Earlier this week, Lake County Judge Luis A. Berrones ruled that the name of Lake County Board candidate Juan Beto Ruiz (Reynoso) should not be on the ballot. The Lake County Clerk has already printed ballots with the name of candidate Ruiz on them. Ruiz is challenging incumbent Esiah Campos; and his name has been printed as Juan Beto Ruiz. But his full legal name is Juan Beto Ruiz Reynoso. Unless Ruiz appeals, any ballots cast for him will not be counted.

Under the Illinois Election Code, candidates may use given names, initials, or commonly known nicknames when filing nomination…
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Earlier this week, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified an important question in sovereign immunity law: when does a state-created entity qualify as an “arm of the State” entitled to share the State’s immunity from suit? In a unanimous 9–0 decision authored by Justice Sotomayor, the Court held that the New Jersey Transit Corporation is not an arm of the State of New Jersey and therefore cannot invoke the State’s sovereign immunity in out-of-state lawsuits. Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp.

The case arose from two accidents involving New Jersey Transit buses: one happened in New York City, and the…
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The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is joining The Chicago Bar Association (CBA) and the CBA Alliance for Women to stage a unique Women’s History Month CLE, spotlighting the relationship between pageantry and lawyering.
“Pageants, Professionalism, and Power: Unexpected Lessons for Lawyers from Pageantry ” will take attendees behind the scenes, as a panel of Illinois lawyers and judges discusses how the skills they developed through pageantry have shaped their success in legal and judicial careers.
The in-person CLE will be held on Thursday, March 19, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. at the CBA, 321 S. Plymouth Ct.,…
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Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum Podcast just released Episode 102: Web Accessibility. In this episode, Jamie Wilkey, a Partner at
Lauterbach & Amen, joins Ancel Glink’s Katie Nagy to
discuss the Department of Justice’s final rule on web accessibility under Title
II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They explore the new
requirements for state and local governments to ensure their web content and
mobile applications are accessible to individuals with disabilities, and offer
practical advice on implementation, technical standards, and compliance
deadlines (starting on April 24, 2026 for some larger governments). 
Highlights:

  • The
    Technical Standard:     An overview of 

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    Few people experience the misfortune of a workplace injury.  And that’s a good thing.  None of us wants to get injured, and certainly not seriously enough to require surgery.
    I recently settled my client’s case that involved not one, but two, separate knee surgeries, and also a reinjury to one of the knees after he had recovered from surgery.  Find out more about what happened to him, and how I was able to garner fair compensation for his injuries.
    Left, Right, Left, Right…
    My client is a long-time flight attendant for one of the major airlines.  He loves his job…
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    It’s Chicago’s “birthday,” and Ankin Law is joining many others in the city in celebrating the occasion on Wednesday. Attorney Howard Ankin had a unique way to honor the 189th anniversary of its incorporation on March 4, 1837. At the firm’s home office at 10 North Dearborn in the Loop, the Chicago four-star flag along with the American flag the week before the birthday.  This was completed by the WGN Flag and Decorating Company in Chicago during the evening of February 26.  It’s one of the many ways that Ankin Law shows its pride in being based in Chicago and representing …
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    Accident News | North Chicago, IL

    A two-vehicle crash in North Chicago on Monday evening left both cars severely damaged and resulted in five people being hospitalized, prompting a large emergency response at the scene. According to the North Chicago Police Department, the crash occurred around 9:20 p.m. near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Dickey Avenue.

    Police officers and firefighters arrived after receiving reports of a serious collision involving a mid-size sedan and a compact car. Initial 911 calls suggested that one person may have died, but authorities later confirmed that the report was incorrect. When…
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    Accident News | Chicago, Illinois

    A deadly multi-vehicle crash sparked a fiery and chaotic scene Tuesday night on the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago, leaving one person dead and several others injured while shutting down traffic for hours. According to the Illinois State Police, the crash occurred around 10:24 p.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 90 near Natoma Avenue. Authorities said as many as five vehicles were involved in the collision. During the crash, three vehicles left the roadway and struck a nearby light pole before becoming engulfed in flames.

    Emergency crews arrived to find multiple vehicles burning and…
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    In this episode, Jamie Wilkey, a Partner at
    Lauterbach & Amen    , joins Ancel Glink’s Katie Nagy to
    discuss the Department of Justice’s final rule on web accessibility under Title
    II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They explore the new
    requirements for state and local governments to ensure their web content and
    mobile applications are accessible to individuals with disabilities, and offer
    practical advice on implementation, technical standards, and compliance
    deadlines starting on April 24, 2026 for some larger governments. Questions?
    Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! 

    Highlights:

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    A mass tort is when many people sue a company or entity for causing similar harm or injury. Historically, there have been mass torts for defective automobile ignition switches, medical devices, prescription drugs, asbestos, terrorist attacks, oil spills, train wrecks, and airplane crashes.
    Companies have an obligation to make sure that anything they sell is effective and safe. But if you have been harmed by a product or injured in an accident, a Chicago personal injury lawyer in Illinois, can represent you or your loved one. Mass torts combine the expertise of various professionals and represent the masses cost-effectively.
    What…
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    If you have been charged with selling drugs in Illinois, prison may not be inevitable. The answer depends on several factors, including what drug was involved, how much, whether you have a prior record, and how your case is handled from the start.
    Some charges carry mandatory prison time, while others allow for probation or other alternatives. Understanding where your case falls makes a real difference. If you are facing drug charges in 2026, our Kane County, IL illegal drug sale defense lawyer can help you understand your options.
    How Does Illinois Define Drug Sales?
    Under 720 ILCS 570/401,…
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    Hospital malpractice in Illinois frequently involves institutional negligence, not just errors by individual doctors or nurses. When hospital systems fail, patients are the ones who suffer the consequences. Institutional negligence occurs when a hospital’s policies, staffing decisions, communication systems, or supervision break down and patient safety is compromised. Warning signs may be missed, urgent concerns may not be escalated, and necessary medications or equipment may not be available when care is needed. Illinois law recognizes that hospitals are responsible for how their systems operate. These cases focus on where hospital systems failed, why providers were unable to act, and whether…
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    Question:
    I am a partner in a eighteen – lawyer insurance defense firm in Houston, Texas. There are ten equity partners and eight associates in the firm as well as an office manager/bookkeeper and six other paralegals/legal assistants. We started the practice nine years ago. Other than administrative matters handled by our office manager, the management of the firm is handled by involvement of all the partners. Currently, we are getting more and more frustrated with this method of governance and management. It takes forever to make decisions and the quality of our decision-making leaves a lot to be desired.
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    Do you have questions about the use of Facetime, Zoom or similar forms of video parenting time with your kids?
    Here’s a hopefully helpful article from family lawyer Michael Roe about the use of these technologies.
    Divorce law in Illinois continues to evolve with technology and changing family dynamics. One of the most significant emerging topics in recent years involves virtual parenting time — the use of electronic communication methods (such as video calls, phone calls, or messaging) to facilitate parent–child contact when in-person parenting time is not possible. As families navigate long distances or busy schedules, this development has…
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    Retailers may still be selling recalled products in Illinois and across the country, putting consumers at risk of illness, injury, or even death.  Federal law prohibits the continued sale of recalled consumer products. When a product recall is issued, retailers are expected to pull the products from store shelves to protect consumers from harm. So why are some recalled products still ending up in people’s shopping carts days, and even weeks after recalls are announced?  Despite FDA warnings, major retailers continue to get caught with recalled products still on store shelves, sometimes even weeks after recalls were announced. In some…
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    Numerous school districts across the United States still operate under desegregation orders originally implemented in the decades following the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which held that racially segregated school districts were unconstitutional. 347 U.S. 483 (1954). Achieving unitary status marks the point at which a formerly racially segregated school system is deemed to have dismantled de jure segregation and, therefore, may be released from federal court supervision. Generally, school districts operating under desegregation orders not only must comply with the specific requirements set forth in those orders but also have an “affirmative duty to…
    Continue Reading Some Recent Motions for Unitary Status Seem to Be Facing Less Careful Scrutiny