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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Jun
13
2022
Chicago’s Minimum Wage Increase Set to Take Effect July 1, 2022 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
10
2022
Illinois Expands Unpaid Child Bereavement Leave to Cover Additional Family Members, Losses Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
10
2022
Now is the Time for Employers to Report Pay Equity Data to the Illinois Labor Department Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
8
2022
Illinois Boating Accident Statistics Clifford Law Offices
Jun
8
2022
Bicycle Accident Statistics Clifford Law Offices
Jun
8
2022
Federal Court Stays BIPA Litigation While Applicable Statute of Limitations is Still in Question Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
8
2022
Updates to Automatic Renewal Laws with New Consent, Notice, and Cancellation Requirements in the United States and Germany Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
7
2022
Illinois Excludes Employees Subject to CBA Provisions from ‘One Day Rest in Seven’ Requirements Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
6
2022
More Breaks for Illinois Employees (Or Else More Penalties for Employers) Foley & Lardner LLP
Jun
3
2022
Illinois Court Declares State’s Pre-Judgment Interest Statute Unconstitutional Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
2
2022
New Sexual Harassment Prevention Requirements for Many Chicago Employers Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
1
2022
Illinois Prejudgment Interest Update: Prejudgment Interest Statute Held Unconstitutional Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
May
31
2022
Stricter Requirements Added to Illinois One Day Rest in Seven Act Proskauer Rose LLP
May
26
2022
Illinois Amends ‘One Day Rest in Seven’ Law, With Significant Revisions Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
26
2022
Chicago Public Schools Notifying Students and Staff of Vendor’s Ransomware Attack Robinson & Cole LLP
May
26
2022
Voiceprints and Biometric Litigation Robinson & Cole LLP
May
25
2022
Attorney-Client Privilege Issues: Illinois Corporations and Other Jurisdictions ArentFox Schiff LLP
May
24
2022
What Principles of Explainability and Transparency Should an Employer Consider When Using Video Interviewing and Similar Automated Hiring Tools? Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
May
24
2022
City of Chicago Expands Protections for Victims of Sexual Harassment Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
24
2022
Illinois Issues Proposed Regulations in Connection With Equal Pay Registration Certificate Requirements Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
20
2022
Illinois Governor Signs One Day Rest in Seven Act Amendment Into Law Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
19
2022
Chicago City Council Expands Sexual Harassment Laws Proskauer Rose LLP
May
18
2022
Illinois Equal Pay Act’s Certification Requirement Extended to More Employers Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
16
2022
Illinois Department of Labor Clarifies Amendments to Illinois Equal Pay Act Vedder Price
May
14
2022
Chicago Adopts New Sexual Harassment Prevention Obligations for Employers Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
13
2022
California’s Draft Regulations Spotlight Artificial Intelligence Tools’ Potential to Lead to Discrimination Claims Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
12
2022
Facial Recognition: Clearview-ACLU Settlement Charts a New Path for BIPA and the First Amendment Polsinelli PC
May
12
2022
Privacy Tip #331 – ACLU Settles Facial Recognition Suit with Clearview AI Robinson & Cole LLP
May
4
2022
Illinois Department of Labor Publishes Guidance for Employers Seeking Equal Pay Registration Certificate Proskauer Rose LLP
May
2
2022
Amendments to Illinois’s Human Trafficking Recognition Training Act May Expand the Scope of Covered Employers to Include Restaurants and Truck Stops Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
May
1
2022
Northern District of Illinois Decisions Find Access or Disclosure Exclusion Precludes Coverage for BIPA Claims, Creating a New Split in the District Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Apr
29
2022
California Strikes Back: Filing Cross-Complaint Alleging FinTech is “True Lender,” Seeks $100M Penalty Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
28
2022
BREAKING: Federal Judge in Illinois Affirms that BIPA Extends to Information Derived from Photographs Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Apr
27
2022
Attorney-Client Privilege Issues: When Directors Can Access Privileged Corporate Records ArentFox Schiff LLP
Apr
26
2022
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Biometric Class Action: Settlements Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Apr
22
2022
Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries. ArentFox Schiff LLP
Apr
19
2022
7th Cir. Affirms Summary Judgment On Illinois Whistleblower Act and Illinois Jury Act Retaliation Claims Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
12
2022
When Do Minority Shareholders Owe Fiduciary Duties? What Jurisdictions Across the Country Say ArentFox Schiff LLP
Apr
8
2022
FTC Imposes Record-Setting $10M Fine Against Multistate Auto Dealer, Settling Charges of Racial Discrimination and Unauthorized Charges Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
6
2022
Recent BIPA Opinion May Have Significant Implications on The Scope of Section 15(b) Claims Moving Forward Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Apr
1
2022
JUST RELEASED: 2022 Q1 AI/Biometric Litigation Trends Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
27
2022
Illinois Equal Pay Act Requirements: Implementation Rules Still Pending as Rolling Registration Deadlines Approach Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
22
2022
White House Focuses on Pay Equity and Transparency Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
17
2022
COVID-19: State Law Telehealth Considerations: State Licensure Requirements Persist, Permissible Telehealth Modalities Generally Expand, and Insurance Parity Laws Ensure Reimbursement (Part 2 of a 3-Part Series) K&L Gates
Mar
16
2022
What HR Professionals Need to Know About Illinois Equal Pay Act Certificate Applications von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Mar
15
2022
Strawberry Pop-Tart Claims Dismissed Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
14
2022
New Reporting and Certification Requirements: Illinois Equal Pay Act Amendments Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
12
2022
Illinois Equal Pay Act: New Registration Certificate Requirements Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Mar
11
2022
Fintech Flips Script, Sues California Regulator Over 36% Rate Cap Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
10
2022
Do Certain Exclusions Preclude a Duty to Defend for Claims Under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act? Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
 

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