Amnesty International called Thursday for the abolition of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in a report alleging widespread human rights violations in federal immigration enforcement operations.
In its 168-page report, Amnesty investigated ICE activity in Chicago, Minneapolis-St.Paul, New
How To Improve Hiring Transparency Amid Ghost Job Scrutiny
FDIC Proposes Rule to Establish Parity Between State and National Banks in Applying Host-State Laws
The FDIC has proposed a rule interpreting Section 24(j) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, enacted as part of The Riegle-Neal Interstate Branching and Banking Efficiency Act of 1994, to provide parity between out-of-State state and national banks insofar as
Halkides: Triple Murder at Starved Rock: Confession v. Fingermark and DNA Evidence (Update NSFW)
Ed. Note: Chris Halkides has been kind enough to try to make us lawyers smarter by dumbing down science enough that we have a small chance of understanding how it’s being used to wrongfully convict and, in some cases, execute
Friday Frivolity: Santos v. Kimmel
We posted about this case two years ago, not long after it first arose. Here’s a quick summary from the original complaint:
Using pseudonyms, Jimmy Kimmel allegedly created fourteen fake Cameo user accounts and solicited different personal videos from former
401(k) Basics Lawyers Should Know (Even If You Don’t Practice ERISA)
Authored by Kairvi Tijoriwala
A 401(k) plan can seem like a fairly straightforward retirement savings plan where money comes out each paycheck, an employer might make a matching contribution, and the invested money grows over time. Most employees sign up
Chicago Expressway Accidents: Who Is Liable in a Multi-Vehicle Crash?
Multi-vehicle crashes and traffic pileups in Chicago usually involve lots of traffic, so it is no surprise that the Windy City ranks first in the country for traffic congestion. Chicago is also heralded as third in the world for congested
Illinois Broadens Workplace Protections Through the Menopause Equity and Care Act
On August 7, 2026, Illinois joined a growing number of jurisdictions expanding legal protections to employees experiencing menopause-related conditions by signing into law the Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act (the “Act”) (Public Act 104-0793). Among other changes,
CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION RELEASES JUDICIAL EVALUATION FINDINGS FOR NOVEMBER 3 GENERAL ELECTION
CBA “Judge Smart Pocket Guide” Available for Voters in English, Spanish and Polish
SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 – The Chicago Bar Association released evaluation results for judicial candidates who are seeking election or retention to the Illinois Appellate Court or the
BRB Risk Jobs Board — Client Guidelines Attorney (Arnold & Porter)
Following last week’s post regarding the open Conflicts Attorney position at Arnold & Porter, I’m pleased to highlight a second open role at the firm: “Conflicts Guidelines Attorney” —
- Arnold & Porter is an international law firm