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DiCello Levitt Partner Steven Groopman Appointed Interim Co-Lead Counsel in CoStar Antitrust Litigation

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RICHMOND, Va. — A federal judge has appointed DiCello Levitt Partner Steven L. Groopman as Interim Co-Lead Counsel in multidistrict antitrust litigation against CoStar Group, Inc. and CoStar Realty Information, Inc. U.S. District Judge David J. Novak approved the plaintiffs’ leadership structure on August 27, 2026, appointing Groopman alongside Natasha J. Fernández-Silber of Edelson PC … Continued

DiCello Levitt Attorney Elizabeth Carpenter Reappointed Chair of Chicago Bar Association Environmental Law Committee

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DiCello Levitt Associate Elizabeth Carpenter has been reappointed for a second year as Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Environmental Law Committee. In this role, Elizabeth will continue to help lead the committee’s efforts to engage members on emerging issues in environmental law and provide opportunities for education and professional exchange within the organization. Elizabeth’s … Continued

Mich. Ruling Gives Consumer Protection Law Its Teeth Back

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Published in Law360 on August 19, 2026. © Copyright 2026, Portfolio Media, Inc., publisher of Law360. Reprinted here with permission. By Adam J. Levitt and Madeline Hills Courts routinely remind litigants that their role is to interpret statutes, not rewrite them. But occasionally, a judicial interpretation does something more consequential: It changes the premise on which an … Continued

Landmark $100 Million Settlement Reached in Equifax Credit Score Misreporting Class Action Lawsuit

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OAKLAND, Calif. – On August 17, 2026, a federal judge granted preliminary approval to a $100 million settlement in a class action lawsuit against Equifax brought by DiCello Levitt and co-counsel alleging it miscalculated credit scores affecting approximately 4 million people in 2022. This is the largest settlement in history related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act … Continued

Three DiCello Levitt Partners Named Crain’s Chicago Business 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law

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DiCello Levitt is proud to announce that Founding Partner Adam J. Levitt, Chicago Managing Partner Amy Keller, CIPP/US, and Partner Daniel R. Flynn have been named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2026 list of Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law. The annual recognition celebrates accomplished leaders in the accounting, consulting, and legal industries whose work … Continued

Joseph “J.J.” Nelson Named Recruitment Officer of the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section

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DiCello Levitt is pleased to announce that attorney Joseph “J.J.” Nelson has been named Recruitment Officer of the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section (YLS). As Recruitment Officer, J.J. will help advance efforts to connect with young attorneys and strengthen participation in the Section’s professional and community-focused initiatives. The appointment marks a continuation of J.J.’s … Continued

Two DiCello Levitt Partners Named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2026 Top 250 Women in Litigation

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DiCello Levitt Partners Diandra “Fu” Debrosse and Amy Keller, CIPP/US, have been named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2026 Top 250 Women in Litigation, which recognizes leading women litigators across the United States for their achievements, advocacy, and standing within the litigation community. Benchmark Litigation selects its Top 250 Women in Litigation through an extensive research process … Continued

DiCello Levitt Partner Justin Hawal Named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2026 40 & Under List

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DiCello Levitt Partner Justin J. Hawal has been named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2026 40 and Under US edition, marking his second consecutive year receiving the recognition. The annual list recognizes leading U.S. litigators age 40 and younger, with 615 lawyers honored nationwide this year. Benchmark Litigation identifies its 40 & Under honorees through research focused … Continued