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There were 458 workplace murders last year. They’ve become disturbingly frequent
CNN, December 19, 2024
CDLB People: Michael D. Cerasa
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, December 3, 2024
Chicago-based firms secure $98.6M verdict in Texas
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, November 22, 2024
Ex-cop ordered to pay $100 million for killing man in his apartment
Washington Post, November 21, 2024
Politico Illinois Playbook: Isabella A. Mazzanti
Politico, November 21, 2024
CDLB People: Isabella A. Mazzanti
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, November 21, 2024
Survivors of LGBTQ+ club shooting say the deaths and trauma could’ve been avoided in lawsuits
Associated Press, November 19, 2024
DOJ opens civil rights investigation of Illinois sheriff’s office after shooting of Sonya Massey
CNN, November 17, 2024
CDLB People: David T. Grasso
November 13, 2024
After police trial, Tyre Nichols’s mom clings to ‘a piece of justice’
Washington Post, October 28, 2024
Mixed verdicts for ex-cops in Tyre Nichols beating death trial
New York Daily News, October 3, 2024
Closing arguments expected in trial of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death
Associated Press, September 30, 2024
CDLB People: Debra L. Thomas
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, September 24, 2024
New Managing Atty At Firm That Helped In George Floyd Case
Law360, September 23, 2024
Partner Jason J. Friedl and client Jay Charles discuss Abnerd Joseph case with Roland S. Martin
Roland Martin #Unfiltered, September 23, 2024
CDLB People: Stephen H. Weil
September 19, 2024
Hiding behind the badge: Police often shield officers' names, details in fatal encounters
Trib Live, September 15, 2024
CDLB People: Joshua M. Levin
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, September 3, 2024
Backpage.com founder Michael Lacey sentenced to 5 years in prison, fined $3M for money laundering
AP, August 28, 2024
Family still seeking charges nearly year after killing of assistant principal in Loop high-rise
Chicago Sun-Times, August 26, 2024
Family and friends want charges in former Atlanta assistant principal’s death
WSB-TV Atlanta, August 26, 2024
After His Death, Family of Man Who Spent 22 Years in Solitary Confinement Remembers His Fight
WTTW, August 26, 2024
Family of Chicago assistant principal reissues calls for criminal charges in his shooting death
CBS Chicago, August 26, 2024
CDLB People: Patrick A. Huber
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, August 16, 2024
Former school nurse in Arlington Heights accused of mishandling students’ medications
WGN9, August 16, 2024
Sonya Massey's family wants legislation to prevent hiring of officers with red flags
CBS Chicago, August 15, 2024
Sonya Massey failed by multiple systems & multiple people
America on the Docket: Scripps News, August 15, 2024
Sonya Massey’s family, lawyer to call for legislative change
News Nation, August 14, 2024
Attorney: SAFE-T Act 'failed to stop' former sheriff's deputy accused of Massey's murder
Springfield State Journal-Register, August 14, 2024
Advocates want the state to act after Sonya Massey death
Capitol News Illinois and the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, July 31, 2024
The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers List
LAWDRAGON, July 29, 2024
'They watched her die' Federal lawsuit filed for teen who died at detention center in Georgia
News Channel 9 ABC, July 25, 2024
Family of girl who died at youth detention center files lawsuit
Dalton Daily Citizen, July 25, 2024
Uvalde victims' families demand more indictments after former officer in botched school shooting response pleads not guilty
CBS Texas, July 25, 2024
Lawsuit filed over teen’s 2022 in-custody death at Georgia detention center
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 24, 2024
CDLB People - Daisy Ayllón
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, July 15, 2024
Politico: Illinois Playbook 7/12/2024
Politico, July 12, 2024
Parallel Justice #38 – Seeking Justice in Tragedy: Accountability in Mass Shootings
Lawyer Minds & National Center for Victims of Crime, July 3, 2024
‘Our lives were shattered forever’: Survivor of Highland Park massacre talks about life since the shooting
Daily Herald, July 3, 2024
Founding Partner Antonio M. Romanucci on The Karen Conti Show: alleged Highland Park shooter's plea deal rejection
The Karen Conti Show, June 28, 2024
Plea Deal in Illinois Parade Shooting Falls Apart, Upsetting Victims’ Families
New York Times, June 26, 2024
Robert Crimo III, accused in July 4th parade mass shooting, backs out of plea deal in court hearing
CNN, June 26, 2024
Alleged Highland Park parade shooter rejects plea deal as victims look on: ‘Absolute unadulterated evil’
Chicago Tribune, June 26, 2024
Illinois murder suspect abruptly rejects plea deal
NBC News, June 26, 2024
Justinians go to bat for kids in need
Fra Noi, June 23, 2024
Cases 4 Causes Episode 15: Police and Jail Misconduct with Sam Harton
Cases 4 Causes by Obu Interactive, June 21, 2024
CDLB People: Jason J. Friedl
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, June 6, 2024
Germain on Trump trial, Kolb on representing Michael Cohen, Romanucci on Highland Park mass shooting and wrongful convictions, Chamberlain on permanent punishments in Illinois, and much more
WGN Legal Face-Off, June 6, 2024
Family speaks out after filing suit in deadly north suburban police shooting
ABC7, May 30, 2024
Illinois lawmakers pass bill to expand reporting of sexual abuse in health care settings following Tribune investigation
Chicago Tribune, May 29, 2024
The Perri Small Show: Senior Attorney Jason J. Friedl and Jay Charles discuss Abnerd Joseph lawsuit
WVON, May 24, 2024
Chicago Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Assistant Principal is Shot in His Own Building
Legal Reader, May 17, 2024
Family of assistant principal fatally shot in the Loop file wrongful death lawsuit
Chicago Tribune, May 15, 2024
Family files lawsuit after assistant principal fatally shot in high rise
ABC7, May 15, 2024
Family files lawsuit on behalf of assistant principal shot and killed in Chicago high-rise
CBS2, May 15, 2024
District 25 fires nurse under investigation for giving students wrong medication
The Daily Herald, May 9, 2024
Arlington Heights School District 25 nurse fired over allegations of mishandling students’ meds
The Chicago Tribune and Pioneer Press, May 8, 2024
Excessive force claims survive in case of unarmed Black man killed by Las Vegas cops
Courthouse News Service, May 7, 2024
Girl awarded $2 million in damages for botched Peoria medical procedure
Peoria Journal Star, May 6, 2024
Lawyers for families at heart of Arlington Heights school nurse ‘misuse’ of meds case want principal on leave
Chicago Tribune, May 2, 2024
Arlington Heights student had fentanyl in blood after visiting school nurse, family says
WGN, April 26, 2024
Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd’s murder
Associated Press, April 26, 2024
Elementary nurse in Arlington Heights under investigation for alleged misuse of students’ prescription drugs
WGN, April 25, 2024
Concerns over potential misuse of prescription medication at Arlington Heights school sparks investigation
FOX32, April 25, 2024
Another 26 women sue Endeavor Health and gynecologist Fabio Ortega, convicted of sexual abuse
Chicago Tribune, April 17, 2024
Lawsuits expand to accessories sold by River City Firearms to Old National Bank shooter
WAVE, April 11, 2024
July 4 parade gun suits belong in state court, panel holds
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, April 10, 2024
Tampa family demands justice after loved one's death in Chicago condo building
10 Tampa Bay - WTSP, April 7, 2024
"Yo nunca pensé que eso era abuso": Declara víctima de presuntos abusos sexuales del ginecólogo Fabio Ortega
Univision, April 4, 2024
Inside the court fight over the safety of hair relaxers and Black hair care
Chicago Sun-Times, April 4, 2024
Attorneys call on AG’s office to criminally investigate former doctor Fabio Ortega and health systems where he worked
Chicago Tribune, April 3, 2024
Woman says she was silent for decades about Chicago OB/GYN's sexual abuse, until now
CBS2, April 3, 2024
Presunta víctima de abuso sexual de ginecólogo en Chicago emprenderá nueva acción legal
April 3, 2024
Former Chicago gynecologist faces hundreds of abuse allegations, calls for reopened investigation
FOX32, April 3, 2024
MPD brass, ex-Atlanta police chief among those to be deposed in Tyre Nichols civil case
Memphis Commercial Appeal, March 29, 2024
Presentan demanda en contra de un ginecólogo por abuso sexual a pacientes latinas
Univision, March 27, 2024
Court denies Blackhawks' request to dismiss suit filed by second ‘John Doe’
TSN, March 25, 2024
Jessica Barrick describes tragic moments she learned her husband was killed at Old National Bank
March 19, 2024
The hero: Rich Fierro fought in America’s war on terror. Then terror found him at home.
Washington Post, March 16, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks’ motion to dismiss a former player’s negligence lawsuit denied in Cook County circuit court
Chicago Tribune, March 15, 2024
Tyre Nichols’ parents ask for meeting with Gov. Bill Lee
Daily Memphian, March 15, 2024
Tyre Nichols’s death sparked reform. His parents must fight for it again.
Washington Post, March 15, 2024
Killings by police brought reforms. Fear of crime is unraveling them.
The Washington Post, March 10, 2024
‘They knew, and did nothing’ - Former patients of Fabio Ortega say Endeavor Health failed to protect them from an abusive doctor
Chicago Tribune, March 3, 2024
Illinois leads nation in overturned wrongful convictions
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, February 29, 2024
‘I’m Not Trying to Cause a Scene. I Just Want to Get Off This Plane.’
POLITICO, February 28, 2024
Five lawsuits have been filed against staff of former Randolph County youth treatment center
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette , February 26, 2024
Federal data reveals gun stores whose firearms have been used in many crimes
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, February 23, 2024
Chicago shooting: Family of slain assistant principal Abnerd Joseph calls for justice
FOX 32 Chicago, February 23, 2024
Recent amendment to Arkansas law extends period for child sexual abuse victims to sue; Victim calls it a sign of hope
KARK 4 News, February 22, 2024
With Federal Progress Slow, Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Takes On Police Reform Case by Case
WTTW, February 21, 2024
Lawmaker calls for Arkansas Board of Corrections member’s resignation over Lord’s Ranch child sexual abuse lawsuit
KLRT - FOX16, February 21, 2024
WGN-TV Morning News: Patient Abuse at Illinois Hospitals
WGN9, February 19, 2024
Patients reported sexual abuse by medical providers. Health care systems let them keep working.
Chicago Tribune, February 18, 2024
Gun shops that sell the most guns used in crime revealed in new list
USA TODAY, February 15, 2024
Family of former Atlanta charter school assistant principal searches for answers about his death
WSB-TV Atlanta, January 25, 2024
Old National Bank mass shooting widow vows to make a change
WAVE 3 News, January 23, 2024
Families sue Kentucky gun shop that sold AR-15 used in 2023 bank shooting that killed 5
AP News, January 23, 2024
At least 16 people now allege sexual abuse by counselor at The Lord's Ranch in Arkansas
THV11 Little Rock, January 11, 2024
DOJ issues new guide for specialized police units in the wake of Tyre Nichols' death
NPR, January 10, 2024
Lawyer Ben Crump Demands Memphis Mayor Paul Young Accept Tyre Nichols Ordinances Despite Ex-Mayor Warning They Are Illegal
The Tennessee Star, January 6, 2024
City’s failure to enforce Nichols ordinances ‘deeply disturbed’ legal team
Daily Memphian, January 5, 2024
Jury awards $40M to boy paralyzed after surgery
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, December 28, 2023

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