ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-IL Files Ethics Complaint Over Alleged Taxpayer-Funded Referendum Polling in District 214 * CHICAGO, IL -Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) today announced it has filed an ethics complaint and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request calling for an investigation into Township High School District 214, Superintendent Dr. Scott Rowe, EO Sullivan Consulting, and associated parties over the alleged use of taxpa more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: * * * AISC Announces Visionary Jury for 2027 IDEAS Awards It takes a powerhouse jury to identify the most innovative projects in America--and the judges tasked with awarding the structural steel industry's top design honors are up to the task. The six trailblazers on the jury for the 2027 IDEAS Awards represent the best of the AEC industry, and they're perfectly positioned to identify the structures that will define our skyline for  more PR

WACO, Texas, July 20 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service * 162 college football student-athletes recognized for leadership in service, academics and athletics, including the Good Works Team's first female nominee Key Takeaways: * Allstate and AFCA named 162 student-athletes as nominees for the 2026 Good Works Team, recognizing college football players who lead through communit more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service * Key Takeaways: * Allstate and AFCA named 162 student-athletes as nominees for the 2026 Good Works Team, recognizing college football players who lead through community service, academics and athletics. * This year's nominees are creating positive impact in their communities through ca more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 (TNSletter) -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter to the House Ways and Means Committee: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 15, 2026 The Honorable Jason Smith Chair Committee on Ways and Means U.S. House of Representatives 1139 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Richard E. Neal Ranking Member Committee on Ways and Means U.S. House of Representatives 1129 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - Dear Chairman Smith and R more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 21 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes and Coalition Win Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding Attorney General Mayes today announced that a coalition of 24 states won a key ruling Friday declaring that the Trump Administration illegally misused its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for crucial state programs and services. In her decision, U.S. Di more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim joins UK and Australian judiciary leaders at IPSANZ Conference * CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim will join the Right Honorable Lord Justice Colin Birss, chancellor of the High Court of England and Wales, and the Honorable Justice Stephen Burley of the Federal Court of Australia, for the International Session of  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Akron May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Akron, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.49 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($60.11), legal ($56.12 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Canton-Massillon May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Canton-Massillon, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.40 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ( more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Cincinnati May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $32.39 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($64.52 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Cleveland, Ohio May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.88 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($62.36), more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Columbus, Ohio May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $32.34 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($63.44), l more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.60 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational grou more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on July 20, 2026, by Wesley Tharpe, senior advisor for state tax policy: * * * Several States Strengthened Revenues in 2026, While Others Chose More Harmful Path States entered 2026 facing intensifying strain from the sweeping federal tax and spending changes enacted last year and other fiscal pressures. Several states have risen to the occasion by taking prudent and sometimes bold steps to raise or protect revenues to better meet residents' nee more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups File Lawsuit Against the HHS for Withholding Information About Child Care Funding Restrictions * Today, civil rights groups filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for failing to respond to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking transparency about the Trump administration's unprecedented restrictions on federal child care and family assistance funding fo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received a notification from Linde Gas & Equipment Inc., Burr Ridge, Illinois, proposing production of high-purity gases for semiconductor manufacturing at its facility in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, within Foreign-Trade Zone 93. The proposal covers production of deuterium and electronic-grade gas products using imported materials including heavy water, diborane blends and germane. Public comments are due by Aug. 31, 2026. The notice was si more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswomen Ramirez, Garcia Launch Discharge Petition to Force Vote on American Dream and Promise Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) joined Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), with the support of House Democratic Leadership, to officially announce and sign a discharge petition to force a vote on the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act. The American Dream and Promise Act would provide eligible Dreamer more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors * A physician and neuroscientist who studies how anesthesia affects the brain; a leader in aerospace engineering, policy, and education; and the founding head of MIT's Department of Biological Engineering have been awarded MIT's highest faculty honor: the title of Institute Professor. With the appointments of Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings SM '78, P more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 21 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Foundation Board Welcomes New Members By Kristine Gobbo The Florida Atlantic University Foundation recently welcomed Susan Ball '13, Michael Gray and Craig Weiner to its board of directors. The new board members were recently approved by the FAU Board of Trustees. Each will serve a three-year term, which began on July 1. "The FAU Foundation Board plays a vital role in advancing Florida Atl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The Railroad Retirement Board issued the following information collection: * * * In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506 (c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 which provides opportunity for public comment on new or revised data collections, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will publish periodic summaries of proposed data collections. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, includin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSinfo) -- The Railroad Retirement Board issued the following information collection: * * * In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506 (c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 which provides opportunity for public comment on new or revised data collections, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will publish periodic summaries of proposed data collections. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, includin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSinfo) -- The Railroad Retirement Board issued the following information collection: * * * In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506 (c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 which provides opportunity for public comment on new or revised data collections, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will publish periodic summaries of proposed data collections. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, includin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSinfo) -- The Railroad Retirement Board issued the following information collection: * * * In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506 (c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 which provides opportunity for public comment on new or revised data collections, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will publish periodic summaries of proposed data collections. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, includin more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Four Kirkland Partners Named to Billboard's "Top Music Lawyers" List * Billboard recognized Kirkland partners Shellie Freedman, Kelly Mellecker, Keri Schick Norton and Seth Traxler on its 2026 "Top Music Lawyers" list of the "savviest legal minds" essential to the music business. The group was recognized for a variety of high-profile transactions, including Virgin Music Group's pending acquisition of Downtown Mus more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 20 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU appoints Elida Hernandez as new chief financial officer * SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has appointed Elida Hernandez as chief financial officer, effective July 20, 2026. Hernandez previously served as chief financial and administrative officer for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. "I'm delighted to welcome Elida Hernandez to the Assoc more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, July 21 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * How Amazon Shows Up for Chicago Amazon has been part of Chicago's fabric for over 15 years, with deep ties to local organizations across the city. We have facilities throughout the city and employ more than 5,000 people. Since 2021, Amazon has donated more than $24.4 million to over 120 Chicago-based organizations, funding education, health and wellness, arts programming, and food access. Showing Up for Students Amazon connects studen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Joins Sens. Lujan, Welch, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez to Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices * Legislation Cracks Down on Lavish Gifts to Supreme Court Justices With $50 Limit Aligning Ethics Rules With Congress, Other Judges, and Federal Officials Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) to introduce the High Court Gift Ban Act, legisl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission instituted a patent investigation involving foundry coke imports and alleged infringement of two U.S. patents today. ITC has instituted a Section 337 investigation into allegations that imported foundry coke products infringe patents owned by SunCoke Technology and Development LLC and Jewell Coke Company L.P., both based in Lisle, Illinois. The investigation follows a complaint filed on June 15, 2026, with supplemental letters submitted on July 1, 2026. The complainants allege  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland & Ellis Advises KKR- and GIP-Owned CyrusOne on $1.25 Billion CMBS Financing * Kirkland & Ellis advised CyrusOne, a global data center developer and operator owned by KKR and GIP, on a $1.25 billion single-asset single-borrower commercial mortgage-backed security (CMBS) loan secured by a portfolio of six data center properties located in North Carolina, Ohio and Texas. The Kirkland team included real esta more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Brookfield on $2.1 Billion Strategic Joint Venture with Healthpeak * Kirkland & Ellis advised Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM) on the formation of a long-term strategic capital partnership with Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DOC) through a joint venture, involving a portfolio of outpatient medical buildings across the United States. The portfolio contributed by Healthpeak is co more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Digital Realty on Acquisition of Columbia Capital * Kirkland & Ellis advised Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the world's largest cloud- and carrier-neutral data center platform, on its acquisition of Columbia Capital, a leading investment firm in the digital infrastructure space, for approximately $485 million. The acquisition will accelerate Digital Realty's Strategic Private Capital platform and prov more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Magnolia Oil & Gas on $4.06 Billion Acquisition of WildFire Energy * Kirkland & Ellis advised Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE: MGY) on its definitive purchase agreement to acquire WildFire Energy for approximately $4.06 billion, inclusive of WildFire's debt and subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Under the terms of the agreement, WildFire owners will receive 32.2 million shares of more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood Supports AADAPT Act to Better Support Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) spoke on the House floor in favor of the House-passed H.R. 3747 the Accelerating Access to Dementia & Alzheimer's Provider Training (AADAPT) Act. The passage of this legislation marks a significant milestone in the fight against Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The bipartisan AADAPT Act improves educat more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, July 20 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Linda Chockley Obituary * MACOMB, IL - - Former WIU employee Linda Chockley, 76, of Plymouth, IL passed away on Tuesday, July 14 in Rushville. Chockley was born in Macomb and retired from WIU as a collections representative in 2019. She is survived by her spouse, Richard Chockley, two sons, Jason (Chelsea) Chockley of Tennessee, IL, and KC Chockley of New London, IA, six grandchildren, Landon, Levi, Brooklyn, Darrius, Dalton and Madison, a  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 21 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler Welcomes Former EEOC Senior Trial Attorney Richard Mrizek in Chicago CHICAGO - Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Richard Mrizek as a shareholder in its Chicago office, continuing the firm's strategic growth following the addition of several lateral hires in recent months. He joins from Jackson Lewis P.C. and brings a distinctive combination of government and private practice exper more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Welch, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices * Legislation Cracks Down on Lavish Gifts to Supreme Court Justices With $50 Limit Aligning Ethics Rules With Congress, Other Judges, and Federal Officials Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the High Court Gift Ban Act, legislation to close a glaring ethics more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, July 20 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Matt Braasch - University Marketing * Matt put together a comprehensive report with web data in very little time, knowing he was going to be out of the office and wanting to get the information to the people asking for it as a courtesy. This went far above and beyond what was expected, and it was very appreciated. Thank you, Matt! << Pettee Borissova - Continuing and Professional Education Martha DeLancey - Human Resource Services > *** Original more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 21 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Wins Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding Judge Rules Trump Administration Cannot Subvert Will of Congress Through Obscure Regulation - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that a coalition of 24 states won a key ruling declaring that the Trump administration cannot terminate previously issued grants for crucial state programs and services based solely on a pos more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Me and All Hotel Leipzig Opens in Germany * Eighth Me and All Hotels property in Germany and ninth in Europe CHICAGO, IL (July 20, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Me and All Hotel Leipzig, a 282-room hotel that combines Bauhaus-inspired design, local culture and social experiences in the heart of Leipzig. Operated by the Lindner Hotel Group as part of its strategi more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 * The MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) and Dean Agustin Rayo recently welcomed six new professors to the MIT community. They arrive with diverse backgrounds and vast knowledge in their areas of research. Grisha Coleman is a full professor in the Music and Theater Arts Section. Her research explores tensions between our ph more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern Medicine Announces the Robert Havey, MD, Institute for Primary Care * CHICAGO - Northwestern Medicine today announced the launch of the Northwestern Medicine Robert Havey, MD, Institute for Primary Care, a transformative new institute dedicated to advancing primary care delivery, education and innovation across the health system. The institute is made possible through a generous anonymous philanthropic gift in ho more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Northwestern Medicine Announces the Robert Havey, MD, Institute for Primary Care * Northwestern Medicine today announced the launch of the Northwestern Medicine Robert Havey, MD, Institute for Primary Care, a transformative new institute dedicated to advancing primary care delivery, education and innovation across the health system. The institute is made possible through a generous anonymous philanthropic gift in honor of Rober more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 21 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * The Block Museum of Art names Ainsley M. Cameron associate director of curatorial affairs Her expertise includes ancient cultures, Islamic art and South Asia - The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University has named Ainsley M. Cameron as associate director of curatorial affairs, effective Sept. 1. Cameron joins The Block from the Cincinnati Art Museum, where she most recently served as director of curatorial affairs & initiat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Ohio Becomes 23rd State to Regulate Litigation Financing * Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently signed HB 105 into law, which will require that any outside funders of litigation be disclosed. The law empowers enforcement of the statute by the state Attorney General. Ohio's TPLF bill is a step forward for Ohioans who are seeking relief from rising prices and who need access to a functional justice syste more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, July 19 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Powering Illinois' Future Together: SIUE's Inaugural IIN Fellows Champion Collaboration and Innovation * Innovation thrives when people, disciplines and institutions come together around shared challenges. At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, inaugural Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) Fellows Kevin R. Tucker, PhD, and Diane Cox, PhD, are helping create those connections while positioning SIUE at the center of conver more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Real Estate Partner Wesley Smith Joins Kirkland * Kirkland & Ellis announced today that Wesley Smith has joined the Firm as a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group. "Wes brings terrific experience and a great reputation for advising on complex real estate transactions including those involving hybrid capital, data centers and digital infrastructure, which have been huge growth areas for the Firm," said Jon A. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Kelly, Simpson Celebrate House Passage of Bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act * WASHINGTON-Today, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Representative Mike Simpson (ID-02), a former dentist, celebrated the House passage of their bipartisan bill, H.R. 2001, the Action for Dental Health Act. The Bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act supports organizations and strengthens existing resources that provide essential oral healthcare to more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Earns Multiple Top 10 Rankings in M&A and Private Equity League Tables * Bloomberg, Mergermarket, and LSEG have released their H1 2026 M&A and Private Equity league tables. Sidley placed among the top 10 across several key categories, including: * Global M&A and Private Equity by Deal Count * U.S. M&A and Private Equity by Deal Count * Americas M&A by Deal Count * Global and U.S. Exits by Deal Count  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Shortlisted in 16 Categories at the LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards 2026 * Sidley has been shortlisted in 16 firm and lawyer categories at the LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards 2026. The annual awards bring together the region's legal community to recognize the leading law firms and attorneys and to celebrate their successes in the life sciences industry. Sidley has been shortlisted in seven "Firm of the Year more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Wins Summary Judgment for Chemo Research, S.L. in Trade Secret and Unfair Competition Case * On June 26, 2026, Sidley secured a complete victory for Chemo Research, S.L. (Chemo Research), a global pharmaceutical company, in a US$500 million trade secret and unfair competition dispute spanning more than seven years, three continents, and multiple jurisdictional proceedings. The dispute centered on benznidazole,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, posted the following news: * * * Supporting Community Planning Through Partnership in Mendota * Future housing development starts with understanding local needs. To advance that work, First State Bank partnered with FHLBank Chicago to assist with a housing stock survey in Mendota, Ill. as part of the Illinois Housing Development Authority's Community Revitalization Technical Assistance Program. This initiative helps com more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * The Supreme Court's Ruling on Sex Classifications in Sports and Its Implications Beyond Athletics Key Takeaways: * The Supreme Court held the Equal Protection Clause permits state laws that require biological sex-based distinctions in sports. * The Court did not address state laws or school policies that define "sex" and permit athletic participation based on gender identity. * Federal, institutional, and private actors h more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Adds Former Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert R. Thomas to Appellate Practice * Taft, one of the nation's fastest-growing law firms, announced today that former Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice and former Chicago Bears kicker Robert R. Thomas has joined the firm's Appellate and Critical Motions practice. Justice Thomas served more than 32 years across Illinois' circuit, appellate, and supreme courts before return more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, July 20 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release: * * * Titans Explore Careers Through the Career Immersion Excursion * Each spring, rather than head to sunny beaches for their mid-semester break from classes, a group of Illinois Wesleyan students choose to spend their time away from campus getting an immersive preview of the professional world. They tour workplaces, connect with alumni and explore careers and industries that broaden their perspectives on what their futures could hold.  The  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 20 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS ecologist's new book offers a playbook for restoring the planet * Amy McEuen, professor of biology at the University of Illinois Springfield College of Health, Science and Technology, has published a book offering down-to-earth tips on how everyone can help address global environmental crises ranging from climate change to biodiversity loss. "I think when students or non-scientists hear the words climate change, it is easy  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Secures Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of nearly 7 million customers worldwide. "Virginians and consumers globall more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Applauds $30 Million for Bloch Quantum Tech Hub that Includes Northwest Indiana Partners * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) applauded an announcement by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) that the Bloch Quantum Tech Hub, which includes partners in northwest Indiana, will receive $30 million in federal funding. The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub is a regional consortium spanning Indiana, Illinois more PR