Summarizes recent changes and trends in Medicare Secondary Payer laws, processes, and procedures
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Describes Missouri’s changed requirements for finalizing personal injury settlements and other claims involving minor children
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Illinois SB 0072 is now law; amends 735 ILCS 5/2-3103, revising how prejudgment interest is calculated in personal injury cases
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Analysis of various opinions on Illinois S.B. 72, which is a revision of H.B. 3360. The bill would revise how post-judgment interest is calculated in personal injury cases
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Illinois’ legislature sent a revised bill to governor after he vetoed initial legislation allowing pre-judgement interest to personal injury plaintiffs
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Illinois HB 3360 adds pre-judgment interest to personal injury awards, has few safeguards for defendants, and is opposed by business, medical, and defense groups
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Seventh Circuit rules that based on unambiguous contract language, a construction contractor owed no duty to plaintiff
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By now, most of us have seen a funny warning sign or two, either in person or perhaps as a meme on social media. While these warnings may give us a quick laugh, can they also be useful in shielding against liability for bodily injury claims? The Third District of the Illinois Appellate Court thinks […]
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When representing an insured, trial attorneys must be attentive and recognize the circumstances under which opposing counsel may or may not present evidence that their client carries liability insurance. More importantly, attorneys must understand the actions that must be taken to preserve the record and protect the client. The Eastern District Court of Appeals recently […]
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The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District recently handed down the case of Spencer v. American Airlines, Inc., et al., ED105809, limiting the duty owed by an airline to its passengers while in flight. The Honorable Robert M. Clayton authored the opinion affirming summary judgment to American Airlines, with the Honorable Gary M. […]
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