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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Aug 12 2016	Illinois Law Mandates Unpaid Child Bereavement Leave	Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug 22 2017	Trump Administration Stops Law Enforcement Funds to Chicago, Sanctuary City, and Gets Sued	Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep 14 2018	E-Verify Subject to Collective Bargaining	Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug 12 2019	Illinois Enacts Workplace Harassment Law, Creating New and Expanded Obligations for Employers	Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr 3 2020	Illinois Governor Extends COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Executive Orders Through April 30, 2020	Jackson Lewis P.C.
May 7 2020	‘Restore Illinois’ Plan: Five-Phase Reopening Approach to Ease Restrictions on Businesses, Gatherings	Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan 27 2021	States Challenge DOL’s Tip Regulations Final Rule, DOL Withdraws Opinion Letters	Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug 25 2021	Illinois Amended Victim’s Economic Security and Safety Act for Greater Employee Protections	Jackson Lewis P.C.
May 26 2022	Illinois Amends ‘One Day Rest in Seven’ Law, With Significant Revisions	Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov 25 2014	Is The Duty To Defend Broader Than The Duty To Indemnify? Your Insurer Doesn't Think So, And Surprisingly, Some Courts Agree.	Gilbert LLP
May 24 2019	The Opioid Crisis Costs Billions. Will Insurance Pay for It? (Part 2: "Occurrence")	Gilbert LLP
Oct 15 2020	Insurer Suggests Some Viruses Can Knock Down Buildings, Just Not Covid	Gilbert LLP
Jun 3 2021	Whistleblower Awarded Over $11 Million for Exposing False Claims Act Violations by Defense Contractor That Fraudulently Overcharged the US Marine Corps, Helping the Government Secure a $50 Million Settlement	Tycko & Zavareei LLP
Jul 9 2020	Construction Contractor Pays $1 Million to Settle Fraud Allegations Relating to a Federal Program Designed to Help Disadvantaged Businesses	Tycko & Zavareei LLP
May 10 2024	Poor Oversight: Healthcare Company & Owner to Pay $1 Million for Care Plan Oversight Service Billing Fraud	Tycko & Zavareei LLP
Jul 27 2021	Whistleblower Rewarded Over $2 Million for Exposing Contractor of Military Helicopters That Provided Unsafe Helicopters, Risking the Lives of Military Members Deployed to War Zones	Tycko & Zavareei LLP
Nov 5 2013	Federal Judge Denies Employer's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) Despite Proving Likelihood of Success in Trade Secrets Claim Against Former Employee	Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.
Nov 20 2013	Illinois Supreme Court Ruling Invalidates "Amazon" Sales Tax Law	Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.
Aug 7 2014	Did Abraham Lincoln Engage In The Unauthorized Practice Of Law?	Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Nov 9 2016	UK Parliament: Why President Lincoln Was Wrong About House Divided (At Least In UK)	Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jan 16 2014	Contract Found To Exist Despite Revocation Of The Nevada LLC’s Charter Five Years Before The Contract Was Signed	Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Mar 12 2019	What Does California's LLC Alter Ego Statute Have To Do With A Delaware Corporation?	Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Sep 11 2014	Indian Nations Law Focus–September, 2014	Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb 13 2015	Another Court Rejects Notion that Restrictive Covenant Agreements Must be Supported by At Least Two Years of At-Will Employment	Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jun 28 2018	Abide by Abood No More: Public Sector Unions Take A Direct Hit On Agency Fees	Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Aug 9 2018	Back To School: Are Your Employees Entitled To Leave?	Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jun 18 2020	New Case Holds That COVID-19 Closure Order “Unambiguously” Triggers Force Majeure Clause	Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jan 29 2015	Beware of Limits to Criminal History Inquiries in Employment Applications	Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Aug 3 2016	Salary Levels Aren’t the Only Ones Moving Up: More Minimum Wage Changes Coming in 2017	Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jan 2 2015	Minimum Wage Surges in 2015 and Beyond	Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb 5 2015	Illinois Appellate Court Confirms That Two Years of Continued Employment Required for Non-Compete	Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Oct 1 2015	Rights of Publicity: A Potentially Catastrophic Pitfall for the Unwary Marketer as told by Jordan v. Dominick’s Finer Foods	Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Nov 28 2013	2013 Year-End Estate Planning Advisory	Katten
Dec 9 2014	Bridging the Week: December 1 to 5 and 8, 2014 [VIDEO]	Katten
Jul 23 2018	Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Privilege Protections Under the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005	Katten

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