Seventh Circuit Revives Civil Rights Case Against Indiana Officers Who Targeted an Illinois Cop’s Family
The Seventh Circuit revived a civil rights case against Indiana police officers accused of targeting an Illinois officer and her son.
CFA Society Chicago Sued for Firing Women Who Blew the Whistle on CEO’s Racist and Sexist Conduct
CFA Society Chicago, the oldest financial analysts’ society in the world, promotes “the highest standards of ethics.” According to a lawsuit filed this week in federal court, its CEO subjected female staff to racist and sexist abuse and fired two women who reported him.
If You Reported Corporate Fraud and Got Fired, Your Severance Offer Is Probably Too Low
You reported the fraud. You did the right thing. Then you got fired, and someone handed you a separation agreement with a deadline. That offer was calculated without your whistleblower claim in mind. The company is hoping you sign before you find out what it’s worth. This post explains the law, the leverage, and what to do before the clock runs out.
Workplace Surveillance: When Is It Legal and When Can You Sue?
A Cook County jury awarded over $10 million after a doctor secretly recorded female hospital employees in a locker room. A court entered a $4 million judgment after a male supervisor placed hidden cameras in a workplace restroom for more than two years. Both cases happened in Illinois workplaces. Both resulted in criminal convictions and substantial civil judgments. Workplace surveillance is legal in most settings, but when employers cross the line into private spaces, the consequences are severe. Here is what the law allows, where it draws the line, and when you can sue.
Court Rules Secret Police Surveillance Violates Privacy Rights
A federal judge ruled that citizens who had their private phone calls secretly recorded by police may hold officers accountable through a class action lawsuit.
Just Got Fired? Here’s Exactly What to Do And When to Call an Employment Lawyer
Losing your job is one of the most disorienting things that can happen in your professional life. But the days immediately after a termination are critical, and what you do (or don’t do) can make or break any legal rights you have against your former employer.
This guide walks you through the ten steps to take immediately, how to tell whether your firing was actually illegal, and exactly when to pick up the phone and call an employment lawyer.
2026 Super Lawyers List
Jeff was once again named to the prestigious Super Lawyers list for 2026, an honor he has earned multiple times.