Author: Olive Metuge
In the early 1990s, I was a young attorney in Chicago fresh out of law school, still learning how to balance the weight of a big-firm briefcase with my own naive ambitions. One evening after work, at a friend’s invitation, I wandered into the John Barleycorn pub in Lincoln Park. It was a neighborhood bar with a rich history and just enough charm to make you forget about long days working in the Loop. City historians say it was once a well-known speakeasy, as well as a favorite hangout for John Dillinger. Unfortunately, the tavern has long since closed, but…
Hungry for something new? Here’s the list of all the new Dubai restaurants coming soonIf it feels like there’s a new restaurant opening every week in Dubai, that’s because there is. And honestly? We’re not complaining. This city thrives on reinvention, and the food scene is no different, which is part of what keeps it exciting. Blink and there’s a new name in town, a new chef with something to say, or a space that brings brand new energy into the mix. Here are the new Dubai restaurants set to open soon, and the ones you’ll wan to check out.MEIOpening…
Police in Georgia have clashed with anti-government protesters trying to storm the presidential palace in the capital, Tbilisi.Security forces used water cannons and pepper spray to disperse demonstrators.The Caucasus country has been in crisis since the ruling Georgian Dream party claimed victory in last year’s parliamentary election, which the pro-European Union opposition says was stolen. Since then the government has paused talks on joining the EU.The protest took place on the same day as local elections, which the opposition is largely boycotting following a government crackdown. One organiser had earlier called for leaders of the Georgian Dream party to be…
In federal elections in Illinois, votes by mail are counted until 14 days after the polls close, so long as they are postmarked by election day. Democrats generally favor the rule because they believe that the majority of votes received after election day are for Democrats. Republicans generally oppose the rule for the same reason. In the case of Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections, to be argued on Oct. 8, the question is whether a candidate for Congress has standing – that is, a legal right to bring a lawsuit – to challenge the legality of that rule…
Home Daily News BigLaw bankruptcy partner literally lends… Trials & Litigation BigLaw bankruptcy partner literally lends an ear to cause of Claire’s sale By Debra Cassens Weiss September 17, 2025, 12:04 pm CDT Kirkland & Ellis bankruptcy partner Joshua Sussberg was so committed to finding a buyer to keep his client Claire’s as a going concern that he vowed to get his ear pierced if the team succeeded. (Photo from Shutterstock) Updated: Kirkland & Ellis bankruptcy partner Joshua Sussberg was so committed to finding a buyer to keep his client Claire’s as a going concern that he vowed to get…
There are lots of celebrities in Atlantis The Royal for the launch of CARBONE DubaiThis is a big weekend in the Dubai restaurant scene, it’s the launch of CARBONE Dubai in Atlantis The Royal and lots of famous faces stepped out (and stepped on a plane) to show support.The legendary New York restaurant CARBONE has arrived in Dubai and you can make reservations to dine there from next Monday. The Italian restaurant debuted in the US over a decade ago and has become one of the most celebrated restaurants in America. CARBONE Dubai marks the brand’s tenth outpost worldwide and…
ReutersFlights have resumed at Germany’s Munich airport after unconfirmed drone sightings forced it to suspend operations for the second time in 24 hours.In a statement on Friday evening, the airport said that flights were stopped at 21:30 local time (20:30 GMT), with around 6,500 passengers affected.At least 17 flights were also grounded in Munich on Thursday evening due to multiple drone sightings in nearby airspace.It was the latest in a series of incidents involving drones that have disrupted aviation in Europe in recent weeks.On Saturday morning, Munich airport said flights had been “gradually ramped up”, but warned that delays were…
The Supreme Court on Friday afternoon once again cleared the way for the Trump administration to strip hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan nationals of their protected status under federal immigration law. In a brief, unsigned order, the justices paused a ruling by a federal judge in San Franciso that barred Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, from terminating that status. Friday’s order came roughly four-and-a-half months after the court blocked a temporary order by the same judge requiring Noem to leave the protected status in place while a challenge to Noem’s efforts to end the Temporary Protected Status program…
Home Daily News Intellectual property team of 21 lawyers… Law Firms Intellectual property team of 21 lawyers jumps to Sheppard Mullin By Debra Cassens Weiss September 18, 2025, 1:43 pm CDT Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton has acquired a 21-lawyer team of intellectual property lawyers from Ropes & Gray that includes five partners. (Photo from Shutterstock) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton has acquired a 21-lawyer team of intellectual property lawyers from Ropes & Gray that includes five partners. One of the lawyers making the move is Steven Pepe, chair of Ropes & Gray’s IP practice group, report Bloomberg Law, Law.com…
Dust off the costumes, spooky season has arrived for the kids in DubaiIf you’re looking for fun things to do this Halloween in Dubai to keep the kids happy, there are lots of spooky happenings around the city from kid friendly brunches to horror movies.Witches of the DunesSonara Camp presents a fun, spellbinding spectacle for all the family in the Dubai desert with Witches of the Dunes. With a Wicked-inspired theme, there will be family adventures, amazing food and live performances. Guests are welcomed by whimsical witches bearing sweets and surprises before a gentle drive through the dunes. As the sun…