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Dechert to Close Offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Chicago

Announcement and Details On Wednesday, U.S. law firm Dechert announced plans to close its offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, and…

Allegations of Mass Layoffs at Food Retailers: Foxtrot, Dom’s, Outfox Sued

Sudden Closure Sparks Legal Action Foxtrot Retail Inc., Dom’s Market LLC, and their merged entity, Outfox Hospitality LLC, face a…

Former Chicago Alderman Edward Burke Convicted on Racketeering, Bribery, and Extortion Charges

A federal jury in Chicago rendered a verdict on Thursday, finding former city alderman Edward Burke guilty on charges of…

Federal Judge Acquits Environmental Lawyer of Insider Trading Charges

In a significant turn of events, a federal judge in Chicago has acquitted David Sargent, an environmental lawyer, of insider…

Baker McKenzie Welcomes Colleen Baime to Strengthen its Chicago Roots

Expanding Commercial Litigation Practice with a Top-Tier Addition In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the vibrant legal…

Atlanta and Chicago Law Firms Join Forces in the Latest Legal Industry Merger Trend

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, an Atlanta-based law firm, and Freeborn & Peters, a Chicago-based law firm, recently announced their plans…

HBR Consulting Acquires Law Firm IT Services Provider Keno Kozie

HBR Consulting LLC (HBR), a leading advisory, managed services, and software solutions provider to the legal industry, has acquired Keno…

Fair Housing Law Internship Program for Undergrads Offered at John Marshall Law

Summary: John Marshall Law School will start offering a new course for undergraduates regarding fair housing and fair lending laws.…

Lawyer Who Allegedly Impersonated Judge May Have Committed Suicide

Summary: Rhonda Crawford allegedly committed suicide last week.  On Thursday, Calumet City police responded to a call that a woman…

John Marshall Law School Will Accept the GRE for Fall 2018

Summary: John Marshall Law School in Chicago will accept the GRE.  The John Marshall Law School in Chicago is the…

Chicago Ordered to Pay Wrongly Convicted Ex-Gangster’s $5.6 Million Legal Fees

Summary: An ex-Chicago gangster was awarded $5.6 million in legal fees in addition to his $22 million damages judgment.  The…

Chicago Lawyer Suspended for Withholding Information

Summary: A former city of Chicago lawyer was suspended for 90-days after being accused of withholding information in a civil…