Explores how dental malpractice defense attorneys can use the results of two recent scientific studies to defend against plaintiffs’ allegations that articaine is more prone to causing nerve damage than lidocaine during dental procedures.
Clarifies how secondary/take-home asbestos exposure cases differ significantly from typical occupational exposure cases; offers key strategies asbestos defense counsel can use in litigating these high-value, high-stakes cases.
Explores reasons why it’s been difficult for insurance carriers to cover the cannabis industry in many states, including Missouri.
Summarizes recent Illinois Supreme Court decision reaffirming that cyclists are only intended users of the roadway when the municipality demonstrates its intent to have cyclists use the roadway.
Discusses recent Thompson v. Laspisa appellate decision, including its long-term effects on necessity for expert witnesses in professional negligence cases.
Describes recent changes and additions to Illinois employment laws that mean employers should review and update their employee handbooks and policies.
Discusses the rationale for FTC changes to Safeguards Rule, as well as noting types of business entities affected. Includes brief history of Rules’ origins.
Analyzes a California appellate court ruling that corporate representative witnesses can only testify about matters within their personal knowledge or based upon admissible evidence.
Explains Illinois Appellate Court’s ruling to allow only limited use of Google Earth and other internet and satellite-based images as admissible evidence.
Examines Seventh Circuit’s recent clarification of home-state controversy and internal-affairs exceptions to federal court jurisdiction under CAFA.