National Experiential v. Chicago: Free Speech, Zoning, a Fight Over Commercial Displays, and the NBA All-Star Game

By Amelia Taylor In National Experiential LLC v. City of Chicago, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois dismissed several claims filed by National Experiential, LLC against the City of Chicago, the Chicago Sports Commission (CSC), and other related parties. National Experiential sought to challenge the City’s decision to cancel a laser-light display project planned for the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend. While many of National Experiential's claims were dismissed, the cou