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Single Amazon Sale to Illinois Sufficient for Personal Jurisdiction in Schedule A Trademark Case
Stussy, Inc. v. The Partnerships & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 26 C 2870, (N.D. Ill. June 1, 2026) (Kendall, C.J.).
Chief Judge Kendall denied defendant NIOKIT’s motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction in this Schedule
How Far Before the Wedding Should Illinois Farmers Start a Prenup?
How far before the wedding should Illinois farmers start a prenup? Early enough for both people to understand the farm’s finances, discuss what they want the agreement to accomplish, and review its terms without a wedding deadline hanging over them. A
Farm Succession Planning Checklist: What to Gather Before Meeting With an Attorney
Farm Succession Planning Checklist: What to Gather Before Meeting With an Attorney begins with a simple task: write down what makes the farm run. That includes more than the land. Equipment may belong to a business, acreage may be leased,
Downstream Is Too Far: N.D. Illinois Dismisses School Districts’ Opioid Claims Against Marketing Vendors
A recent order from the Northern District of Illinois shows just how far public entities will go in trying to spread blame for opioid use and abuse, and in Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners v. Publicis Health, LLC, the
The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 169: Illinois Federal Court Approves $40 Million Settlement In Shareholders’ Bribery Suit
Duane Morris Takeaway: This week’s episode features Duane Morris partner Jerry Maatman, senior associate Karla Mardueño, and associate George Schaller with their analysis of a major settlement approved in the Northern District of Illinois to resolve a shareholder derivative suit stemming from
Illinois Attorney General’s Equinox Action Signals High Stakes for Non-Compete Compliance
Illinois employers now have a concrete measure of the risks associated with systemic noncompliance with the Illinois Freedom to Work Act. On October 9, 2026, the Illinois Attorney General announced a $1.9 million settlement with Equinox Holdings, Inc., the operator
Why Truck Accident Cases Often Involve Multiple Insurance Companies
The Liability Web: More Insurers Are Involved in Commercial Truck Crashes Than Most Car Accidents
More large commercial trucks (think big rigs, tractor trailers, reefers, 18-wheelers, semis, etc.) rumble the roadways of Indiana and Illinois than most other parts of
One in five Illinois lawyers rates their mental health as fair or poor
New study addresses alcohol and drug use, gambling, stress within the state’s legal profession
Estimate Of What My Illinois Work Comp Case Is Worth
How to get an estimate of what your Illinois workers’ compensation claim is worth.