Illinois to Adopt NextGen Bar Exam in 2028
Major Milestone in Legal Licensing Illinois has announced its decision to switch to the NextGen Bar Exam in 2028, becoming…
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Illinois Woman’s Class Action Against Blue Cross Blue Shield Moves Forward as Court Finds ACA Violation
In a significant legal development, an Illinois woman, Kelsey Murphy, has received a green light from a federal court to…
Federal Judge Raises Concerns Over Push to Promote Junior Lawyer Arguments
U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, raised concerns over the growing trend of…
Disbarred Attorney Donnie Rudd Accused of Murdering Wife 45 Years Ago
Summary: A former Illinois attorney accused of murdering his wife 45 years ago is now facing trial for the alleged…
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.…
Illinois Man Rams Car into Airport to Flee Zombies
Summary: An Illinois man rammed the Peoria airport terminal and boarded an empty plane because the zombie apocalypse was coming.…
Controversial Immigration Debate Cancelled at University of Chicago Law
Summary: An immigration debate at the University of Chicago Law School was canceled this week. On Monday, the University of…
Former Schaumburg Attorney Stole from Clients, Including Own Uncle
Summary: Former attorney Lino J. Menconi was found guilty of two counts of theft of over $100,000 by an Illinois…
Uber Agrees to $20 Million Settlement in Text Message Class Action Lawsuit
Summary: Uber has settled a lawsuit that claimed they texted people promotions without their consent. Uber has reached another class-action settlement,…
Attorney Robert Beck Stole from Clients to Fund Lavish Lifestyle
Summary: An Illinois attorney has been stealing from clients to fund a lavish lifestyle, including nearly $30,000 towards monthly household…
15 States File DACA Lawsuit against Trump Administration
Summary: Fifteen states are suing the Trump Administration for ending the DACA program. After President Donald Trump revealed his decision…
Illinois Attorney Ralph Tellefsen III Kept “Nauseating” Amounts of Child Porn
Summary: An alarming amount of child pornography was found in the law office of an Elmhurst attorney. Investigators were tipped…