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John (Jack) C. McLeod

Jack McLeod represents clients in commercial litigation cases from investigation through to appeal. He has experience drafting motions in complex litigation and working on cases involving contract interpretation, business torts, and trade secret disputes. He has actively served on multiple trial teams, and he has coordinated and taken discovery. Jack has represented companies and individuals in various industries, including the automotive, renewable energy, entertainment, aviation, and fitness industries. He has practiced in state and federal courts throughout the country.

Gov. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 328 into law on Aug. 15. A circuit court recently dismissed one challenge to the law brought by various Illinois lawmakers.
Continue Reading Circuit Court Rejects Illinois Lawmakers’ Challenge to Senate Bill 328’s Expansion of Toxic-Tort Jurisdiction

Amid the waning hours of its spring legislative session, the Illinois General Assembly passed a bill which, if the governor signs, would significantly expand Illinois courts’ jurisdictional reach to foreign corporations in toxic tort litigation.
Continue Reading Illinois Senate Bill 328 May Impact Foreign Corporations in Toxic Tort Cases