January 21st, 2026 (Chicago, IL) – Recalled Yellowfin tuna linked to a potential botulism risk was inadvertently shipped to retail stores in multiple U.S. states, raising serious food safety concerns for consumers. The canned tuna was part of an active recall issued in February 2025, but Tri-Union Seafoods confirmed that a third-party distributor mistakenly released the affected Genova Yellowfin Tuna products into the marketplace despite the recall being in effect.

The recalled tuna may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a dangerous foodborne bacterium that can produce botulinum toxin under low-oxygen conditions commonly found in sealed cans. Contaminated products may not…
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Once again, a major agency has recognized Ankin Law for having some of the elite lawyers

We’re proud to announce that 12 of our attorneys have been named as 2026 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers.

This is an honor that’s reserved for the top five percent of all attorneys in the state. Candidates are evaluated by Super Lawyers on 12 different criteria before being reviewed by peers in the field, and final selections are made.

Along with the awarding of the Super Lawyers honor, there is also a “Rising Stars”  designation that’s reserved for the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in…
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If there is a case study as to why someone injured at work needs a Personal Injury lawyer by their side, it’s Claude.

He was injured when he fell through a six-foot hole while at work, but the support he hoped to get from his employer wasn’t there.

“The next day, I’m on crutches in a brace – a knee brace, a wrist brace, and my operations manager comes out and he’s like, ‘He has to be doing something, or he could just go home,’” said Claude. “I’m like, ‘What? I just fell through a six-foot hole.”

It was then…
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There are people throughout Chicagoland from all walks of life who are doing good for themselves along with our community.

Some of them are in community service, others in sports, while some have made their contributions through the arts. Each has brought their best to their chosen passion to make those around them better.

That’s why we’re proud to salute a special group of “Chicagoans You Should Know” every year at Ankin Law.

Here are the individuals and organizations that we spotlighted in 2025.

Mickey Bryant – Black and Brew Chicago

Rhoda Rosen – Red Line Service

Wayne Messmer – …
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There are thousands of students entering classes this January to begin their work toward becoming an attorney.

It’s the start of a three-year journey where they will learn to start thinking like a lawyer, with numerous challenges along the way.

Sometimes this can be a little overwhelming for someone just getting into the legal field, but luckily, we have attorneys at Ankin Law who are willing to pass along some knowledge.

One of the people who is willing to do so is Attorney Jennifer Kelly, who is a graduate of DePaul University School of Law. She’s worked on both the…
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To keep up with an ever-changing world, Ankin Law is doing what it can to make improvements for the better.

We’ve had that same philosophy from when we started our Personal Injury firm in Chicago in 1997 and continue that as we head into our 29th year of practice.

It’s about adding new technology that will better help us to improve the way that we get our client’s cases from the beginning to the end as efficiently as possible.

It’s also about adding great people to our roster at Ankin Law – from communicative, empathetic Receptionists and Intake Specialists to talented…
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Taking to the airwaves to talk about the way we help those injured in Chicagoland has become an art at Ankin Law.

Whether it’s with athletes or celebrities, in a recording studio or on a baseball diamond, Attorney Howard Ankin isn’t afraid to try anything for a spot.

That was proven true in a collection of Ankin Law commercials that we taped for ABC7 Chicago late in 2025.

In one of the spots that featured Meteorologist Cheryl Scott, Howard was covered in lights for a spot that would be used around the holidays. Another would be his being covered with…
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January 12, 2026 (Chicago, IL) – Modern Warrior has issued a nationwide recall of all lots of Modern Warrior Ready, a dietary supplement designed to boost metabolism and reduce cravings. The product was sold directly to customers via online stores. The recall was issued due to the presence of potentially harmful undeclared ingredients, including tianeptine, 1,4-DMAA, and aniracetam that was discovered after routine testing.

Why Are These Ingredients Dangerous?

Products with undeclared ingredients are often dangerous due to many factors, including adverse health reactions, allergic reactions, and reactions with other drugs. Companies owe a duty of care to consumers to…
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As the calendar turns to 2026, Ankin Law attorneys are already back at work helping those in need around Chicagoland.

Thousands of people came to our Chicago law firm last year for help and we’re still assisting those clients as we get into the new year.

While Ankin Law continues to adapt to the changing landscape of the legal world, there are still a few principals in which we hold ourselves every day.

The first is living up to the mantra for our firm that was set by Attorney Howard Ankin: “Injury Law Made Personal.” That’s doing our very…
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After a slip and fall accident that resulted in a severe tibial fracture, a security guard was denied workers’ compensation benefits by his employer, United Security Services, Inc.. He enlisted the help of Ankin Law attorney Phil Risley who was able to secure permanent partial disability benefits, and temporary total disability benefits, along with payment of outstanding medical services.

The injured security guard worked as a supervisor for United Security Services and was assigned to the Hyatt Regency at McCormick Place. His duties included observing, patrolling, monitoring cameras, and completing reports. After midnight, while in the security office, he slipped…
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The holidays are all about sharing and giving, so naturally, Ankin Law is pretty busy the last month of the year.

Attorney Howard Ankin has always made it a priority to give back to the Chicagoland area, where he both grew up and now practices law. One of the ways he did was to a South Side church that’s trying to make things better for children in the city.

Ankin Law was proud to donate to Pastor Kenyatta Smith’s “Operation Cover Chicago.” This is an event that’s run out of Another Chance Church on South Harvard Avenue and provides toys to…
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Throughout Chicagoland, you’ve certainly seen us talk about the importance of “Injury Law Made Personal” to everyone at our firm.

That’s through advertisements with Attorney Howard Ankin over the air on radio television, online or various forms of transportation around the Chicago area.

But if you really want proof that we take your case personally, why not speak to the ones that we’ve helped when injured.

That’s why we take so much pride in sharing our “Client Stories” on Social Media.

It’s a chance for the public to hear from people that we represented in their case from start to…
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January 6, 2026 (Chicago, IL) – Gold Star Distribution Inc., based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has issued an FDA recall of several products distributed in three states after inspections found rodent and bird contamination at its facility. According to the FDA, the unsanitary conditions included rodent feces, urine, and avian droppings in areas used to produce medical devices, human food, dietary supplements, cosmetic products, and pet food.

Families in Illinois may come into contact with these recalled products through routine travel, retail purchases, or household use and should remain vigilant to protect themselves, their families, and their pets.

The Risks of…
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