Insights: Results

In the News: Illinois

by Compiled by Tess Congo

A summary of newsworthy content from Illinois lawyers and law firms.

Understanding Illinois’ Workers’ Rights Amendment

by Gregory Sirico

Best Lawyers weighs in on Illinois' newly enacted Amendment 1, which sets to provide state workers with the right to collectively bargain and organize.

Notable Legal News Highlights in Illinois

by Abigail Rowe

Key litigation updates, major appointments, and headline-making cases involving top-listed lawyers in Illinois.

Sweeping Changes to Illinois Child Support

by Timothy E. Weiler

Sweeping changes to the way Illinois courts will calculate child support are set to take effect July 1, 2017.

Biometric Privacy: It’s Not Just an Illinois Issue

by Molly K. McGinley and Kenn Brotman

How BIPA Litigation May Impact Companies Outside of Illinois

Salvi & Maher, LLP: Illinois and Wisconsin's Personal Injury Firm

by Justin Smulison

For over 35 years, Salvi & Maher LLP has represented clients across Illinois and Wisconsin in personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, auto accidents and trucking litigation.

Salvi & Maher, LLP: Legal Leaders in Illinois and Wisconsin

by Justin Smulison

Q&A with Carlina Tapia-Ruano: Illinois Immigration Lawyer of the Year

by Tess Congo

Q&A with Carlina Tapia-Ruano of Tapia-Ruano & Gunn discussing her achievements in immigration law.

Illinois’ Pet Owners Can Now Seek Custody of Their Pets in Divorce Proceedings

by Weiler & Lengle

PA 100-0422 now requires a divorce judge to award one party or the other possession of and responsibility for the family pet or pets based upon a careful consideration of the animal’s “well-being.”

Midwest In the Law | 2021

by Gregory Sirico

We examined five court cases that were ongoing in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, and Indiana.

New Clean Slate Laws Pave Future of Criminal Justice Reform

by Bryan Driscoll

Maryland and Illinois offer a glimpse into how targeted legislative action can align justice reform with economic priorities.

The Best Lawyers in the Midwest

by Best Lawyers

Our 2022 Best Lawyers in the Midwest Digital publication features top-ranked legal talent, including Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America throughout six Midwest states.

Second City, Fifth Amendment

by Kimberly Leung

When police deny detainees the right to counsel, taxpayers cover costs.

Biometric Points of Contention

by Gregory Sirico

The collection of individuals' biometric data via smartphones, facial recognition software and more—presents a challenge to consumers, lawyers and legislators.

Patricia Brown Holmes: A Story of Resilience and Empowerment

by Patricia Brown Holmes

Native Chicagoan Patricia Brown Holmes has built an astonishingly varied career through sheer determination and an undimmed survival instinct. Throughout, she’s been determined to help others like her do the same.