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  • October 30, 2026

    McDonald's Must Keep Fighting McRib Proposed Class Action

    An Illinois federal judge Friday trimmed but ultimately refused to toss the bulk of a proposed class action claiming McDonald's deceives consumers because its McRib doesn't contain any rib meat, ruling that the consumers have plausibly alleged that McDonald's tricked them into thinking the sandwich contained rib.

  • October 30, 2026

    Chicago DOJ Faces Rare, Tough Moment In Misconduct Probe

    A federal judge's probe of misrepresentations surrounding the failed conspiracy prosecution of six protestors marks a rare, disappointing moment for Chicago's U.S. attorney's office, which reflects the office's politicization and a tough path to chart forward, experts told Law360.

  • October 30, 2026

    States Say Trump Can't Limit Funding Freeze Injunction

    A coalition of 23 states and the District of Columbia urged a Rhode Island federal court Friday to let them continue challenging a now-rescinded Trump administration directive to "temporarily" withhold their federal funding, arguing a permanent injunction should still be on the table.

  • October 30, 2026

    Raoul, Fioretti Offer Contrasting Priorities For Ill. AG's Office

    After spending much of his second term challenging the Trump administration in court, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is asking voters for another four years in office, facing Republican Bob Fioretti, who says that as the state's top lawyer he would devote more attention to violent crime and public corruption.

  • October 30, 2026

    AGs Seek Final OK For $29.6M Glenmark Price-Fixing Deal

    A coalition of 48 states and territories is asking a Connecticut federal judge to give his final approval to a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. that would end claims that the drugmaker conspired with competitors to inflate prices and allocate markets for generic drugs.

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