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
5
2016
Chicago Task Force Proposes 5 Days Of Paid Sick Leave For Employees Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
24
2016
February 2016 Tax Credits & Incentives Update Horwood Marcus & Berk Chartered
Mar
22
2016
Consideration and Non-Compete Agreements: The State of the Law in Illinois Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
22
2016
Zero Tolerance: Employer Liability/Employee Rights Under Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
22
2016
Raffles: The Difference between Fundraising and Gambling in Illinois Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
18
2016
Consideration for Non-Competes in Illinois: You’re Better Off in Federal Court Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
15
2016
It's No Accident: The Illinois Workers' Compensation Act's Exclusivity Provisions Can Bar Civil Intentional Act Tort Claim Where Workers' Compensation Benefits Are Awarded Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
9
2016
Tippecanoe and the TCPA Too re: Political Prerecorded Voice Messages or Autodialed Calls Faegre Drinker
Mar
9
2016
Whistleblower’s Multi-Million Dollar Award Affirmed by Illinois Appellate Court Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
8
2016
Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Whistleblower’s Multi-Million Dollar Award Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
6
2016
Presence Health to Pay $500,000 To Conciliate EEOC Class Investigation U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Mar
2
2016
Electronic Log Devices: Trucking Industry Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
1
2016
A Twisting Path: Illinois Licensure Actions Against Physicians, Nursing Home Administrators, Nurses, and Other Professionals Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
1
2016
Using Automated Dispensing Systems in Illinois Long-Term Care Facilities Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
1
2016
Illinois Employment Litigation Year In Review – 2015 (Summary of 2015) Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
1
2016
Illinois Litigation Year In Review – 2015 (Oral Argument to Decision Times) Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
1
2016
Significant Decisions: Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Feb
29
2016
Copyright Suit Alleges Huckabee Campaign Lacks "Eye of the Tiger" Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
25
2016
Illinois Telemedicine Rules: Licensing, Practice, Payment Foley & Lardner LLP
Feb
24
2016
Ambiguous Allegations, Lack Of Imminent Harm, And Delay In Taking Action Doom Request For Temporary Restraining Order Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Feb
22
2016
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Physician's Application File and Data Bank Report Information Discoverable in Negligent Credentialing Lawsuit Katten
Feb
20
2016
Illinois Department of Revenue Further Revises its Proposed Amendments to Shipping and Handling Regulations McDermott Will & Emery
Feb
10
2016
Illinois Supreme Court “Upgrades” Willful Misconduct Requirements in Unemployment Cases McDermott Will & Emery
Feb
9
2016
Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Finding of Consumer Fraud Act Violation in Sales Tax Overcollection Case McDermott Will & Emery
Feb
9
2016
Illinois Legislative Changes and State Supreme Court Decision Substantially Help Employers Challenge Unemployment Claims Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Feb
8
2016
Game Goes On: Court Dismisses With Prejudice Class Action Alleging Social Gaming Micro-transactions Constitute Illegal Gambling Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
5
2016
Illinois: When Indemnitor Is Off the Hook For Contractual Indemnity Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Feb
4
2016
"Overly Broad": Employer Learns Bitter Lesson in Seeking to Enforce Restrictive Covenant Agreement Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
2
2016
Illinois Teacher's Employment Reinstated after Appellate Court finds her Dismissal was Unfounded Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Feb
2
2016
Transgender Student Denied Access to Girl’s Locker Room Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Feb
1
2016
Tag, You’re It: Biometric Information Privacy Act Class Action Against Shutterfly Moves Past 12(b)(6) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
1
2016
Judge Denies Neiman’s Motion to Dismiss Data Breach Class Action Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
1
2016
Retaliatory Discharge Lawsuits Filed By Injured Workers Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jan
29
2016
Facebook Not Subject to Specific Personal Jurisdiction in Illinois Vedder Price
Jan
26
2016
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Credentialing Applications are Discoverable in Case Against Hospital Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jan
25
2016
Public Duty Rule Abolished by IL Supreme Court and How It Impacts Your Local Police and Fire Depts Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jan
20
2016
Civil Rights Panel to Review EPA’s Coal Ash Disposal Policies on Jan. 22 ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jan
20
2016
Cook County, IL Judge Vacates $25 Million Settlement Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jan
19
2016
Initiative to Improve Quality After Discharge: New Caregivers’ Laws Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
14
2016
Illinois Appellate Court Rules Hospital Tax Exemption Law Unconstitutional Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
12
2016
Seventh Circuit Interprets Statute of Limitations for Family and Medical Leave Act Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jan
12
2016
Overview of New Laws Affecting Illinois Employers in 2016 Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jan
11
2016
Jury Awards Miller Over $74 Million For Caterpillar’s Misappropriation and Misuse of Confidential Information and Trade Secrets ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jan
8
2016
Early Ruling in Putative Biometrics Class Action May Provoke More Lawsuits Faegre Drinker
Jan
4
2016
2016 Employment Law Legislative Developments ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jan
4
2016
Photo Storage Service’s Collection of Faceprints May Violate Illinois Biometric Privacy Statute Proskauer Rose LLP
Dec
30
2015
Northern District of Illinois - Conclusory ATDS Allegations Fail Again Under Rule 12 Vedder Price
Dec
30
2015
The Exclusivity Provisions of the Illinois’ Workers’ Compensation Act and Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act Bar a Mesothelioma Plaintiff’s Occupational Exposure Claims Where Diagnosis Is Made After the Expiration of the Statute of Repose Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
29
2015
Another Federal District Court Judge In Illinois Refuses To Apply Illinois Appellate Court’s Fifield Decision Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
28
2015
EEOC Must Conciliate, But Still Few Answers Regarding Routine Separation Agreement Provisions Foley & Lardner LLP
 

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