Discusses the difficulties caused by Illinois’ current environmental justice (EJ) programs, then evaluates Illinois EPA’s proposed codification of its EJ practices and the possible impact of that on businesses.
Analyzes the complexities inherent in determining liability in motor vehicle accidents involving autonomous, self-driving vehicles.
Summarizes the Illinois Supreme Court’s rationale for revising its Rule 9 Standard for Backdating Rejected Pleadings. Includes list of what revised motion must contain.
Summarizes key provisions and effective dates of two Illinois legislative bills that will ban PFAS in numerous consumer and firefighter products.
Summarizes why St. Louis (Missouri) Circuit Court is mired in a backlog of asbestos cases and outlines proposed changes for handling those cases, including establishing a separate asbestos track and modifying the rotational/roll-over docket.
Analyzes Illinois appellate decision in Johnson v. Advocate, which impacts medical malpractice defense on jury instructions and sole proximate cause, as well as high-low proposals under the state’s prejudgment interest statute.
Offers practical steps insurers can take to successfully implement AI in their business models. Includes brief overview of recent and pending state legislation governing use of AI in insurance decisions.
Examines how Trump’s AI Action Plan proposes streamlining environmental regulations and permitting to support rapid AI infrastructure development.
Summarizes additions and revisions made in version 8.0 of Illinois’ Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract compared to version 7.0.
Explores how AI is transforming mediation and alternative dispute resolution for lawyers. Summarizes key benefits, risks, and what attorneys need to know to stay competent and ethical in using AI in ADR.
