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The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments concerning the constitutionality of concealed carry licenses and open carry bans. A state appellate defender says the law infringes on the Second Amendment right to “open carry.” Capitol News Illinois file photo
  • Illinois high court hears challenge to concealed carry law
    Amid multiple recent challenges to state gun control laws, the Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday concerning the constitutionality of concealed carry licenses and open carry bans.
  • Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok if it’s not sold
    The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company, holding that the risk to national security posed by its ties to China overcomes concerns about limiting speech by the app or its 170 million users in the United States.
  • Madigan prosecutor examines final defense witness
    For the past three months, the judge presiding over former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s federal corruption trial has reminded jurors before each lunch break and evening recess not to discuss the case with anyone, even among themselves.

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  • Sports Playbook
    Shohei Ohtani fans bring fight over historic baseball to court
    Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit his 50th home run of the season this fall in a game against the Miami Marlins. The home run made Ohtani the first player in history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season.
  • Workplace Issues
    Court offers guide to weighing doctors’ views in disability cases
    Courts face a challenging task when deciding disability benefit cases. That task is even harder with disability benefit cases brought under the ERISA law (Employee Retirement Income Security Act — 29 U.S.C. Sec. 1001, et seq.) where trials are rare.
  • Cotter’s Corner
    With clock ticking, SCOTUS upholds law aimed at TikTok
    The fate of TikTok under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act hung in the balance. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a special session on Jan. 10. On Friday, the court issued a per curiam decision upholding the ban, concluding that “the challenged provisions do not violate petitioners’ First Amendment rights.”
  • For the Defense
    Recent court decisions should give lawmakers plenty to do
    As the 104th Illinois General Assembly convenes and tangles over a myriad of issues large and small, the representatives and senators should consider addressing recent court decisions that have impaired the intent of legislature.
  • Racial Justice
    Author sees end of race politics, urges focus on class inequality
    “The View” talk show recently interviewed Coleman Hughes, author of the book “The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America” (Penguin Random House 2024).
  • Opening Statement
    ‘HITT Records,’ ‘Shucked’ are sure to raise spirits in winter
    There is no better antidote to the dark days of January than great performers singing memorable hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s. Songs that you can hum along and clap your hands are sure to lift your spirits on even the darkest days.
  • Insurance Matters
    Court finds no property coverage for COVID business interruption
    The 1st District Appellate Court recently agreed with prior case law to find that a suspension of operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic did not give rise to coverage under a commercial property insurance policy.
  • Employment Law
    Employer’s written disclaimer not automatic bar to wage claim
    In employee compensation documents, how important is the fine print? What happens when glossy PowerPoint presentations are paired with sharply written legalese? The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently answered these questions in Das v. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., No. 23-3209.
  • Sports Playbook
    Shohei Ohtani fans bring fight over historic baseball to court
    Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit his 50th home run of the season this fall in a game against the Miami Marlins. The home run made Ohtani the first player in history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season.
  • Workplace Issues
    Court offers guide to weighing doctors’ views in disability cases
    Courts face a challenging task when deciding disability benefit cases. That task is even harder with disability benefit cases brought under the ERISA law (Employee Retirement Income Security Act — 29 U.S.C. Sec. 1001, et seq.) where trials are rare.
  • Cotter’s Corner
    With clock ticking, SCOTUS upholds law aimed at TikTok
    The fate of TikTok under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act hung in the balance. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a special session on Jan. 10. On Friday, the court issued a per curiam decision upholding the ban, concluding that “the challenged provisions do not violate petitioners’ First Amendment rights.”
  • For the Defense
    Recent court decisions should give lawmakers plenty to do
    As the 104th Illinois General Assembly convenes and tangles over a myriad of issues large and small, the representatives and senators should consider addressing recent court decisions that have impaired the intent of legislature.