Mar. 5, 2026
Supreme Court Rules Federal Contractors Cannot Immediately Appeal Immunity Denials
The high court unanimously decided that government contractors cannot seek immediate appellate review of a district court's rejection of their derivative sovereign immunity claims.
Mar. 4, 2026
Chicago Wins Dismissal of Discrimination Lawsuit
Court finds plaintiff failed to exhaust administrative remedies for Title VII claims
Mar. 4, 2026
4th Circuit Upholds Denial of Class Certification for Navy Federal Mortgage Applicants
Court rules district courts must evaluate class certification based solely on complaint's allegations under Rule 23.
Mar. 4, 2026
Cook County State's Attorney Criticized for Rollback of Criminal Justice Reforms
Faith leaders say Eileen O'Neill Burke's policies undermine pretrial justice and accountability
Mar. 3, 2026
DOJ Taps Chicago U.S. Attorney's Office to Lead Trade Fraud Task Force
The Northern District of Illinois will serve as a key prosecutorial partner in the cross-agency effort to combat customs evasion and smuggling.
Feb. 24, 2026
ABA in Settlement Talks with Anti-DEI Group
Lawsuit over law school scholarships prompts negotiations between the bar association and a nonprofit led by affirmative action opponent Edward Blum.
Feb. 23, 2026
Illinois Lawmakers Seek to Limit Private Equity in Law Firms
Proposed measures aim to reinforce rules against non-lawyer ownership of law firms amid growing private equity involvement
Feb. 23, 2026
Stephen Colbert Defies CBS Over Interview Restrictions
Late night host posts interview online after network warns it could trigger equal time rule
Feb. 21, 2026
School employees lose religious discrimination case over COVID-19 testing
7th Circuit affirms dismissal of Title VII claims against Illinois school districts
Feb. 21, 2026
Supreme Court Rulings Shift Against Trump as Shadow Docket Ends
Experts predict more losses for former president as justices confront administration's policies directly.
Feb. 16, 2026
Appeals Court Ends 'Pay-to-Play' FOIA Dismissal in Madison County Public Corruption Case
Illinois Appellate Court reverses lower court's requirement for plaintiff to pay $3,000 retainer to special master before FOIA lawsuit could proceed.
Feb. 12, 2026
Illinois Struggles to Clear Old Marijuana Records Despite Legalization
Expungement process remains slow and backlogged, leaving many still dealing with past convictions
Feb. 12, 2026
Conservative Lawyer Group Sues Evanston Over Reparations Payments
Judicial Watch argues the city's reparations program is unconstitutional.
Feb. 12, 2026
DOJ Seeks Examples of 'Judicial Activism' to Weigh Impeachment Referrals
Department seeks to assist Congress with constitutional oversight of federal judges
Feb. 11, 2026
Lawyers Allege 'Culture of Violence' Among Border Patrol Agents After Chicago Shooting
Evidence shows agents celebrated shooting of Marimar Martinez, a U.S. citizen, and praised the agent involved.
Feb. 11, 2026
Watchdog Group Sues Illinois City Over Race-Based Reparations Program
Judicial Watch challenges Evanston's $10 million reparations program in federal court.
