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Richard Posner Retires from Appellate Court

Summary: Appellate judge Richard Posner announced his plan to retire from the court of appeals and focus on teaching and…

Lawsuit Claims Walgreens Wrongfully Taxed Customers for Unsweetened Drinks

Summary: A new lawsuit claims Walgreens unjustly enriched itself by taxing unsweetened drinks. In Cook County, Illinois, stores must charge…

Woman with “Distinctive” Boobs Sues Plastic Surgeons for Posting Pics Online

Summary: "Jane Doe" is suing her plastic surgeon for posting before-and-after pictures of her boob job on their website without…

Lawyer Alison Motta Suspended for Saying F-Word in Court

Summary: Chicago attorney, Alison Motta has been suspended for 90 days for using profanity during a trial.  UPDATE: Alison Motta's…

Chicago Judge Murdered Outside His Home

Summary: A Chicago judge was shot and killed outside his home along with another woman with the gunman still at…

Chicago Police Arrest Teen for Facebook Live Sexual Assault

Summary: A teenager has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl on Facebook Live.  On Sunday, Chicago police said…

Top 12 Law Schools with the Highest LSAT Scores

Summary: U.S. News Short List has released a ranking of the schools with the highest LSAT score averages.  Until more…

Immigration Lawyer Sentenced for Fake Asylum Claims

Summary: A disbarred immigration attorney was sentenced to 15 months in prison for lying on asylum applications. A Chicago lawyer…

JD Journal’s Top Healthcare Law Firms in Chicago

Summary: JD Journal has identified the best healthcare law firms in Chicago. Note: These are BCG Attorney Search's favorite healthcare…

Bow Truss Sues Marcus Lemonis for $26 Million

Summary: Coffee company Bow & Truss is suing Marcus Lemonis and his company for $26 million in what they claim…

Four Suspects Charged with Beating Disabled Boy Held without Bail

Summary: The four young suspects in Chicago charged with kidnapping and beating a disabled teenager for several days will be…

JD Journal’s Top Chicago Bankruptcy Boutique Law Firms

Summary: This year, JD Journal has named three law firms as the Best Bankruptcy Boutiques in Chicago. Note: These are BCG…