age discrimination lawsuit against Loyola University for refusing to allow her to interview for a ...
• Judge rejects Trump's effort to block congressional subpoenas for his banking records - Chicago Tribune May 22, 2019
  Judge rejects Trump's effort to block congressional subpoenas for his banking records  Chicago TribuneA New York judge refused Wednesday to block congressional subpoenas seeking financial records from two banks that did business with President Donald ...
• Hagens Berman: Appeals Court Overturns Decision, Allows Class-Action Lawsuit over Tainted Chicago Lead Pipes to Continue - Yahoo Finance May 22, 2019
  Hagens Berman: Appeals Court Overturns Decision, Allows Class-Action Lawsuit over Tainted Chicago Lead Pipes to Continue  Yahoo FinanceIn a 2-to-1 decision from the Illinois Appellate Court, a class-action lawsuit against the city of Chicago, alleging that the city knowingly engaged in construction ...
• Wheaton photo studio that allegedly offered sexual services will be shut down, court order states - Chicago Tribune May 22, 2019
  Wheaton photo studio that allegedly offered sexual services will be shut down, court order states  Chicago TribuneA photography studio that allegedly offered adult sexual services in the Wheaton area has agreed to close down by August, according to a court order.
• The Spin: With Emanuel holdovers in her administration, Lightfoot to make her mark with new school board - Chicago Tribune May 22, 2019
  The Spin: With Emanuel holdovers in her administration, Lightfoot to make her mark with new school board  Chicago TribuneFormer Mayor Rahm Emanuel has moved on, but his spirit lingers at City Hall with a line of his Cabinet members staying on to work in newly minted Mayor Lori ...