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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Jan
12
2016
 Seventh Circuit Interprets Statute of Limitations for Family and Medical Leave Act Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Feb
20
2014
 Seventh Circuit Holds That a Trustee Had Constructive Notice of a Mortgage Under Illinois Law Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
4
2018
 Seventh Circuit Holding in Sexual Orientation Fair Housing Lawsuit May Foreshadow Similar Claims Brought Against Health Care Providers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
1
2023
 Seventh Circuit Follows Illinois Supreme Court Precedent and Finds BIPA Claims Timely Vedder Price
Dec
4
2017
 Seventh Circuit Finds Duty to Defend Triggered in Illinois When Subcontractor’s Defective Work Causes Damage To Other Parts Of Project Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
29
2011
 Seventh Circuit Finds Certain Food Labeling Fraud Claims Are Preempted Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
11
2020
 Seventh Circuit Finds Article III Standing for an Illinois BIPA Claim Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
11
2011
 Seventh Circuit Expands on Illinois Law Regarding Insurer’s Duty to Provide Independent Counsel Due to Conflict of Interest Johnson & Bell Ltd.
Aug
30
2021
 Seventh Circuit Endorses Objective Reasonableness as a Defense under the FCA Foley & Lardner LLP
Nov
20
2019
 Seventh Circuit Declines to Award Damages to Victorious Janus Plaintiff Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
3
2021
 Seventh Circuit Decision May Portend Increase in Equal Pay Act Claims for Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Employers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
7
2020
 Seventh Circuit Confirms Article III Standing for BIPA Plaintiffs Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
17
2020
 Seventh Circuit Class Action Litigation | Winter 2019/2020 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
30
2020
 Seventh Circuit Clarifies Scope of Article III Standing Under Illinois BIPA Proskauer Rose LLP
Jun
16
2020
 Seventh Circuit Breathes New Life into Refusal-to-Deal Claims MoginRubin
Dec
8
2010
 Seventh Circuit Announces a New Standard for Retaliatory Discharge Claims Brought Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act Vedder Price
Sep
16
2011
 Seventh Circuit Allows Supervisor to be Comparator of Plaintiff in Discriminatory Discharge Case Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
20
2018
 Seven Fundamental Elements of an Effective Compliance Program Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
19
2021
 Seven Cents in Website Revenue Just Doesn’t Cut It: Illinois Court Dismisses Plaintiffs’ BIPA Claims for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
13
2014
 Separation Agreements Continue to Generate Litigation Re: EEOC (Equal Opportunity Employment Commission) Litigation Vedder Price
Sep
22
2020
 Separating Without Your Children in a Chicago Divorce Anderson Boback & Marshall
Feb
9
2018
 Sensible State Coordination Allows Fintechs to Quickly Enter New Markets Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul
23
2014
 Sender Beware: How Your Emails or Letters may be Ruled a Binding Contract Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
5
2015
 Senate Bill 1573 Would Repeal Illinois Self-Procurement Tax McDermott Will & Emery
Apr
19
2023
 Selfie ID Biometric Verification Vendor’s Bid for Dismissal of BIPA Class Action Rejected by Federal Court Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
19
2012
 Self Insured Employer Entitled to Unlimited Worker’s Compensation Benefits from Guaranty Fund Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Sep
14
2011
 Seeking Corporate Dissolution: One Way to Turn Up the Heat on a Deadbeat Debtor Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
25
2015
 Second Time is (Not) a Charm: Another Illinois Court Rules Against Additional Insured Status Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
27
2015
 Second District Recognizes Possible New Theory of Recovery for Unpaid Subcontractors Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
May
11
2013
 SEC to Return Escrowed EB-5 Investment Funds to Immigrant Investors of Intercontinental Regional Center Trust of Chicago Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
4
2014
 SD3 v. Black & Decker (U.S.), Inc. – Virginia District Judge Axes Complaint Alleging Table Saw Safety Standards Conspiracy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
22
2010
 School Districts May Not Disclaim Obligations to Pay Retirement Benefits to Vested Employees Despite Expiration of Prior Collective Bargaining Agreements Johnson & Bell Ltd.
Dec
9
2019
 School District Required To Pay for Construction Work Despite Void Contract Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
3
2017
 Scary Stuff: Illinois Sales Tax Whistleblower Update – First E-tailers and now Custom Tailors Horwood Marcus & Berk Chartered
Jan
15
2019
 Scan Your Practices: Illinois Supreme Court to Resolve Biometric Privacy Standard Much Shelist, P.C.
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