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The state of Illinois was admitted as the 21st state on December 3, 1818. Although not its Capital City, Chicago is one of the leading cities in the US discussed in relation to political, enforcement, police brutality, and murder cases. Illinois is located in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

The Capital City of Illinois is Springfield, and Illinois is nicknamed the “Prairie State”. The state bird is the Cardinal. The Purple Violet is the state flower and White Oak is the state tree. Its land area of about 58,000 sq. miles makes it the 25th largest state in the US. And, the population of approximately 12.8 million makes it the Fifth largest in the US. Chicago’s population of about 2.7 million, makes it the third most populous city in the US.

The National Law Review covers legal news coming out of Cook County, including the controversial sweetened beverage tax and its subsequent repeal and new paid sick leave employment requirements.

Chicago, and Illinois in general, was highly populated by immigrant workers in the early 1900s. Namely because of job-growth in textile, coal mining, industrial, and manufacturing jobs, the state became a hub for immigrants. Additionally, The Great Migration which swept through Chicago established a large community of African Americans, bringing famous jazz and blues music cultures to the city.

A number of US Presidents have been elected while living in Illinois. Most famously noted is Lincoln (where the Land of Lincoln logo is still seen on state license tags today). However, other Presidents including Ulysses S. Grant and Barack Obama were also residents when nominated into office. Hillary Clinton and Ronald Reagan were also born in Illinois. Two presidential libraries are in the state of Illinois as well.

Today, the state has a Democratic stronghold in elected offices. Although current governor and lieutenant governors are Republican (voted in 2015), the secretary of state, attorney general, comptroller, treasurer, and US Senators Class II and III, are all members of the Democratic Party. The state has voted Democratic in all elections to date, dating back to 1992. The state has a total of 18 congressional districts, with 11 delegates being Democratic and the other 7 members being part of the Republican party.

There are many prestigious law school located in Illinois, and in Chicago in particular. For example, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is located in the heart of downtown Chicago. DePaul University College of Law is located in Chicago's famous Loop, The University of Illinois and Loyola Law School are are also located in Illinois.

The National Law Review covers litigation on the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, non-compete agreements, sexual harassment and training regulations and data breach/security issues. Visitors to The National Law Review will also find information on election news, Illinois Supreme Court cases, and all the latest legal news from Illinois.

Date	Title	Organization
28 Sep	Price Gouging Weekly Round Up - September 28, 2020	Proskauer Rose LLP
25 Sep	Use of Technology Assisted Review Finds Support in Northern District of Illinois	Proskauer Rose LLP
24 Sep	COVID-19: US State Policy Report – September 22 and 23, 2020	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
22 Sep	When Can I Appeal a Family Law Court Order?	Anderson & Boback
22 Sep	Separating Without Your Children in a Chicago Divorce	Anderson & Boback
22 Sep	Vaping – The Next Wave of Lawsuits	Clifford Law Offices
22 Sep	COVID-19: US State Policy Report – September 19-21, 2020	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
19 Sep	Important Car Accident Statistics for Chicago Residents	Clifford Law Offices
31 Aug	What is the Collaborative Divorce Process?	Anderson & Boback
28 Aug	COVID-19: US State Policy Report – August 28, 2020	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
28 Aug	The Energizer - Volume 73	K&L Gates
28 Aug	Court Sua Sponte Dismisses Part of BIPA Claim Before Denying Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
25 Aug	COVID-19: US State Policy Report – August 24, 2020	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
21 Aug	COVID-19: US State Policy Report – August 20, 2020	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
20 Aug	Ways to Speed Up Your Divorce	Anderson & Boback
18 Aug	White Castle Still Required to Face Manager’s Collecting and Sharing Data Suit	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
17 Aug	How Are Millennial Prenuptial Agreements Different?	Anderson & Boback
15 Aug	Children Return to School in the Age of COVID-19	Anderson & Boback
13 Aug	Illinois Employers Must Report Final Adverse Judgments, Administrative Rulings by October 31, 2020	Jackson Lewis P.C.
11 Aug	Time Is Money: A Quick Wage-Hour Tip on … Recovering Amounts Owed by a Departing Employee: You Know You Probably Cannot Deduct From Final Wages, but Can You Withhold Reimbursements for Expenses?	Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
11 Aug	Illinois Appeals Court Reignites GO Bond Challenge	Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
11 Aug	COVID-19: US State Policy Report – August 10, 2020	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
7 Aug	California, Illinois and New York File Suit Against OCC’s “Valid When Made” Final Rule	Katten
31 Jul	TWO BITES– ONE APPLE: : Court Denies Class Certification in Skip Trace TCPA Case but Gives Plaintiff a Second Chance—And a Little Help	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
30 Jul	Without Personal Jurisdiction or Causal Relationship, Wheels Come Off Misappropriation Claim	McDermott Will & Emery
28 Jul	COVID-19: US State Policy Report – July 27, 2020	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
28 Jul	Illinois Department of Human Rights Publishes FAQs on Workplace Transparency Act Reporting Mandate	Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
24 Jul	What Qualifies as Living Separate and Apart in a Chicago Divorce?	Anderson & Boback
21 Jul	Illinois, Chicago, Cook County Issue New COVID-19 Guidance, Restrictions	Jackson Lewis P.C.
21 Jul	Is Your Privacy Violated by Using Your Face to Train AI to Recognize Faces?	Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
21 Jul	Getting Back to Work: What Employers Should Keep in Mind About Industry-Related Requirements for Returning to Work Following Shutdown	Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
17 Jul	COVID-19: US State Policy Report – July 16, 2020	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
14 Jul	Paragard IUD Alleged to Cause Serious Injuries	Stark & Stark
14 Jul	Midwestern State Summary of Unemployment Eligibility During Temporary Shutdowns	Foley & Lardner LLP
13 Jul	Stay Home, Chicago: Emergency Order Requires Travelers from High-Risk States to Quarantine	Schiff Hardin LLP
10 Jul	COVID-19: US State Policy Report – July 9, 2020	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
9 Jul	Understanding and Enforcing Force Majeure Clauses in Commercial Real Estate Leases During the COVID-19 Pandemic	Faegre Drinker
9 Jul	Construction Contractor Pays $1 Million to Settle Fraud Allegations Relating to a Federal Program Designed to Help Disadvantaged Businesses	Tycko & Zavareei LLP
9 Jul	COVID-19’s Continued Impacts on Cannabis Operators	Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
7 Jul	Top 15 Questions Employers May Need Answered to Prepare for Chicago’s New Emergency Travel Order	Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
7 Jul	Travelers Take Note: City of Chicago Issues Emergency Travel Order	Much Shelist, P.C.
7 Jul	A Socially Distanced Ceremony: Virtual Execution of Estate Planning Documents	McDermott Will & Emery
1 Jul	Chicago's Fair Workweek Ordinance and Minimum Wage Increases Are Here – Are You Ready?	Much Shelist, P.C.
30 Jun	The Latest COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Illinois and Chicago Employers	Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
30 Jun	Changes to Chicago Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Become Effective July 1, 2020	Jackson Lewis P.C.
25 Jun	Illinois Moves to Phase 4 of Re-Opening Plan	Much Shelist, P.C.
18 Jun	White Castle Required to Face Manager’s Collecting and Sharing Data Suit	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
18 Jun	New Case Holds That COVID-19 Closure Order “Unambiguously” Triggers Force Majeure Clause	Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
17 Jun	Preliminary Approval Secured for Corner Bakery Café’s $3.2 Million Biometric Privacy Settlement	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
17 Jun	Are Divorced Parents Required to Pay for College in Illinois?	Anderson & Boback