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The Gentleman of Suburban Zoning and Real Estate Law
“Tracy Dean Kasson, a member of Rathje Woodward LLC, has navigated the zoning, documentation and contracts on more than 100 new developments throughout the suburban Chicagoland area. During that process, he speaks rationally and reasonably about the benefits these developments can bring to the neighbors.”
Firm Presents at Thomas More Higher Education Compliance Institute
Therese will speak on the issue of complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act by adopting effective policies and procedures to address accommodations requests.
How Wisconsin’s Civil Litigation Landscape Will Significantly Change on July 1, 2018
How Wisconsin’s Civil Litigation Landscape Will Significantly Change on July 1, 2018
Wisconsin Supreme Court Weighs Professor’s Academic Freedom Against University’s Disciplinary Procedures
Last week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued its opinion in a dispute between a tenured professor, who had been suspended for publicly criticizing a graduate student-instructor in a blog post, and Marquette University, a private Catholic university.
University Counsel’s Role In Internal Investigations Coming Under Scrutiny
News of sexual abuse scandals on college campuses continues unabated.
Foiled by FOIA: How One University President’s Emails May Be His Undoing
We’re all guilty of it. In a hurry or a huff, we’ve all sent an email or text we wish we could take back. Unlike private conversations, those messages often have a hauntingly long, and very public, shelf life. No one knows this better than John M. Engler, interim president of embattled Michigan State University, which has been reeling since news of the Larry Nassar abuse scandal broke.
Illinois Lawyers Mark J. McAndrew, Scott E. Pointner Recognized by Leading Lawyers as Top Commercial Litigators
Rathje Woodward LLC, is pleased to announce that Leading Lawyers has designated attorneys Mark J. McAndrew and Scott E. Pointner as Leading Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Illinois. Leading Lawyers selects its top commercial litigators annually, based on peer recommendations.
DeKalb County Judge Ruled Haji-Sheikh Entitled To Attorney, Court Fees Reimbursement
DeKalb resident Misty Haji-Sheikh is entitled to some reimbursed attorney’s fees and costs in an Open Meetings Act case against Northern Illinois University. That’s according to a ruling from a DeKalb County judge this week.
DuPage County Lawyers Tim Elliott, Emily Shupe Named to Super Lawyers Lists
The law firm of Rathje Woodward LLC, is proud to announce that Super Lawyers has named attorneys Timothy D. Elliott and Emily A. Shupe to its lists of outstanding Illinois lawyers for 2018. Elliott was selected as a Super Lawyer, while Shupe was recognized as a Rising Star.
Suing Your Accreditor? Proceed With Caution.
As a lawyer with over 15 years of litigation experience, I must confess I am a bit biased towards resolving disputes in court.
ED Clears Backlog of Student Borrow Defense Claims, But Rules Still In Flux
Just in time for the holidays, the U.S. Department of Education approved the discharge of 12,900 pending claims submitted by former Corinthian College students under existing Borrower Defense to Repayment (BDR) rules.
Peter Francis Geraci Loses 7-Year, $90 Million Court Battle with Former Employee
Peter Francis Geraci may have used his ever-present TV ads to build a small empire in the bankruptcy courts, but 2017 hasn’t exactly been a banner year for his highly litigious family’s own legal battles.