Summarizes an Illinois federal court decision showing how retailers and their insurance carriers may face liability when employees voluntarily assist customers, creating independent legal duties.
Reviews recent Missouri court decisions on non-compete agreements and offers tips for creating effective and legally binding non-compete agreements.
Highlights key differences in asbestos defense litigation in Cook County versus other jurisdictions, including chart outlining critical case deadlines.
Examines why strict compliance with Illinois’ Rule of Evidence 615 matters in medical malpractice trials, highlighting how a sequestration violation led to sanctions and a directed verdict against the defendant.
Reviewed Illinois appellate court ruling applying Tort Immunity Act to protect governmental rights, finding Park District immune in badminton injury claim involving unintended user and open-and-obvious condition.
Presents 8 practical steps to guide attorneys in using artificial intelligence in their legal practices.
Analyzes two recent cyber insurance subrogation cases and provides insights on how insurers can manage escalating cyber losses.
Proposes the use of an insurance industry-wide AI database for detecting insurance fraud. Discusses benefits and obstacles to such an AI database’s creation and use. Presents example of its utility in uncovering concealment and fraud.
Discusses lawsuit abuse concerns highlighted in the American Transportation Research Institute’s 2025 survey of critical issues in the trucking industry; analyzes the status of three strategies for addressing those issues.
Outlines key steps employers should take to protect their liability both before any incidents occur and after an employee makes a workers’ compensation claim.
