AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWhistleblower Fight: An Illinois appellate panel revived a former in-house attorney’s whistleblower claim against a medical device company, finding he could proceed to trial over allegations he was fired for refusing to “hide or park” money in an intellectual property budget. Food Safety: Horizon Organic Dairy recalled certain Illinois-distributed chocolate milk cartons after a seal issue raised concerns about premature spoilage. Healthcare Access: Prime Healthcare said it will suspend obstetrics services at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet (plus two other Illinois hospitals) starting Oct. 1, citing sharply lower delivery demand—prompting local officials to warn about patient risk. Local Business & Finance: Land of Lincoln Credit Union completed its acquisition of Williamsville State Bank & Trust, adding branches in Sherman and Williamsville. Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data put Lansing and Bradley among Illinois cities with scam reports in July, with losses tied to online purchase schemes. Corporate Legal Pressure: A fresh wave of investor class-action filings from major law firms targeted multiple public companies, including Wix.com, EyePoint, ResMed, and Bally’s. Public Records & Accountability: New details emerged in the South Chicago Chapel case, with city and state filings describing severe conditions before intervention.
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