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BigLaw Partner Paxil Suicide Judgment Reversed
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Last year, a jury returned a sizable verdict against GlaxoSmithKline, for the widow of a BigLaw partner that took his own life while on anti-depressant...
Lesbian Senior Center Tenant's FHA Case Revived
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed the dismissal of a sexual orientation discrimination and retaliation case brought by a resident of a senior...
State Farm to Pay $250M to End RICO Trial
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Forget about Russians interfering with elections. We should worry about State Farm. The insurance giant has reportedly agreed to pay $250 million to settle a...
Judge Denies New Evidence Motion for 'Making a Murderer' Defendant
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Convicted murderer Steven Avery became famous after the Netflix documentary about his case, "Making a Murderer." The publicity gained some sympathy for his...
Illinois Clean Energy and Nuclear Plant Subsidies Upheld
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld subsidies passed by the state of Illinois in 2016 to support clean and nuclear energy producers in the...
Dog Treat Class Action Hiccup
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Dog people can be a little crazy about their dogs (Exhibit A: My dog's Instagram). However, when a group of dog owners discovered that a popular treat they'd...