Illinois

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.

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Apr
16
2019
 Impactful Sexual Harassment Bill Passes Illinois Senate Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
19
2020
 Important Car Accident Statistics for Chicago Residents Clifford Law Offices
Aug
19
2013
 Improving Access to Justice – “Unbundling” Legal Services in Illinois The National Law Review / The National Law Forum LLC
Jun
3
2019
 In a Growth State of Mind – Consider Retirement Plan Mandates When Expanding Operations to New States Foley & Lardner LLP
Aug
12
2015
 In Chicago, Taxing the Cloud Will Wait (Mostly) Until 2016 McDermott Will & Emery
Oct
21
2015
 In Illinois, Who has Standing to Bring a Lawsuit When Your Company's Computers are Stolen? Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jan
27
2011
 In One Hand and Out the Other: An Overview of Recent Federal and Illinois Tax Legislation Affecting Individuals and Corporations Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
11
2014
 In the Illinois Courts-Retaliatory Discharge only Applies to At-Will Employees Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr
21
2016
 In Today’s Environment, What Is “Adequate Consideration” for a Restrictive Covenant Signed by an Existing Employee? Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jan
19
2021
 In Truck Accidents, the Driver May Not Be the Only One Responsible Clifford Law Offices
Feb
25
2020
 Inadvertent Construction Defects Are an ‘Occurrence’ Under the CGL Insurance Policy Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
28
2023
 Incentivizing Employees of an LLC with Profits Interests Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
May
19
2023
 Increases in the Community Spouse Resource Allowance and the Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
Sep
11
2014
 Indian Nations Law Focus–September, 2014 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jul
23
2021
 Indiana District Court Denies Students’ Challenge to Indiana University’s Vaccine Mandate Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
5
2014
 Indiana Follows Illinois In Key Noncompete Decisions from The Heartland Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
28
2019
 Individuals Need Not Allege Actual Injury to Sue for Damages Under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act Robinson & Cole LLP
Dec
27
2016
 Informed Consent for Surgery in Illinois: Does Surgeon’s Experience Level Matter? Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jan
19
2016
 Initiative to Improve Quality After Discharge: New Caregivers’ Laws Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
2
2018
 Innocent Until Proven Guilty: TCPA Complaint Using Unproven Claims in Earlier Suit as Crowbar for “Information and Belief” Allegations Deemed Insufficient Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Mar
17
2014
 Innovator Liability Theory Gets Traction in the Northern District of Illinois Armstrong Teasdale
Jun
18
2014
 Insurance Carrier Ending Coverage of Physicians Under Medicare Advantage Contracts Armstrong Teasdale
Nov
11
2014
 Insurance Carrier Successfully Defends Claim That It Was Guilty Of Bad Faith In Failing To Settle Within Policy Limits Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jul
29
2014
 Insurance Coverage: Illinois Court Rules Policy Language Precluded Replacement Cost for Equipment More Than Five Years Old Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr
6
2017
 Insurance Policy Did Not Prevent Association Recovery from Subcontractors for Defective Work in Illinois K&L Gates
Dec
18
2013
 Insured May Settle Claim Before Suit if Insurer Wrongfully Denies Coverage Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Dec
19
2016
 Insured’s Failure To Execute HIPAA Authorization And Submit To Oral Examination Under Oath Barred Her UIM Claim. Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jan
5
2023
 Insurer Can’t Flush Away Its Duty to Defend Hunton Andrews Kurth
Feb
17
2015
 Insurer Failure to Pay Defense Costs Excused by Insured Failure to Prove-Up Fees Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Oct
15
2020
 Insurer Suggests Some Viruses Can Knock Down Buildings, Just Not Covid Gilbert LLP
Jun
2
2021
 Insurer ‘Burned’ by Illinois Supreme Court Decision Regarding Tanning Salon’s Coverage for Biometric Information Disclosure Hunton Andrews Kurth
Nov
15
2010
 Internal Investigations: Involve Counsel to Minimize Risk (Unless You Want a Fool for a Client) Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
4
2011
 International Profit Associates to Pay $8 Million for Sexual Harassment of Eighty-Two Women U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Jul
22
2014
 International Securities Exchange, LLC v. Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated, Decision Granting Additional Discovery IPR2014-00097, 98 Faegre Drinker
Jul
23
2018
 Invention Assignment Agreements – How to Avoid Pitfalls Foley & Lardner LLP
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