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Global Law Firm Norton Rose Fulbright Welcomes Leading Litigators Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere as Co-Heads of Litigation and Disputes in Chicago

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Chicago, IL – Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has recently welcomed two distinguished litigators, Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere, as partners in its Chicago office. In their new roles, Lee and Casmere will serve as Co-Heads of Litigation and Disputes, with a focus on product liability and consumer disputes, as well as environmental and mass tort litigation. Prior to joining Norton Rose Fulbright, Lee and Casmere were instrumental in the establishment of Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, a prominent litigation firm based in Chicago. With their expertise in high-stakes bet-the-company issues, the duo has … Read more

City of Chicago Fights Back: Mayor’s Administration Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Targeting Migrants’ Bus Ordinance

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Chicago, Illinois – The City of Chicago is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit brought against it by Wynne Transportation, a Texas bus company. Wynne Transportation had previously sued the city, claiming that its bus ordinance was unconstitutional and unfairly targeted buses transporting migrants. In response, the city made changes to its ordinance in December, requiring bus companies to obtain permission before dropping off migrants at designated zones. Wynne Transportation filed its federal lawsuit in January, after the city had already filed multiple lawsuits in state court against bus companies accused of violating the new … Read more

Federal Jury Delivers Verdict in 2020 Fatal Shooting of Chicago Rapper FBG Duck

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Chicago – A federal jury has reached a verdict in the case involving the 2020 fatal shooting of rapper FBG Duck. The six individuals charged with murder in aid of racketeering and conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering are Charles Liggins, Kenneth Roberson, Tacarlos Offerd, Christopher Thomas, Marcus Smart, and Ralph Turpin. According to prosecutors, FBG Duck, whose real name is Carlton Weekly, was shot dead in August 2020 near the Magnificent Mile. Two others were also injured in the shooting. The prosecution alleges that Weekly was a member of the STL/EBT, or … Read more

Former Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Files Lawsuit Alleging Cover-Up of Sexual Assault by Coach

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Chicago Blackhawks have filed a motion to dismiss a negligence lawsuit brought by a former prospect who claims the team covered up his complaints of sexual assault and harassment by then-video coach Brad Aldrich in 2010. The Blackhawks have stated their commitment to creating a safe workplace for all members of the organization. Lawyers representing the anonymous plaintiff in the suit have accused the team of concealing sexual abuse and harassment during the team’s 2010 Stanley Cup-winning season. The suit alleges that Aldrich used his position of authority to groom, harass, threaten, and assault the … Read more