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Q&A: Chicago Employers Confront Significant New Mandatory Paid Leave Requirements Effective January 1, 2024
Insights for Employers
November 10, 2023 | Updated, November 13, 2023
Two Cases Directly Impacting Insurers Are Currently Pending Before the United States Supreme Court
Insights for Insurers
November 6, 2023
ESG at the SEC… Leading or Lagging?
ESG Business Insights
November 1, 2023
Fraudulent Concealment and/or Equitable Estoppel Tolled the Statute of Repose in a Legal Malpractice Claim
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 23, 2023
SEC Changes the Game for Private Fund Advisers – Summarizing the New "Restricted Activities Rule" and the "Preferential Treatment Rule"
Hinshaw Alert
October 19, 2023
EPA Issues Final Rule Under TSCA Requires Reporting of PFAS (1,462 CHEMICALS) Within 18 Months
Insights for Insurers
October 16, 2023
Illinois Appellate Court Confirms That the Statute of Limitations Commences Once the Plaintiff Has Sufficient Evidence to Know of Her Injury
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 11, 2023
Massachusetts District Court Sides With Insurer Because of Insured’s Failure to Provide Timely Notice of the Claim
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 4, 2023
How a Partial Government Shutdown Would Impact Employers and Business Immigration Services
Insights for Employers
September 28, 2023
Different Outcomes for Two Law Firms in Legal Malpractice Case Confirm That Lawyers Representing Estate Administrator Do Not Owe a Duty to Beneficiaries
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 12, 2023
FINRA Rule Change Making Expungement More Difficult Goes into Effect on October 16, 2023
Hinshaw Alert
September 7, 2023
Insurers Face Large PFAS-Related Losses: A Primer on Forever Chemical Regulation, Liabilities, and Insurance Coverage Issues
Insights for Insurers
August 30, 2023
Insurers and Reinsurers, Here and Abroad, Should Pay Attention: The Second Circuit May Well Reconsider Reverse-Preemption of The New York Convention by the McCarran-Ferguson Act
Insights for Insurers
August 22, 2023
Punitive Damages Are Now Available in Wrongful Death and Survival Claims in Illinois
Insights for Insurers
August 15, 2023
USCIS Releases New Form I-9 and Permits Remote Verification for E-Verify Employers
Insights for Employers
August 9, 2023
Scott Seaman Discusses Insurers' Steps to Limit Exposures in California and Florida Homeowner Insurance Markets
Insights for Insurers
July 19, 2023
When ESG Met Mickey Mouse: The Business Judgment Rule Saves Disney Officers and Directors in a Stockholder Records Action
Hinshaw Alert
July 18, 2023
California's New "Snitch" Rule Means Attorneys Must Report Other Attorneys' Misconduct to the State Bar or Tribunal
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 17, 2023
A Pair Beats Four of a Kind: Take-Home COVID and the 'Rowland' Duty Factors
Insights for Employers
July 13, 2023
Supreme Court Upends Current Wetlands Determinations Under the Clean Water Act
Hinshaw Alert
July 12, 2023
New York Federal Judge Declines to Reconsider Decision That Continuous Representation Doctrine Does Not Toll Statute of Limitations
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 10, 2023
The Impact of Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decisions on Insurers and Other Companies and Market Consequences of ESG Missteps
Insights for Insurers
July 5, 2023
Continuous Representation Rule Does Not Apply to Legal Malpractice Actions Says Georgia Appeals Court
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 20, 2023
Absolute Litigation Privilege Bars Claim for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Even Where Conduct is Unreasonable
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 13, 2023
Louisiana Passes Significant New Carbon Capture and Sequestration Bill
Hinshaw Alert
June 13, 2023
Law Firm Exonerated Because an Unforeseen Change in a Party's Testimony was the Superseding Cause of the Claimed Malpractice Injury
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 6, 2023
The SAFE Banking Act: Financial Services for Marijuana and Hemp Businesses
Hinshaw Alert
June 5, 2023
SEC Approves FINRA Rule Changes That Make Expungement of Customer Complaints More Difficult
Hinshaw Alert
June 2, 2023
New York Lawyer Who Cited Non-Existent Cases Generated by ChatGPT Now Faces Sanctions Hearing
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 31, 2023
U.S. EPA Publishes Final Rule Updating the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standard Under CERCLA
Hinshaw Alert
May 30, 2023
Louisiana Takes Major Step Towards Administering Class VI Geologic Wells for Carbon Sequestration Use
Hinshaw Alert
May 2, 2023
[WHITE PAPER - UPDATED] The Social Inflation Survival Guide
Insights for Insurers
May 1, 2023
Federal District Court Holds That Engagement Letter Limited Scope of Law Firm's Duties
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 4, 2023
Federally Qualified Health Center Provider Referral Contracts and Arrangements
Health Care Alert
March 31, 2023
What are the Insurance Implications of Proposed Anti-ESG Legislation in Texas and Elsewhere?
Insights for Insurers
March 28, 2023
New Jersey Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Malpractice Defendants Due to Plaintiff's Failure to Establish Duty and Proximate Cause
Lawyers for the Profession
March 27, 2023
Illinois Supreme Court Affirms That Federal Labor Law Preempts Plaintiff's BIPA Claim
Insights for Employers
March 23, 2023
Illinois Appellate Court Affirms That Attorney Representing a Closely Held Business Does Not Owe a Duty to its Managing Member
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 1, 2023
Key Insurance Cases and Developments – 2022 In Review
Insights for Insurers
February 27, 2023
Appellate Court Affirms $700,000 Judgment Against Lawyer in Malpractice Action, in Part, Because Defendant Failed to File Post-Trial Motion
Lawyers for the Profession®
February 16, 2023
10 Things You Need to Know About the Recreational Cannabis Legalization Bill Recently Introduced to the Minnesota Legislature
Hinshaw Alert
February 16, 2023
The Corporate Transparency Act Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?
Hinshaw Alert
January 31, 2023 | Updated, December 12, 2023
OIG Permits Health System and Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike Collaboration Agreement Restructuring Which Includes Forgiveness of Debt, Free Medical Office Space, and Free Medical Office Furnishings and Equipment
Health Care Alert
January 12, 2023
FTC Announcement That it Plans to Ban Noncompetes Generates Employment Law Shockwave
Insights for Employers
January 9, 2023
A Bronx Tale: A New York State Trial Judge Calls Out New York State's Long-Standing Heightened Standard of Proving the Making of an Agreement to Arbitrate
Hinshaw Alert
January 9, 2023
H-1B Cap Season is Approaching Quickly!
Insights for Employers
January 4, 2023
Ohio Supreme Court Rules No Coverage For Ransomware Attack Under BOP Policy Because Computer Software Sustained No Direct Physical Damage
Insights for Insurers
December 28, 2022
Florida Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment for Attorneys Where They Could Have Remedied Prior Counsel's Mistakes and Salvaged Plaintiff's Case
Lawyers for the Profession®
December 20, 2022
CFPB Provides an Update on its Long Awaited and Highly Anticipated Financial Data Rights Rule
Consumer Financial Services Alert
November 7, 2022
California Court Affirms Ethical and Statutory Obligation to Warn Opposing Counsel of Intent to Seek Default
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 25, 2022
When Aggressive Tactics Cross the Line: Illinois ARDC Suspends Lawyer Accused of Sending "Abusive and Aggressive" E-Mails
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 7, 2022
Illinois Supreme Court Holds Former Client Alleging Legal Malpractice May Recover Punitive Damages Awarded Against it in Underlying Case
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 30, 2022
The Hunstein Saga Ends at the Eleventh Circuit: Court Determines That Use of a Mail Vendor Did Not Inflict a Concrete Injury
Consumer Financial Services Alert
September 15, 2022
How Ancient Wisdom Can Illuminate Data Privacy Compliance for Both Newcomers And Hold-Outs
Hinshaw Alert
August 23, 2022
Washington Supreme Court Strikes Down A “Claims-Made” Policy Issued To A Contractor On Public Policy Grounds
Insights for Insurers
August 19, 2022
Massachusetts Court Applies Litigation Privilege to Dismiss Claims Against Attorney Accused of Fraudulent Activity During Trial
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 17, 2022
Balancing Privacy Regulation With Innovation and the Needs of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Hinshaw Alert
August 9, 2022
The OIG Issues Special Fraud Alert Identifying "Suspect" Telemedicine Contract Arrangements
Health Care Alert
August 3, 2022
Pennsylvania Allows Suit Against Attorneys for "Bad Settlements" Where Fraud/Negligence Alleged
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 1, 2022
Insurers Are Confronting the Combined Forces of Social Inflation, Price Level Inflation, and Greenflation
Insights for Insurers
July 28, 2022
Get Ready for a Comprehensive U.S. Data Privacy and Protection Law at the Federal Level…Maybe
Hinshaw Alert
July 26, 2022
Reviewing Employer Health Plan Coverages in the Post-Roe Era
Insights for Employers
July 8, 2022
[WHITE PAPER] West Virginia v. EPA: Insurers Should Consider How Big of a Bite the U.S. Supreme Court Took Out of the "E" in ESG
Insights for Insurers
July 7, 2022
Clients Also Have Responsibilities: Plaintiffs' Lack of Diligence Defeats Fraudulent Concealment Claim and Precludes Tolling of Statute of Repose
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 20, 2022
OIG Advisory Opinion 22-08 Permits a Federally Qualified Health Center to Provide Smartphones to Patients to Promote Access to Telehealth and Social Isolation/Loneliness Benefits
Health Care Alert
May 20, 2022
Summary Judgment Granted in Defendants' Favor As There Was No Attorney-Client Relationship Between Plaintiffs And Defendants
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 13, 2022
DOJ and EPA Announce Comprehensive Strategy to Hand Out Environmental Justice Nationwide
Insights for Insurers
May 11, 2022
USCIS Announces Increased Automatic Extension Period for Certain EAD Applicants
Insights for Employers
May 10, 2022
Lawyer Unsuccessfully Attempts to Invoke Statute of Limitations Defense in Malpractice Claim Alleging He Missed Statute of Limitations on Underlying Claims
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 2, 2022
California Appellate Court Denies Anti-SLAPP Motion and Sanctions Attorney for his "Tunnel Vision"
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 26, 2022
In Unusual Ruling, Rhode Island Supreme Court Excuses Statute of Limitations Violation Because of COVID-Related Issues
Lawyers for the Profession
April 5, 2022
Third Circuit Affirms Plaintiff Must Establish He Would Have Prevailed in Underlying Case But For Attorneys' Alleged Negligence
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 30, 2022
New York Appellate Court Rules Insurer Accepting Service and Assigning Counsel to Defend Defunct Insured Retains Coverage Defenses and is Only Liable for Settlements on a Pro Rata Basis
Insights for Insurers
March 24, 2022
COVID-19 Coverage Litigation: Insurers Maintain Unbeaten Record in All Appellate Court Decisions to Date
Insights for Insurers
March 24, 2022
Colorado Supreme Court Rules Insurance Adjuster is not Personally Liable for Claim Denial
Insights for Insurers
March 16, 2022
Part Seven: Reviewing Key U.S. Insurance Decisions, Trends, & Developments
Insights for Insurers
March 15, 2022
California Court: Attorney's Failure to Cite Known Adverse Authority Violated Duty of Candor To Court
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 11, 2022
Part Six: Reviewing Key U.S. Insurance Decisions, Trends, & Developments
Insights for Insurers
March 10, 2022
Part Five: Reviewing Key U.S. Insurance Decisions, Trends, & Developments
Insights for Insurers
March 3, 2022
Part Four: Reviewing Key U.S. Insurance Decisions, Trends, & Developments
Insights for Insurers
March 1, 2022
Split Panel of the Seventh Circuit Rules Largely in Favor of Policyholder on Defense Issues for Nassar USAG Sexual Assault Claims Under D&O Policy
Insights for Insurers
March 1, 2022
The Texas Supreme Court Expands the Circumstances Under Which Extrinsic Evidence Can Be Used by Insurers to Disclaim A Defense
Insights for Insurers
February 17, 2022
Part Three: Reviewing Key U.S. Insurance Decisions, Trends, & Developments
Insights for Insurers
February 15, 2022
U.S. Senate Approves Bill That Makes Mandatory Arbitration Provisions Unenforceable in Cases of Sexual Assault or Sexual Harassment
Insights for Employers
February 11, 2022
Part Two: Reviewing Key U.S. Insurance Decisions, Trends, & Developments
Insights for Insurers
February 11, 2022
Illinois Joins a Host of States to Reduce and Later Ban the Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam
Hinshaw Alert
February 10, 2022
When Aggressive Settlement Tactics Go Too Far: California Appellate Court Holds Counsel's Threat to Reveal Opponent's Alleged Illegal Activity was Extortion
Lawyers for the Profession®
February 8, 2022
Illinois Supreme Court Rules the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act Does Not Bar BIPA Claims When No Actual Damages Are Alleged
Insights for Employers
February 4, 2022
"Bonus Payment" Phishing Emails Are Seeking New Ransomware Victims
Law Firm Cyber Alerts
February 3, 2022
Part One: Reviewing Key U.S. Insurance Decisions, Trends, & Developments
Insights for Insurers
February 3, 2022
Illinois Supreme Court Applies Adverse Judgment Rule, Rejects Statute of Limitations Defense in Legal Malpractice Claim
Lawyers for the Profession®
February 1, 2022
Defendant's Due Process Rights Violated When Counsel's Remote Technology Prevented Meaningful Participation in Trial
Lawyers for the Profession®
January 24, 2022
Amendments Proposed to New York's Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act
Insights for Insurers
January 21, 2022
SCOTUS Reimposes National Stay on Enforcement of OSHA's COVID-19 ETS
Insights for Employers
January 14, 2022
SCOTUS Confirms Enforcement of CMS Emergency Regulation Mandating Workforce COVID-19 Vaccinations
Health Care Alert
January 14, 2022
FAQs on New Chicago Ordinance Requiring Written Employment Contracts for Domestic Workers
Insights for Employers
January 13, 2022
New York Imposes Sweeping New Insurance Disclosure Requirements on Defense Counsel and Insurers
Insights for Insurers
January 12, 2022 | Updated January 21, 2022
Now is the Time to Prepare for the H-1B Cap Season
Insights for Employers
January 11, 2022
Laboratory Testing Presents Business Opportunities for Community Pharmacies
Health Care Alert
January 11, 2022
California Expands Non-Economic Damages In Survival Actions
Hinshaw Alert
December 30, 2021
A Primer on Changes Made to the Texas Mechanic’s and Materialman’s Liens Act, Effective January 1, 2022
Hinshaw Alert
December 28, 2021
The Bell Tolls for the "Bellefonte Cap"
Insights for Insurers
December 28, 2021
Sixth Circuit Dissolves Nationwide Stay of OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard, Compliance Deadlines Back in Effect
Insights for Employers
December 19, 2021
FTC Overhauls Safeguards Rule Regarding Customer Information Applicable to Auto-Dealers and Other "Financial Institutions"
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
December 2, 2021
Kentucky Court Enjoins Enforcement of Biden's Executive Order 14042 Mandating COVID Vaccine for Federal Contractors
Insights for Employers
December 1, 2021 | Updated December 7, 2021
District Court in Missouri Blocks Implementation of CMS Emergency Regulation Mandating Workforce COVID-19 Vaccinations
Health Care Alert
November 30, 2021 | Last Updated December 30, 2021
Florida Governor DeSantis Signs a New Florida Law Governing COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates
Insights for Employers
November 22, 2021
Sixth Circuit Selected in Lottery Process to Preside Over Legal Challenges to OSHA's Vaccination ETS
Insights for Employers
November 17, 2021
Fifth Circuit Grants Stay of OSHA's Mandatory Vaccination ETS, Voices "Grave Statutory and Constitutional" Concerns
Insights for Employers
November 15, 2021
FAQs: CMS Issues Emergency Regulation Mandating Workforce COVID-19 Vaccinations by Medicare/Medicaid-Certified Providers and Suppliers
Health Care Alert
November 9, 2021
OSHA Issues ETS Requiring Employee COVID-19 Vaccinations
Insights for Employers
November 5, 2021 | Updated November 10, 2021, December 1, 2021
Practical Tips to Mitigate the Risk of Being Hacked by Fake IRS or Google Voice Scams
Law Firm Cyber Alerts
November 3, 2021
FTC to Increase Enforcement Against Illegal Dark Patterns Targeting Consumers with Subscription Schemes
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
November 3, 2021
New California Law Prohibits Chain Community Pharmacy Productivity Quotas for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Health Care Alert
October 27, 2021
Second Circuit Rules Indemnity Provision in Construction Contract Trumps "Other Insurance" Clause in Determining Priority of Coverage
Insights for Insurers
October 27, 2021
Illinois Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment for Defendants on Plaintiffs' Malpractice Claims Stemming From $2.8 Million Estate Dispute
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 26, 2021
Eleventh Circuit Finds Attorneys Owed No Duty to be Clairvoyant on Unsettled Law
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 14, 2021
District Court Finds Reduction in Monthly LTD Benefit Due to IRA Rollover Appropriate Under Plan Terms
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
October 13, 2021
Privacy Law Essentials: California's Genetic Information Privacy Act
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
October 12, 2021
Comments Due to the Federal Insurance Office on its Wide-Ranging Work Relating to the Insurance Sector and Climate-Related Financial Risks
Insights for Insurers
October 12, 2021
Court Rules LTD Benefits Properly Terminated After Plaintiff Failed to Undergo Recommended Surgery for Disability
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
October 12, 2021
Court Rejects Insurer's Interpretation of its Own Policy Language on Limitations Period
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
October 8, 2021
ERISA Exhaustion Requirement Not Satisfied by Verbal Appeal When Plan Required Written Appeal
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
October 6, 2021
DOL Letter Indicates ERISA Plan Administrators Must Produce an Audio Recording or Transcript of Call Between Claimant and Plan Representative Upon Request
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
October 6, 2021
Double Tic-Tac-Toe: Insurers Have Now Prevailed in The First Six U.S. Court of Appeals Decisions Regarding COVID-19 Coverage
Insights for Insurers
October 4, 2021
Marijuana Company's Legal Malpractice Claim Goes Up in Smoke
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 1, 2021
Fifth Circuit Holds Amputation Not An Accident Under AD&D Policy Where Employee’s Underlying Medical Conditions Contributed to the Loss
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
October 1, 2021
Insurers Take the Lead on ESG/Sustainability Initiatives
Insights for Insurers
September 30, 2021
California Appellate Court Rules That Federally Qualified Health Center Outreach Expenses Do Not Qualify For Cost-Based Reimbursement
Health Care Alert
September 29, 2021
Ninth Circuit Joins Fourth Circuit in Holding that Equitable Estoppel is Barred Where Use Would Contradict Express Terms of an ERISA Plan
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
September 28, 2021
FTC Gives Notice to Health Apps: You’re Subject to the Health Breach Notification Rule
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
September 28, 2021
Tic-Tac-Toe, Sixth Circuit The Latest of Three United States Court of Appeals Decisions to Have Found No Coverage For COVID-19 Claims Based Upon The Absence of Direct Physical Loss
Insights for Insurers
September 24, 2021
Employer FAQs: Biden Administration Announces Plans to Replace COVID-19 Travel Bans With Vaccination and Testing Requirements
Insights for Employers
September 23, 2021
Texas District Court Upholds Denial of LTD Benefits Because Claimant Did Not Prove Functional Limitations Within Benefit Waiting Period
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
September 22, 2021
China’s New Privacy Law: Both a Shield And a Sword
Hinshaw Alert
September 17, 2021
Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment For Defendant in Legal Malpractice Action Based on No Duty and No Causation
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 13, 2021
COVID-19 Coverage Update: Insurers Prevail in First Two U.S. Appellate Court Decisions
Insights for Insurers
September 7, 2021
Property Owners Allege Their Own Lawyers Helped Initiate Ruinous Downzoning, Case Dismissed Due to Statute of Limitations
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 26, 2021
SEC Lessons Learned: Public Companies Must Accurately Disclose Material Cyber Breaches to Investors
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
August 24, 2021
Recent Court Decisions that Impact the Resolution of Insurance and Reinsurance Disputes: The Continued Rise Of The New York Convention And The Fall Of The "Bellefonte Cap."
Insights for Insurers
August 20, 2021
A Cautionary Tale Involving a Business, a Privacy Policy, and an Email
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
August 12, 2021
Wisconsin Adopts New Insurance Cybersecurity Law
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
August 10, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Proposed Federal "Setting an American Framework to Ensure Data Access, Transparency, and Accountability Act"
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
August 6, 2021
The California Lawyers Association Ethics Committee Provides Guidance on the Elements of Effective Ethical Screens
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 6, 2021
Illinois Appellate Court Holds Legal Malpractice Claim is Barred by Statute of Repose, Rejects Plaintiff's Tolling Argument
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 22, 2021
Privacy Law Essentials: New York City's Tenant Data Privacy Act
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
July 16, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Ohio Personal Privacy Act
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
July 16, 2021
Georgia Malpractice Judgment Reversed Because Trial Court Improperly Allowed Jury to View Complaint With Dismissed Claims
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 16, 2021
Privacy Law Essentials: New York City Biometric Identifier Law Goes into Effect
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
July 13, 2021
FTC Lessons Learned: COPPA Applies to Adult Coloring Book App That Also Targeted Children
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
July 8, 2021
Constituent or Client? Inside Embattled Ex-Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' Attempt to Keep Documents in Criminal Case Under Wraps
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 1, 2021
CFPB Announces Final Mortgage Servicing Rule to Help Borrowers Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic Avoid Foreclosure
Consumer Financial Services Alert
June 29, 2021
Florida Enacts Significant Reform Impacting Property Insurance Claims
Insights for Insurers
June 24, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2021
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
June 22, 2021
FAQs: Illinois Civil Procedure Amendment Imposes 6% Prejudgment Interest in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Actions
Hinshaw Alert
June 16, 2021
FTC Lessons Learned: Encrypt Consumer Data When Your Privacy Policy Says You Encrypt Consumer Data
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
June 16, 2021
Connecticut Cybersecurity Bill Prohibiting Punitive Damages for Businesses Advances in State Legislature
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
June 16, 2021
Citing Plan Ambiguity, Tenth Circuit Rules Becoming Disabled After Receiving Notice of Termination Did Not Preclude Employee From LTD Benefits
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
June 16, 2021
Insurer's Likelihood to Deny Claim Does Not Excuse Claimant's Obligation to Exhaust Administrative Remedies Prior to Filing Suit
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
June 14, 2021
Florida Supreme Court Holds Insurer May Pursue Malpractice Claims Against Defense Counsel Retained to Defend Its Insured
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 11, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Nevada Seeks to Broaden Online Privacy Laws
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
June 9, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions About the Illinois Freedom to Work Act
Insights for Employers
June 9, 2021
U.S. Supreme Court Limits Reach of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
June 9, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: An Update on the Colorado Privacy Act
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
June 9, 2021 | Updated July 8, 2021
Second Circuit Issues Statute of Limitations Ruling Favorable to Healthcare Plan Administrators
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
June 7, 2021
Court Blocks Plaintiff's Attempt to Conduct Discovery Into Claim Review History of Medical Reviewer
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
June 7, 2021
The Illinois Department of Insurance Issues Cybersecurity Guidance Regarding Microsoft Exchange Server Installations
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
June 4, 2021
Cybersecurity Compliance Emphasized at MBA's Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
June 3, 2021
Sixth Circuit Upholds Denial of Accidental Death Benefits Under "Substantial Factor" Test
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
May 28, 2021
Health Plan May Not Exclude Specific Autism Treatments
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
May 26, 2021
Sparsely Pleaded Parity Act Lawsuit Survives Motion to Dismiss
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
May 26, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Proposed Federal Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
May 20, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions Employers Have About the New CDC COVID-19 Guidelines
Insights for Employers
May 18, 2021
Shh, Your Speaker is Listening: California Considers Consumer Privacy Protections for Smart Speaker Devices
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
May 18, 2021
Plaintiff's Claim Based on Threatening Statements Barred by Illinois' Absolute Litigation Privilege
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 13, 2021
Iowa Becomes the Latest State to Adopt the NAIC Model Cybersecurity Law
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
May 11, 2021
Excess D&O Policy Not Triggered by Vizio's Smart TV Litigation Claim
Insights for Insurers
May 7, 2021
FTC Lessons Learned: Corporate Board Oversight
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
May 6, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Proposed Federal Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
May 5, 2021
The Proverbial Other Foot: Proposed U.S. Legislation Could Ban Personal Data Transfers to Ireland and Other U.S. Allies
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
April 29, 2021
Restaurant Revitalization Grant Program Provides Grants to a Wide Range of Eligible Entities
Hinshaw Alert
April 28, 2021
Florida Court Rules That Retainer Agreement Arbitration Provision is Enforceable and Severable From Agreement's Unenforceable Fee & Cost Shifting Provisions
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 27, 2021
Seventh Circuit Affirms "Information Laws" Exclusion Precludes Coverage for TCPA and Related Common Law Claims
Insights for Insurers
April 23, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Pennsylvania Consumer Data Privacy Act (HB 1126)
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
April 22, 2021
Why Employers Need to Pay Special Attention to the Protect the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Insights for Employers
April 22, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Proposed Connecticut Consumer Privacy Act (S.B. 893)
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
April 20, 2021 | Updated June 28, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Alaska
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
April 16, 2021
Connecticut Insurance Department Issues Guidance on Big Data Use by Insurers
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
April 15, 2021
Hacked Tech Company Not Entitled to Cyber Coverage for Debt Payment Wired by Client to Hackers' Bank Account
Insights for Insurers
April 14, 2021
New COBRA Rules Require Employer Action, Impose Significant Noncompliance Penalties
Insights for Employers
April 13, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Alabama Consumer Privacy Act
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
April 12, 2021 | Updated June 11, 2021
Maine Enacts NAIC-Inspired Cybersecurity Law
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
April 7, 2021
Does Tilted Turtle's Slow Payment and Carapace Response Entitle Insurer to Liability Policy Rescission?
Insights for Insurers
April 6, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: West Virginia HB 3159
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
April 6, 2021 | Updated May 11, 2021
Unpacking the U.S. Supreme Court's Unanimous Facebook Decision Narrowing the TCPA's Autodialer Definition
Consumer Financial Services Alert
April 5, 2021
Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Action For Lack of Proximate Cause
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 5, 2021
PPP Deadline Extended, Preparing for Restaurant Revitalization Grants
Hinshaw Alert
April 2, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Data Care Act
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
April 1, 2021
A Review of Emerging Trends in Mergers & Acquisitions and Representations & Warranties Insurance
Insights for Insurers
March 30, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Colorado Privacy Act
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
March 29, 2021
U.S. Senate Bill Would Provide Safe Harbor for Insurers That Insure Cannabis-Related Businesses Operating in Compliance With State and Local Law
Insights for Insurers
March 25, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Washington
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
March 25, 2021 | Updated, April 28, 2021
Updated Visitor Guidelines for Skilled Nursing Facilities Regarding Illinois, Indiana, and Federal Requirements
Hinshaw Alert
March 24, 2021
American Rescue Plan Revises Paycheck Protection Program and Shuttered Venue Operator Grant Program, Establishes Restaurant Revitalization Grant Program
Hinshaw Alert
March 23, 2021
Congress Provides New Copyright Office Forum To Resolve Small Claims For Copyright Infringement
Hinshaw Alert
March 22, 2021
Utah Becomes the Second U.S. State to Establish Affirmative Defenses for Data Breach
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
March 22, 2021
NY DFS Announces Insurers Diversity Efforts Will be Reviewed in Examination Process
Insights for Insurers
March 19, 2021
Federal District Court in Nevada Tosses China-Based Auto Dealer's Legal Malpractice Suit Against Law Firm Based on Lack of Jurisdiction
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 18, 2021
Approval of Additional CCPA Opt-Out Regulations
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
March 17, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: A Federal Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
March 16, 2021
Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling Underlines Importance of Having an IP Strategy When Selling Assets of a Business
Hinshaw Alert
March 12, 2021
PPP Updates: Calculation of the Loan Amount and Use of Loan Proceeds for Individuals Who File IRS Form 1040, Schedule C and Revisions to Eligibility Rules
Hinshaw Alert
March 12, 2021
New York DFS Fines Mortgage Lender $1.5M for Failure to Report Cyber Breach
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
March 11, 2021
New York DFS Issues Report Detailing Findings From Its Investigation of Facebook Data Privacy Practices
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
March 10, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Rhode Island
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
March 5, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Illinois
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
March 2, 2021
$6 Million Phishing Loss Does not Trigger Coverage Under Crime Policies
Insights for Insurers
March 1, 2021
Biden Administration Issues PPP Loan Revisions Focused on Small Businesses
Hinshaw Alert
February 26, 2021
California Federal Court Rules in Favor of Equitable Tolling of Benefit Plan Limitations Period
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
February 25, 2021
Sixth Circuit Upholds Denial of LTD Benefits by Decision Makers Employed by Another Entity Within the Plan Administrator's Corporate Family
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
February 25, 2021
Ninth Circuit Affirms District Court May Consider Social Security Administration Ruling That Was Not Before the Plan Administrator
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
February 25, 2021
Ninth Circuit Rules in Favor of Medical Provider in Dispute with Insurer Regarding Anti-Assignment Provisions
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
February 25, 2021
ERISA Plan Entitled to Seek Reimbursement from Plan Beneficiary Who Recovered Damages in Tort Action Related to Underlying Accident
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
February 25, 2021
Remand Order Constitutes Sufficient Degree of Success on the Merits to Justify Attorneys' Fees Award
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
February 25, 2021
Court Ruling that ACA Gender Transition Mandate Violates Religious Liberty Illustrates Interplay Between ACA and ERISA
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
February 25, 2021
Court Affirms Principle that Challenges to Benefits Determination Involving Mental Illness Limitation Require Specific, Concrete Evidence of Physical Factors
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
February 25, 2021
SBA and U.S. Treasury Issue Interim Final Rule on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
Hinshaw Alert
February 24, 2021
New York State Department of Financial Services Warns of New Fraudulent Campaign Targeting Consumer NPI
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
February 23, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Florida
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
February 23, 2021 | Updated March 31, 2021 | Updated May 3, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Oklahoma
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
February 23, 2021 | Updated May 13, 2021
Privacy Bill Essentials: Utah
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
February 23, 2021
New OIG Guidance Permits Federally Qualified Health Centers to Offer Remote Patient Monitoring, Big-Box Store Gift Cards, and Other Incentives to Medicare and Medicaid Patients
Health Care Alert
February 22, 2021
Lesson Learned From Recent FTC Settlement: Be Cautious With Compliance "Seals"
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
February 19, 2021
FINRA Releases Annual Report Addressing Areas of Examination Focus for 2021
Hinshaw Alert
February 18, 2021
Texas Federal District Court Kicks Steel Importer's $6M Malpractice Suit Due to Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
Lawyers for the Profession®
February 16, 2021
Connecticut Extends Deadlines to Comply with Insurance Data Security Law, New York Approved as a Safe Harbor Jurisdiction
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
February 16, 2021
Lender Obligations Under the Revived Paycheck Protection Program
Hinshaw Alert
February 16, 2021
Here's How to Prepare for CPRA and Proposed VCDPA Requirements Concerning Sensitive Information
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
February 11, 2021
New NYS DFS Cyber Insurance Risk Framework Warns Against Ransom Payments, Includes Notice to Law Enforcement Policy Requirement
Insights for Insurers
February 8, 2021
Fifth Circuit Affirms No Computer Transfer Fraud Coverage for Phishing Scam
Insights for Insurers
February 8, 2021
Virginia Contemplates Sweeping New Data Protection Law
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
February 4, 2021
Biden Administration Executive Order Underlines Benefits of an LGBTQ Anti-Harassment Training Program
Insights for Employers
February 4, 2021
Proposed North Dakota Law Would Require Consent for User Data Sales, Authorize Private Right of Action with Steep Minimum Damages
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
February 3, 2021
Minnesota Considers Adopting a CCPA-Inspired Consumer Data Privacy Bill
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
February 2, 2021
Plaintiff's Legal Malpractice Action—First Filed Too Early, Then Refiled Too Late—Results in Dismissal With Prejudice
Lawyers for the Profession®
January 28, 2021
Governor Cuomo Proposes Greater Data Privacy Protections and BankTech Assistance for New York Financial Institutions
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
January 28, 2021
Denial of Mental Health Treatment Benefits Ruled Improper under Milliman Care Guidelines
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
January 25, 2021
Practical Tips to Help You Avoid Taking the Bait of COVID-19 Loan Phishing Scams
Law Firm Cyber Alerts
January 15, 2021
Six Information Security Tips to Mitigate the Risk of a SolarWinds-Like Breach
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
January 13, 2021
FTC Settlement with Photo Storage App Provides Cautionary Tale About the Importance of Complying with Your Own Privacy Policy
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
January 12, 2021
Proposed Biometric Privacy Law with Private Right of Action Introduced in New York
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
January 8, 2021
Hindsight is 2020: Data Privacy Law Year in Review
Hinshaw Privacy & Cyber Bytes
January 5, 2021
COVID-19 Relief Bill Creates Second Paycheck Protection Program
Hinshaw Alert
January 5, 2021
Insurance Policy Choice of Law Provision Again Faces Public Policy Challenge
Insights for Insurers
December 24, 2020
Wisconsin Appellate Court Refines Actual Innocence Rule in Claims Against Criminal Defense Counsel
Lawyers for the Profession®
December 21, 2020
Change is on the Horizon for 340B Pharmacy Program's Administrative Dispute Resolution Process
Health Care Alert
December 21, 2020
Expert Demonstrations Must Meet Substantially Similar Standard
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
Trial Court Erred in Refusing Non-Pattern Loss of Chance Instruction
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
Emergency Physician Not Qualified to Opine on Psychiatric Standard of Care
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
Cross-Examination About Medical Condition Without Formal Diagnosis Deemed Error
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
Post-Trial Motion Required to Preserve Trial De Novo on Issues Decided by Jury
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
$50M Jury Verdict Overturned on Appeal Because Evidence of Autism Excluded at Trial
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
Dispositive Motions Should Proceed Only After Expert Discovery Completed
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
Cook County Protective Order Template Violates HIPAA With Regard to PHI Disclosures
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
Case Management Orders Must be Flexibly Applied in Cases Involving Minors
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
Standard of Care Opinions Offered Outside an Expert's Specialty Barred
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
Trial Court Not "Without Discretion" When Plaintiff Fails to File Certificate of Merit
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
Defendant Physician can be Cross-Examined With His Disclosure and ACR Guidelines
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
Hospital Ads Insufficient to Overcome Consent Forms in Establishing Apparent Agency
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
No Mistrial Required When Defendant Physician Rendered Medical Aid to Juror at Trial
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
Res Ipsa Loquitur in Practice
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
Determining Future Lost Wages for Minor Child Speculative, But Unavoidable Task
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
Plaintiff Permitted to Redesignate Rule 213(f)(3) Controlled Expert to Consultant
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
Improper Remarks During Closing Argument Reverse Defense Verdict
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
"Forum Shopping" Argument Rejected in Forum Non Conveniens Analysis
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2020
What You Need to Know About California's New Voter-Approved California Privacy Rights Act
Hinshaw Alert
December 15, 2020
New Stark Regulations Further Clarify Definitions of Fair Market Value and General Market Value
Health Care Alert
December 14, 2020
SBA Issues FAQ on Questionnaires for PPP Loans in Excess of $2 Million
Hinshaw Alert
December 14, 2020
Practical Tips to Mitigate Legal Risk When Videoconferencing
Lawyers for the Profession®
December 11, 2020
Wisconsin 2020 Med Mal Update: Patient Has the Burden of Producing Evidence of Physician Negligence Prior to Submitting Case to a Jury
Health Care Alert
December 11, 2020
Wisconsin 2020 Med Mal Update: Physicians Can Use a Reasonable Alternative Method in Delivering Care Without Being Found Negligent
Health Care Alert
December 11, 2020
E.U. Parliament Endorses Directive to Permit Collective Consumer Lawsuits, Including for GDPR Violations
Hinshaw Alert
December 10, 2020
No E&O Coverage for Title Agent's Phishing Losses
Insights for Insurers
December 4, 2020
Federal Court in California Blocks as Unlawful New DHS/DOL Rules That Would Severely Restrict H-1B Visas
Insights for Employers
December 4, 2020
Landscaping Co. Gets Clipped: Malpractice Action Time-Barred and Fraudulent Concealment Claim Rejected
Lawyers for the Profession®
December 3, 2020
Attention Pharmacies and Prescribers: New California Controlled Substances Prescription Form and CURES Reporting Requirements Are Coming
Health Care Alert
November 19, 2020
Florida Appellate Court Reduces Legal Malpractice Verdict From $5M to $250K Because Plaintiff Failed to Prove Underlying Judgment Was Collectible
Lawyers for the Profession®
November 19, 2020
SEC Adopts Exempt Offering Rule Changes That Increase Offering Limits and Harmonize Exempt Offerings
Hinshaw Alert
November 18, 2020
What Might Immigration Law Look Like in a Biden Administration
Insights for Employers
November 16, 2020
SBA Questionnaires Increase Scrutiny for PPP Loans Over $2M
Hinshaw Alert
November 13, 2020
New Proposed SEC Rule Would Allow Finders to Receive Commissions Without Registering as a Broker Dealer
Hinshaw Alert
November 3, 2020
Is New York's New Consumer Privacy Bill a Bridge Too Far?
Hinshaw Alert
November 2, 2020
Where We Stand: The Latest Snapshot of COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Litigation
Insights for Insurers
October 21, 2020
SBA Provides Guidance on Rules for M&A Transactions Involving PPP Loans
Hinshaw Alert
October 8, 2020
Utah Court Rules ERISA Plan Was Wrong to Deny Coverage for Mental Health Care Received at Residential Treatment Facility
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
October 5, 2020
Second Circuit Allows Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim to Proceed Based on Misrepresentation of Benefits by ERISA Plan Administrator
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
October 5, 2020
Tenth Circuit Finds District Court Applied Wrong Standard of Review in Evaluating Plan Administrator's Medical Necessity Determination
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
October 5, 2020
ERISA Plaintiff Has Statutory Standing to Bring Action to Recover Spousal Healthcare Benefits
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
October 5, 2020
Material Misrepresentations in Life Insurance Policy Application Justified Rescission by Insurer
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
October 5, 2020
Summary Judgment in Favor of Insurer Reversed by California Appellate Court in Application of "Genuine Dispute" Doctrine
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
October 4, 2020
Third Circuit Rules State Law Reimbursement Claims Brought by Out-of-Network Medical Provider Not Precluded by ERISA
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
October 4, 2020
Ninth Circuit Holds Attorneys' Fees Cannot be Recovered as "Other Equitable Relief" under ERISA
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
October 3, 2020
Ninth Circuit Finds ERISA Complaint Sufficiently Alleges Insurer had Waived Anti-Assignment Defense
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
October 2, 2020
Insurance Coverage During Involuntary Legal Holds Under California Law
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
October 2, 2020
Plaintiff Cannot Maintain Legal Malpractice Action Absent Proof of Fraudulent Inducement to Settle
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 30, 2020
District Court Holds Breach of Contract Claims are Time-Barred
The LHD/ERISA Advisor
September 29, 2020
SEC Updates Definition of Accredited Investor to Facilitate More Participation in Private Offerings
Hinshaw Alert
September 24, 2020
Five Issues for Employers to Consider as Political and Social Activism Surges in the Workplace
Insights for Employers
September 21, 2020
California Board of Pharmacy Approves "No Pharmacist Left Alone" Regulations for Retail Pharmacy Chains
Health Care Alert
September 21, 2020
DOL Issues Temporary Rule, Clarifies Paid Leave Under Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Insights for Employers
September 15, 2020
IRS Issues Guidance on Presidential Memorandum Payroll Tax Deferral Opportunity
Hinshaw Alert
September 11, 2020
New Interim PPP Rules Address Owner-Employee Compensation, Sub-Tenants, and Rent Payments to a Related Party
Hinshaw Alert
September 10, 2020
Community Banks and the COVID-19 Crisis: CBLR and CECL
Hinshaw Alert
September 10, 2020
Expert Testimony Sufficient to Defeat Summary Judgment Motion in Settle and Sue Case
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 10, 2020
PPP Loans and M&A Transactions: Considerations for Lenders and Buyers
Hinshaw Alert
September 3, 2020
GDPR and the Uniform Foreign Country Money Judgments Recognition Act
Hinshaw Alert
September 2, 2020
Defendants Entitled to Summary Judgment on Lack of Proximate Causation Because Plaintiffs' Expert Opinions were Conclusory
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 31, 2020
Federally Qualified Health Center Agrees to Settlement for Failure to Implement
Health Care Alert
August 26, 2020
Plaintiff's Successor Counsel Not Liable for Contribution Where Underlying Case Was "Irretrievably Lost" Before He Was Retained
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 20, 2020
OPA Program Update 2020 Highlights Changes to 340B Program Registration and Recertification Requirements
Health Care Alert
August 13, 2020
New Supplemental Guidance Issued for PPP Loan Program
Hinshaw Alert
August 11, 2020
Florida Bar Advisory Opinion Holds New Jersey Lawyer Working Remotely From Florida Home Does Not Violate Unauthorized Practice of Law Rules
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 11, 2020
Wisconsin Supreme Court Finds No Exceptions to Actual Innocence Rule
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 7, 2020
Federal Court in New York Strikes Down Key Provisions of DOL's FFCRA Final Rule
Insights for Employers
August 7, 2020
Illinois Law Firm Recovers No Attorney's Fees After Trial Court Concluded The Firm Breached Its Fiduciary Duties
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 4, 2020
Main Street Lending Program Expanded for Nonprofit Organizations
Hinshaw Alert
July 29, 2020
SBA and Treasury Provide PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications
Hinshaw Alert
July 16, 2020
Another Early Win for Insurers in the Business Interruption Coverage Battles
Insights for Insurers
July 14, 2020
A Summary of PPP Updates, Including Early Filing of Forgiveness Application
Hinshaw Alert
July 13, 2020
Ruling Concerning Series LLCs in Illinois Highlights Importance of Differentiating and Following Statutory Procedures
Hinshaw Alert
July 10, 2020
Proposed Federal Business Interruption Relief Act Introduced, But Text Not Submitted Yet
Insights for Insurers
July 9, 2020
Congresswoman Maloney Announces Made In America: Preparation for a Pandemic Act
Insights for Insurers
July 9, 2020
Beyond Data Breach: Evaluating Coverage for Misuse of Information Claims
Insights for Insurers
July 6, 2020
Capital One Loses Bid to Shield Post-Breach Report from Consumer Plaintiffs
Insights for Insurers
June 29, 2020
No Protection for Vendor's Forensic Report in Post-Breach Litigation?
Insights for Insurers
June 16, 2020
Federal Reserve Expands Scope of Loan Options and Size of Eligible Businesses Under Main Street Lending Program
Hinshaw Alert
June 15, 2020
Picking and Choosing COVID-19 Patients: Health Care Providers Face Ethical and Legal Dilemmas When Following State Triage Guidelines
Health Care Alert
June 9, 2020
Judgmental Immunity or "Error in Judgment" Rule Bars Legal Malpractice Liability
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 5, 2020
Legislative Fix for PPP Loan Forgiveness Problems
Hinshaw Alert
June 4, 2020 | Updated June 9, 2020
Continuous Representation Doctrine Does Not Toll Statute of Limitations Where Attorney Withdraws in Appellate Court
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 3, 2020
What a Difference a Word Makes: "Any Insured" Cross Liability Exclusion Bars Coverage for Lawsuit Against Additional Insured
Insights for Insurers
June 3, 2020
Update on Proposed COVID-19 Insurance Coverage Legislation and Litigation: Are Cooler Heads Beginning to Prevail?
Insights for Insurers
June 1, 2020
Ninth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Defendants Based on Plaintiffs' Failure to Present Expert Testimony
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 27, 2020
Recent Pro-Insurer Developments Concerning COVID-19 Coverage Exposures
Insights for Insurers
May 27, 2020
SBA Issues Interim Final Rule on PPP Loan Forgiveness
Hinshaw Alert
May 27, 2020
Illinois Legislature Passes COVID-19 Workers' Compensation Bill Containing Rebuttable Presumption for Front-Line Workers
Insights for Insurers
May 26, 2020
Proposed Illinois Bill Would Create a COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance Task Force
Insights for Insurers
May 22, 2020
OSHA Guidance on Preparing to Return to Work Includes Recommendations for White Collar Businesses
Insights for Employers
May 18, 2020
SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
Hinshaw Alert
May 18, 2020
Guidance for Protecting Pharmacy Staff and Customers from COVID-19
Health Care Alert
May 14, 2020
SBA Provides Additional Guidance on Review of Economic Uncertainty Certifications Made by PPP Loan Applicants
Hinshaw Alert
May 13, 2020 | Updated May 14, 2020
Early COVID-19 Liability Suits Raise Employment Practices Liability Insurance Issues
Insights for Insurers
May 12, 2020
EEOC Provides COVID-19 Guidance for Employers on Excluding High Risk Employees from the Workplace
Insights for Employers
May 11, 2020
Minimizing Medical Malpractice Liability Risk During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Health Care Alert
May 8, 2020
Practical Considerations for Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers Resuming Elective Surgical Services
Health Care Alert
May 8, 2020
ADA Guidance for Dental Healthcare Providers Returning to Work
Health Care Alert
May 8, 2020
Review of Federal and State Immunity Laws in Response to COVID-19
Health Care Alert
May 8, 2020
Re-Starting Non-Emergent, Non-COVID 19 Treatment
Health Care Alert
May 8, 2020
Guidance for Medical Practitioners on the Resumption of Elective Surgeries and Expansion of Non-Coronavirus Service Offerings
Health Care Alert
May 8, 2020
Federal Reserve Board Expands Scope and Eligibility of Main Street Lending Program
Hinshaw Alert
May 8, 2020
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Creating Rebuttable Presumption of Workers' Compensation Compensability for COVID-19 Work-Place Related Illnesses
Insights for Insurers
May 8, 2020
PPP Loan Proceeds Return Date Extended, Tips on Preparing for a PPP Loan Audit
Hinshaw Alert
May 6, 2020
Alabama Civil Appeals Court Holds Error in Judgment Rule Requires Expert Testimony to Establish Standard of Care
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 5, 2020
IRS Position on the Deductibility of Expenses Paid with PPP Loan Proceeds
Hinshaw Alert
May 1, 2020
CARES Act Program Expands Scope of Educational Assistance Plans to Include Employer Repayments of Student Loans
Insights for Employers
April 30, 2020
Borrowers Beware: Audits of PPP Loans in Excess of $2 Million and Economic Uncertainty Certification
Hinshaw Alert
April 30, 2020
Additional FAQs Regarding Employer Compliance and COVID-19
Insights for Employers
April 29, 2020
New Guidance from Illinois Department of Public Health Opens Door for Elective Surgeries to Resume
Health Care Alert
April 28, 2020
President Trump Signs Executive Order Providing for a 60-Day Suspension of Certain Green Card Immigrant Visas
Hinshaw Alert
April 27, 2020
Ohio Supreme Court Rules Pro Rata Allocation Method Required Under "Those Sums" Policies Where Timing of Damages is Known or Knowable
Insights for Insurers
April 24, 2020
SBA May Review Economic Uncertainty Certifications as Criticism Mounts Over PPP Loan Requests by Large Businesses with Adequate Sources of Liquidity and PPP Loan Forgiveness
Hinshaw Alert
April 24, 2020
New Guidance Provided by EEOC Regarding COVID-19 Testing of Employees
Insights for Employers
April 24, 2020
State Insurance Commissioners Weigh In On Business Interruption Coverage for COVID-19 Losses
Insights for Insurers
April 22, 2020
Utah's District Court Dismisses Malpractice Action Against Florida Firm Based on Lack of Jurisdiction
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 22, 2020
Wisconsin and Minnesota Businesses Seek Coverage for COVID-19 Business Interruption Losses in State and Federal Class Actions
Insights for Insurers
April 22, 2020
California Department of Insurance Issues Notice to Insurers to Comply with their Legal Requirements with Respect to COVID-19 Related Business Interruption Claims
Insights for Insurers
April 17, 2020
Proposed Federal Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Act
Insights for Insurers
April 17, 2020
Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Notice of Emergency Amendment Regarding COVID-19
Insights for Employers
April 15, 2020
Virus Exclusions Are Not Preventing Some Policyholders from Filing COVID-19 Coverage Lawsuits
Insights for Insurers
April 15, 2020
California Orders Premium Refunds on Policies Exposed to Reduced Risk of Loss Due to COVID-19 Pandemic and Calls for Coverage Extension for Uninsured Delivery Drivers for California Essential Businesses
Insights for Insurers
April 13, 2020
The Federal Reserve Releases Details on Two New Main Street Loan Facilities and the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Facility
Hinshaw Alert
April 13, 2020 | Updated April 15, 2020
Important New Guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program, Main Street Lending Facilities, and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
Hinshaw Alert
April 10, 2020
COVID-19 Compliance Issues For Federally Qualified Health Centers
Health Care Alert
April 9, 2020
California Board of Pharmacy COVID-19 Waivers
Health Care Alert
April 9, 2020
Additional Insights for Insurers From New COVID-19 Coverage Suits
Insights for Insurers
April 9, 2020
Beware of Fraudsters Posing as Government Investigators to Obtain Protected Health Information
Cyber Alert
April 8, 2020
U.S. EPA Issues COVID-19 Enforcement Policy
Hinshaw Alert
April 6, 2020
Insights on the First COVID-19 Coverage Lawsuits
Insights for Insurers
April 4, 2020
Blanket Waiver on Stark Law Sanctions Provides Limited Relief in Light of Pandemic
Health Care Alert
April 3, 2020
Financial Relief Assistance for Small Medical Practices under the CARES Act
Health Care Alert
April 3, 2020
Limited Suspension of HIPAA Sanctions and Penalties During National Emergency
Health Care Alert
April 3, 2020
Exceptions Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule for Disclosure of PHI Without Patient Authorization
Health Care Alert
April 3, 2020
HHS Limits Liability for Corporations and Health Care Providers Relating to COVID-19 Countermeasures
Health Care Alert
April 3, 2020
CARES Act Limits Liability for Volunteer Health Care Providers While Illinois Limits Liability for Health Care Facilities, Providers, and Volunteers Responding to COVID-19
Health Care Alert
April 3, 2020
CARES Act Temporarily Expands CMS' Accelerated and Advanced Payment Program
Health Care Alert
April 3, 2020
DOL Clarifies Exceptions under FFCRA in Updated FAQ
Insights for Employers
April 3, 2020
DEA Waives Telemedicine and Other Rules for Controlled Substances
Health Care Alert
April 3, 2020
Medicare Telehealth COVID-19 Waivers Expand Opportunities to Provide Telehealth Services to Medicare Beneficiaries
Health Care Alert
April 3, 2020
Health Care Deregulation and Financial Relief Measures Amidst the Pandemic
Health Care Alert
April 3, 2020
Plaintiffs' Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim Against Law Firm Dismissed as Duplicative of Legal Malpractice Claim, Punitive Damages Not Recoverable
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 2, 2020
$2.2 Trillion CARES Act Provides Opportunity for Community Banks
Hinshaw Alert
April 2, 2020. Revised on April 7, 2020
CARES Act Provides Massive Financial Relief to Small Businesses and Expands Unemployment Benefits for Workers
Insights for Employers
April 1, 2020 | Updated on April 10, 2010
TCPA Fax Claim Is Not a Covered Occurrence; Personal and Advertising Injury Coverage Is Also Not Triggered, Rules Pennsylvania Federal Court
Insights for Insurers
April 1, 2020
Chicago-Area Restaurants Seek Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Business Interruption Losses in Illinois Federal Court
Insights for Insurers
March 31, 2020
California is the Next State to Request Business Interruption Coverage Information from Insurers
Insights for Insurers
March 30, 2020
A Funding and Business Viability Checklist for Companies Contending with Effects of the COVID-19 Crisis
Hinshaw Alert
March 27, 2020
Insurers Must Be Proactive to Comply With Federal, State, and Local COVID-19-Related Laws and Regulations to Limit Potential Governmental Overreach
Insights for Insurers
March 27, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Families First Coronavirus Response Act Notice and FAQ
Insights for Employers
March 26, 2020
Appellate Court Rules Insurers Have Duty to Defend Illinois Biometric Privacy Claim
Insights for Insurers
March 25, 2020
Options for Conducting Annual Shareholder Meetings and Director Meetings During a Time of COVID-19 Shelter in Place Orders
Hinshaw Alert
March 24, 2020
COVID-19, Broken Supply Chains, and Force Majeure
Insights for Insurers
March 21, 2020
U.S. Congress Members Call for Business Interruption Coverage for COVID-19 Losses
Insights for Insurers
March 20, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Insights for Employers
March 19, 2020
Future of New Jersey COVID-19 Insurance Coverage Bill is in Question
Insights for Insurers
March 19, 2020
Employer FAQs for COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Insights for Employers
March 18, 2020
How to Guard Against Proliferating COVID-19 Scams
Cyber Alert
March 18, 2020
Publication is not Publishing: Ninth Circuit Says Insurer Must Defend Privacy Suit
Insights for Insurers
March 18, 2020
As COVID-19 Coverage Law Suits Are Filed, New Jersey Legislature Considers Mandated COVID-19 Business Interruption Coverage
Insights for Insurers
March 17, 2020
NYDFS Instructs Insurers to Provide Explanations of Coverage for COVID-19 Losses
Insights for Insurers
March 13, 2020
Evaluating the Insurability of CCPA Fines Assessed by the California Attorney General
Insights for Insurers
March 12, 2020
SEC Proposes Rule Changes Relating to Exempt Offerings Which Would Include Increases to Offering Limits
Hinshaw Alert
March 10, 2020
Fourth Circuit Holds Privacy Exclusion Bars Coverage for Law Firm's DPPA Claim
Insights for Insurers
March 10, 2020
Insureds Likely Face Uphill Battle in Seeking Coverage for Coronavirus Losses
Insights for Insurers
March 9, 2020
The Latest Decision in the Global Re Case
Insights for Insurers
March 6, 2020
Attorney Has Immunity for Destroying Evidence When Acting Within Scope of Representation
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 2, 2020
Computer Fraud and Funds Transfer Fraud Coverages Not Triggered by Social Engineering Phishing Scam
Insights for Insurers
March 2, 2020
Coverage for Phishing Loss Precluded by Voluntary Parting Exclusion; Forgery Coverage Not Triggered
Insights for Insurers
February 26, 2020
Illinois Appellate Court Holds Union Appointed Lawyers Are Immune From Individual Malpractice Suits Filed By Members
Lawyers for the Profession®
February 24, 2020
Court Rejects Coverage for Phishing Loss Under Financial Institutions Bond, Calls for More Briefing on Computer Systems Fraud Coverage Issue
Insights for Insurers
February 17, 2020
According to the California Court of Appeals, An Attorney's Failure to Disclose Lack of Professional Liability Insurance Renders Fee Division Agreement Unenforceable
Lawyers for the Profession®
February 17, 2020
Insurers Take Steps to Reduce Silent Cyber Exposure
Insights for Insurers
February 10, 2020
Commonsense Prevails; Intentional Attack is not an Insured Accident
Insights for Insurers
February 7, 2020
New Jersey Appellate Court Holds No Attorney-Client Relationship Between Law Firm and Managing Members of LLC in Legal Malpractice Case
Lawyers for the Profession®
February 4, 2020
Confirming a "But-For" Test, Federal Court Rejects "Semantic" Attempt to Narrow Liability Policy's TCPA Exclusion
Insights for Insurers
January 31, 2020
Policyholders Face Substantial Challenges in Obtaining Coverage for Cyber Claims Under First-Party Property Policies
Insights for Insurers
January 29, 2020
What's Keeping Corporate Directors & Officers Up at Night: Accelerating Privacy Regulation
Hinshaw Alert
January 28, 2020
California Legislative Update: New Consumer Finance Laws for 2020
Consumer Financial Services Alert
January 24, 2020
According to Tenth Circuit, "Continuous Representation" Doctrine Does Not Toll Legal Malpractice Statute of Limitations Under New Mexico Law
Lawyers for the Profession®
January 17, 2020
Financial Services for Cannabis and Hemp Businesses
Hinshaw Alert
January 13, 2020
Beware of the Latest Phone Scams
Cyber Alert
January 6, 2020
Appellate Court Holds That Plaintiff Failed to Prove But For Causation, Reversing Award in Plaintiff's Legal Malpractice Action
Lawyers for the Profession®
December 30, 2019
CCPA Could Frustrate Tripartite Relationship Between Insured, Insurer, and Legal Service Provider
Cyber Alert
December 17, 2019
Seventh Circuit Allows Law Firm to Dodge RICO Suit Based on Alleged Fraudulent Tax Advice
Lawyers for the Profession®
December 9, 2019
Are Law Firm Mandatory Retirement Policies Enforceable? In This Instance – Yes.
Lawyers for the Profession®
December 5, 2019
Bogus Charity Relief Scam is the Disaster that Keeps on Giving this Holiday Season
Cyber Alert
December 2, 2019
'Tis the Season for Tech Support Scams
Cyber Alert
November 22, 2019
California Court Clears Way for Malicious Prosecution Claim Against Attorney for Cannabis Dispensary
Lawyers for the Profession®
November 20, 2019
Consumer Law Regulatory Insights: Third of CFPB Symposia Series Debates the Data Collection Rule of Section 1701 of the Dodd-Frank Act
Consumer Financial Services Alert
November 15, 2019
'Tis the Season for Spoofed Greetings
Cyber Alert
November 13, 2019
Don't Let Hackers Have a Holiday with Your Information
Cyber Alert
November 7, 2019
Capital Simplification for Community Banking Organizations
Hinshaw Alert
October 29, 2019
Awkward or not, Former Client Waited Too Long to Sue Attorney
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 29, 2019
Lawyers Beware: California Court Applies Multi-Factor Test to Determine if LLC Attorney Inadvertently Formed an "Implied" Attorney-Client Relationship with Individual LLC Members
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 24, 2019
Case Dismissed: Illinois Appellate Court Holds Legal Malpractice Claims Were Time-Barred and Corporate Adverse Domination Tolling Doctrine Did Not Apply
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 22, 2019
Pro Se Lawyers Can Recover Attorneys' Fees Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 137
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 16, 2019
HECMs in the Regulatory and Congressional Spotlight
Consumer Financial Services Alert
October 8, 2019
HUD Issues Three New Mortgagee Letters for HECM Program Guidance
Consumer Financial Services Alert
October 7, 2019
Financial Services for Cannabis and Hemp Businesses
Hinshaw Alert
September 26, 2019
Judicial Error Doctrine Rejected as a Defense to Malpractice Claim Because Attorneys Failed to Appeal the Judgment in the Underlying Litigation
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 19, 2019
Attorney's Discharge Before Statute of Limitations Expired Severed Any Causal Connection in Malpractice Claim
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 27, 2019
Seventh Circuit Affirms: Attorney Personally Liable for Aiding and Abetting Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 19, 2019
Law Firm Katten Muchin Must Continue to Litigate Part of $69 Million Malpractice Suit
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 7, 2019
CMS Revises and Updates Requirements for the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Health Care Alert
July 29, 2019
California Supreme Court Holds Monster Energy Can Pursue Claim Against Attorney for Breach of Confidentiality in Settlement Agreement
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 24, 2019
Protecting Your Cell Phone When a Hacker Gets Your Number
Cyber Alert
July 22, 2019
Minnesota Appellate Court Finds Litigation-Funding Agreement Void and Unenforceable
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 17, 2019
Formal Opinion: Successor Counsel Must Notify Client in Writing of Predecessor Counsel's Claim on Portion of Contingency Fee
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 1, 2019
Consumer Law Regulatory Insights: CFPB Contemplates Taking Action to Further Define "Abusive" Prong of UDAAP
Consumer Financial Services Alert
June 27, 2019
Successor Legal Counsel Not a "Joint Tortfeasor" Under New Jersey's Joint Tortfeasors Contribution Law
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 24, 2019
Small- and Medium-Sized Illinois Employers: Deadlines Fast Approaching for Illinois Secure Choice Act Registration
Insights for Employers
June 21, 2019
California Court Disqualifies Law Firm in Woolsey Fire Cases
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 19, 2019
New Jersey Court Reaffirms Principle that a Plaintiff Must Establish "But For" Causation and Damages in a Malpractice Claim
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 28, 2019
Federal Court in Texas Affirms Dismissal of Negligence and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims Against a Law Firm, But Revives Aiding and Abetting Claim
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 9, 2019
New California Ethics Opinion Addresses Whether There is a Duty to Disclose Ethics Consultation to Clients
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 2, 2019
Fifth Circuit Declines to Broaden Exceptions to Attorney Immunity in Stanford Ponzi Scheme Litigation
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 29, 2019
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Discusses Wisconsin Supreme Court's MacLeish Decision
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 24, 2019
A new method to phish you—a wireless voicemail message
Cyber Alert
April 23, 2019
Watch Your Domain Extensions (Who does that email REALLY come from?)
Cyber Alert
April 18, 2019
Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines Invitation to Broaden Legal Malpractice Liability to Non-Client Will Beneficiaries
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 17, 2019
Defeating Direct Deposit Phishing Attacks
Cyber Alert
April 16, 2019
Sixth Circuit Affirms that Expert Testimony is Necessary to Establish Attorney's Standard of Care and Breach
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 15, 2019
Protect Yourself and Your Firm Against Password Spray Attacks
Cyber Alert
April 9, 2019
Advocacy Statements Made by Attorney Cannot Later Be Used as Admissions in Legal Malpractice Action
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 4, 2019
Fifty-Percent Owner of Partnership Has Standing to Seek Disqualification of Partnership Counsel to Protect Partnership Interests
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 28, 2019
Description of "Client" in Outside Counsel Guidelines Prohibits Representation Adverse to Affiliates of Firm's Current Client
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 21, 2019
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Holds Judge's Undisclosed Facebook Friendship with Litigant is Objectively Bias and Violates Due Process
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 13, 2019
Guarding Against the Chinese Domain Name Email Scam
Cyber Alert
March 8, 2019
Florida Court Holds Insurer Lacks Standing to Sue Defense Counsel for Legal Malpractice
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 1, 2019
GDPR White Paper Reviews Risk Management Issues for U.S. Law Firms
Hinshaw Alert
February 25, 2019
Colorado Supreme Court Holds That Plaintiff Must Bear Burden of Proving Collectibility in Legal Malpractice Actions
Lawyers for the Profession®
February 15, 2019
How to Guard Against Impersonation Phishing Attacks
Cyber Alert
February 12, 2019
Owners of Apple Devices Like iPhones Advised to Turn Off FaceTime App Until Apple Issues a Patch
Cyber Alert
January 29, 2019
No Harm, No Foul: Disqualification Not Warranted When City Attorney Obtained Privileged, But Irrelevant, Communications During Internal Affairs Investigation
Lawyers for the Profession®
January 25, 2019
An Employer's Guide to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
Insights for Employers
January 17, 2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Broad Scope of Attorney Immunity Defense in Legal Malpractice Case
Lawyers for the Profession®
January 10, 2019
Illinois Appellate Court Reaffirms Necessity of Proving "But For" Causation in Transactional Malpractice Claim
Lawyers for the Profession®
January 8, 2019
Collateral Estoppel Slams Door on Malpractice Action Spawned by Another Malpractice Action
Lawyers for the Profession®
December 21, 2018
The Marriott Breach: What to do if Your Information Has Been Compromised
Cyber Alert
December 21, 2018
Illinois Court Declines to Adopt "Continuous Course of Treatment Doctrine" in Accountant Malpractice Claims
Lawyers for the Profession®
December 19, 2018
California Attorneys Must Obtain Client's Signed Understanding of Mediation Confidentiality, Effective January 1, 2019
Lawyers for the Profession®
December 3, 2018
What a Famous Hip-Hop Artist Can Teach About Cyber Security
Cyber Alert
November 27, 2018
In Florida, Facebook Friendship Alone is Insufficient to Disqualify Judge
Lawyers for the Profession®
November 16, 2018
Avoid Becoming Another Hacking Statistic: A Primer on Foreign Domain Extensions
Law Firm Cyber Alerts
November 8, 2018
Important Wins on Behalf of Debt Collection Industry
Consumer Financial Services Alert
October 29, 2018
California District Court Applies California's New Rule of Professional Conduct to Disqualify Firm from Representation
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 22, 2018
Avoiding Social Engineering Scams
Law Firm Cyber Alerts
October 16, 2018
Your Mobile is Not Just a Phone — It's a Handheld Mini-Computer Subject to Attack
Law Firm Cyber Alerts
October 11, 2018
Beware of Potential "Vishing" Scams
Law Firm Cyber Alerts
October 9, 2018
Law Firm Retained to Represent LLC Owes No Duty to Owner or Officer of LLC
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 2, 2018
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Hospital Property Tax Exemption Law
Health Care Alert
September 24, 2018
California Court Holds Plaintiff Must Only Prove Attorney Was "Substantial Factor" of Loss, Not "But For" Causation
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 20, 2018
Illinois Appellate Court Ruling Clarifies Extent of Privilege Under the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act
Health Care Alert
September 18, 2018
Financing Arrangements Between a Lawyer and Litigation Funder Contingent on Recovery of Legal Fees Violates Prohibition on Fee Sharing with Non-Lawyers in New York Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 5.4(a)
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 13, 2018
Illinois EPA Opens First Round of Funding for Projects Related to the VW Settlement
Hinshaw Alert
September 13, 2018
Law Firms Must Disclose Current Conflict of Interest, But May Still Be Entitled to Fees for Services After Failure To Do So
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 10, 2018
Federal Reserve Revises its Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement by Increasing the Asset Limit to $3 Billion
Hinshaw Alert
September 6, 2018
Utah Supreme Court Vacates an Award of Non-Economic Damages Arising from a Legal Malpractice Action
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 27, 2018
Absent "Special Circumstances," An Insurance Agent Owes No Duty to Ensure Adequate Insurance Coverage
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 17, 2018
Avvo Shuts Down its Legal Services Product in Wake of Ethics Opinions Warning Attorneys Not to Participate
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 14, 2018
Establishing Attorney's Breach of Duty Requires Expert Witness Testimony
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 9, 2018
Personal Information is being used in a New Cyber Extortion Scam
Law Firm Cyber Alerts
August 1, 2018
New York Implements State and City Laws Further Expanding Employee Protections
Insights for Employers
July 26, 2018
Jury Rejects Claim that Law Firm Committed Malpractice by failing to Advise Former Client to Tender Claim to Insurer for Employment Discrimination Suit
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 25, 2018
Last Chance to Disclose to IRS?
Hinshaw Alert
July 19, 2018
How the Opioid Crisis affects your Estate Planning
Hinshaw Alert
July 19, 2018
Thought you escaped the GDPR? California Enacts Comprehensive Privacy Law
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 19, 2018
CWA Liability Expanded to Include Migrating Groundwater Contamination with a "Direct Hydrologic Connection" to Jurisdictional Surface Waters
Hinshaw Alert
July 10, 2018
Municipal Liability for Police Employment Reference that Hides History of Unconstitutional Conduct
Hinshaw Alert
July 10, 2018
Florida Appellate Court Rules Arbitration Clause in Retainer Agreement is Unenforceable because Client was not advised to Consider Hiring Independent Counsel
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 9, 2018
In Permitting New York AG Case Alleging Consumer Law Violations by Litigation Financiers to Proceed, Court Comments on Distinctions in Litigation Funding Arrangements
Lawyers for the Profession ®
July 3, 2018
California Adopts New Rules of Professional Conduct
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 12, 2018
South Carolina Supreme Court Holds that Insurer can sue Defense Attorney Retained to Represent its Insured
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 6, 2018
Lawyer's Alleged Intentional Misconduct Excluded from Professional Liability Coverage
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 6, 2018
Consider Resetting (or, at a minimum, Rebooting) Your Routers to Disable Latest Malware
Law Firm Cyber Alerts
June 4, 2018
Dual Factor Authentication Can Be Hacked By Phishing
Law Firm Cyber Alerts
May 16, 2018
Attorney Immunity Doctrine Defeats Claim by Non-Client
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 3, 2018
Illinois Appellate Court Issues Significant Ruling Interpreting Changes to School Code Regarding Boundary Change Petitions
Hinshaw Alert
April 17, 2018
GDPR Implications for U.S. Law Firms
Law Firm Cyber Alerts
March 28, 2018
Litigation Funding Company Loses Effort to Recoup Proceeds from Attorney after Client Fails to Repay
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 23, 2018
Tax Law Impacts of the 2017 Tax Reform on Real Estate Industry
Hinshaw Alert
March 16, 2018
Social Engineering Fraud
Law Firm Cyber Alerts
March 14, 2018
New Tax Law Provides Employer Tax Credit for Compensation Paid to Employees While on Family and Medical Leave
Insights for Employers
February 1, 2018
Disqualification Not Mandatory when an Attorney Switches Sides in a Pending Case but Stays at the New Law Firm Only for a Brief Time
Lawyers for the Profession®
January 31, 2018
No Tax Deduction for Confidential Settlements of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Abuse Claims—Effective Immediately
Insights for Employers
December 28, 2017
Top Ten Reasons to Avoid Planning for Your Estate… Yes, You Read That Correctly
Hinshaw Alert
December 19, 2017
New York's High Court Delivers a Blow to the Bellefonte Cap
Hinshaw Alert
December 15, 2017
Legal Malpractice Case Dismissed for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction under Illinois Long Arm Statute
Lawyers for the Profession®
November 30, 2017
Attorney's Expert's Affidavit on Causation Sufficiently Detailed to Withstand Summary Judgment
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 30, 2017
Four New Laws That Illinois School Districts Should Have on Their Radar
Hinshaw Alert
October 30, 2017
Illinois Supreme Court Grants Petition to Appeal Ruling on Constitutionality of Illinois Hospitals’ Property Tax Exemption Law
Health Care Alert
October 17, 2017
EMR and E-Discovery Part Five
Health Care Alert
October 11, 2017
Disqualification Not Warranted Where Attorney Was Involved in Prior Real Estate Transaction Between Two Parties That Resulted in a Legal Dispute
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 3, 2017
Framework for Tax Reform Announced
Hinshaw Alert
October 2, 2017
EMR and E-Discovery Part Four: Reading Complexities
Health Care Alert
September 27, 2017
EMR and E-Discovery Part Three: All Systems Go
Health Care Alert
September 5, 2017
EMR and E-Discovery Part Two: On the Audit Trail
Health Care Alert
August 28, 2017
EMR and E-Discovery Part One: Questions and More Questions
Health Care Alert
August 21, 2017
Maine Court Holds That Expert Testimony is Required to Prove Causation in Legal Malpractice Action
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 20, 2017
Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of $1.5 Billion Malpractice Claim Filed by Lenders Against Borrower's Law Firm Because it Owed No Duty to Lenders
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 17, 2017
Securities Rules for Private Equity Financings
Hinshaw Alert
July 12, 2017
Illinois Hospital Licensing Act Regulations Reflect New Reality of Health System Governance
Health Care Alert
July 7, 2017
Employers Beware – July 1 Paid Sick Leave Deadline is Here
Insights for Employers
June 30, 2017
Avoiding Risks with Referring Physician Compensation Arrangements
Health Care Alert
June 29, 2017
Continuous Representation Rule Does Not Apply Merely Because Attorney Remains Counsel of Record
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 28, 2017
PERS Company Prevails at Trial of Wrongful Death Suit
Hinshaw Alert
June 21, 2017
CMS Proposes Rule to Reverse Pre-Dispute Binding Arbitration Ban
Hinshaw Alert
June 12, 2017
Student Loan Servicing Regulations: 50 State Guide on Laws and Legislation – First Edition
Hinshaw Alert
June 1, 2017
Employers Beware – July 1 Paid Sick Leave Deadline Approaching
Insights for Employers
June 1, 2017
PHH v. CFPB En Banc Oral Argument Recap: Who Won?
Consumer Financial Services Alert
May 25, 2017
All Partnerships Need to Adapt to the New Partnership Audit Rules Now
Hinshaw Alert
May 17, 2017
ERISA Fiduciary Standards Will Apply to IRAs Starting in June
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 1, 2017
PHH v. CFPB: CFPB Not Dodging Constitutionality Questions
Consumer Financial Services Alert
April 4, 2017
Illinois Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Constitutionality of Illinois Hospitals' Property Tax Exemption Law
Health Care Alert
March 30, 2017
Doctor's Legal Malpractice Claim Tossed Based on Her Failure to Demonstrate "But For" Causation
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 28, 2017
U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for Free Appropriate Public Education
Hinshaw Alert
March 22, 2017
United States Seeks 'At Will' Removal of CFPB Director
Consumer Financial Services Alert
March 21, 2017
Communications Between Public Relations Firm and Counsel Held Not Privileged
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 20, 2017
Three Things You Missed Since CFPB Received En Banc Hearing in PHH Case
Consumer Financial Services Alert
March 16, 2017
State Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Legal Malpractice Claim That Required Court To Resolve Federal Issues Relating To Scope, Validity Or Infringement Of Patent
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 16, 2017
CMS Begins Enforcement of New State Surveyors Requirement-Resident Abuse through Photography
Hinshaw Alert
March 2, 2017
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Limits Extraterritorial Reach of U.S. Patents: What Manufacturers and Exporters Need to Know
Intellectual Property Update
February 24, 2017
Trump Administration Rescinds Guidance on Title IX and Transgender Students
Hinshaw Alert
February 23, 2017
Obamacare Reform Watch: Reimbursement Strategies in an Environment of Growing Out-of-Pocket Costs and an Expanding Self-Pay Population
Health Care Alert
February 22, 2017
HHS Proposed Rule Signals Future of Obamacare May be Repair not Repeal
Health Care Alert
February 16, 2017
Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Malpractice Claim Based on Plaintiff's Failure to Plead "But For" Causation
Lawyers for the Profession®
January 9, 2017
Mere Receipt Of A Collection Letter – Without More – Does Not Give Standing to Sue
Consumer Financial Services Alert
January 9, 2017
U.S. Supreme Court Substantially Devalues Design Patent Damages on Multicomponent Products: What Design Patent Holders Need to Know
Intellectual Property Update
December 21, 2016
Overtime Expansion Over? Texas District Court Issues Nationwide Injunction of Expanded Federal Overtime Rules
Insights for Employers
November 23, 2016
U.S. District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Stalling and Possibly Precluding CMS’ Final Rule’s Ban on Long-Term Care Resident Arbitration Agreements
Hinshaw Alert
November 15, 2016
Life Insurance Industry Loses Challenge to Department of Labor Fiduciary Liability Rules
Lawyers for the Profession®
November 10, 2016
Florida’s Highest Court Says Each Default Resets Statute of Limitations for Foreclosure Actions
Consumer Financial Services Alert
November 4, 2016
Illinois Plaintiffs May Have More Time to File Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Cases
Medical Litigation Alert
October 19, 2016
Trial Court's Error in Underlying Case Was Superseding Cause of Plaintiffs' Claimed Damages
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 20, 2016
CMS Prioritizes Patient Care, Allows Flexibility with MACRA Implementation
Health Care Alert
September 13, 2016
Anti-SLAPP Applies to Concealment Claim
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 8, 2016
Massachusetts Supreme Court Holds That "Self-Help Discovery" Is Protected Activity
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 6, 2016
Small Breaches Matter Too: OCR Broadens HIPAA Breach Investigations
Health Care Alert
August 26, 2016
Supreme Court of Nevada Holds That Legal Malpractice Claim Was Impermissibly Assigned
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 25, 2016
Illinois Court Holds That $6.5 Million Malpractice Claim Barred By Statute of Repose
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 22, 2016
Higher Taxes Projected for Transfer of Minority Interests in Hard to Value Assets
Hinshaw Alert
August 11, 2016
CFPB Gives Preview of Changes Coming to the Collection Industry
Consumer Financial Services Alert
August 3, 2016
Illinois Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-Term Care Facilities Act: Proposed Amendments
Hinshaw Alert
August 2, 2016
Plaintiff Who Could Not Afford to Pay for Arbitration Was Allowed to Pursue Her Malpractice Action in Court
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 27, 2016
NY Strengthens Law Concerning Zombie Properties as Well as Good Faith Negotiations
Consumer Financial Services Alert
July 25, 2016
New York Recognizes Attorney-Client Privilege Regarding Consultations with Firm's General Counsel
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 13, 2016
Illinois Appellate Court Holds That Legal Malpractice Claim Was Barred by Six-Year Statute of Repose, and Collateral Estoppel Precluded Fraudulent Concealment Claim
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 5, 2016
New York and North Carolina Take a Narrow Approach to Common Interest Doctrine
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 24, 2016
Paid Sick Leave Is Coming to Chicago: Mark Your Calendars for July 1, 2017
Insights for Employers
June 23, 2016
Significant Hospital Related Mid-Year Updated OIG Review Activities
Health Care Alert
June 23, 2016
Supreme Court Case Expands False Claims Act Liability
Health Care Alert
June 22, 2016
OIG Mid-Year Update Provides Insight To Its Concerns
Health Care Alert
June 20, 2016
Federal Trade Commission Suffers Setback in Major Hospital Merger Case
Health Care Alert
June 15, 2016
A Recent Illinois Decision Explains How to Deal with Medical Staff Claims
Health Care Alert
June 2, 2016
Case Reminds Insurance Agents to Review Process of Receiving Approval from Insureds Before Submitting Applications to Carriers
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 24, 2016
Groundbreaking Healthcare Nondiscrimination Rule Issued by HHS: What It Means for Covered Entities
Health Care Alert
May 20, 2016
Federal Government Issues Guidance to Schools on Title IX and Transgender Students
Hinshaw Alert
May 19, 2016
What Employers Need to Know About Shrinking Overtime Exemptions
Insights for Employers
May 19, 2016
The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016: What Business Owners Need to Know
Intellectual Property Update
May 16, 2016
Supreme Court Takes Pragmatic Approach To Whether Letters Violate FDCPA
Consumer Financial Services Alert
May 16, 2016
Supreme Court Provides a Narrow Win for Defendant—With Chance for More—On "Actual Injury" Issue
Consumer Financial Services Alert
May 16, 2016
Agent Had No Duty to Produce Additional Insurance Coverage For Lost Rent and Soft Cost Without a Specific Request
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 9, 2016
Workers' Comp Plaintiff Attorneys Might Be Getting a Bigger Payday in Florida
Insights for Employers
April 22, 2016
Absent a Fee-Sharing Agreement Signed by Client, Referring Attorney Cannot Recover Fees From Receiving Attorney
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 20, 2016
Insurance Broker Had No Duty to Inform Security Company Insured of Change in Exclusion Language for Alarm Systems
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 18, 2016
Colorado Supreme Court Upholds the "Strict Privity Rule" When Interpreting Attorney-Client Relationship
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 12, 2016
Insurance Producer Had No Duty to Review Insured's Application for Replacement Coverage and Explain the Application to the Insured
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 7, 2016
HHS Implements HIPAA Phase II Audit Program: What You Need to Know
Health Care Alert
March 28, 2016
Texas Court Holds That Law Firm is Immune From Liability to Claims by Non-Client
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 22, 2016
California Court Reluctantly Vacates Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Action
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 16, 2016
Indiana Product Liability Act's Statute of Repose Found Unconstitutional For Asbestos Cases
Hinshaw Alert
March 7, 2016
CMS and AHIP Announce New Clinical Quality Measures
Health Care Alert
February 24, 2016
Pharmacies and Prescription Drug Dispensers...Are You Ready for The March 1, 2016 DSCSA Compliance Deadline?
Health Care Alert
February 23, 2016
Communications in Anticipation of Litigation Held Subject to California's Anti-SLAPP Statute
Lawyers for the Profession®
February 16, 2016
CMS Clarifies Rules on Reporting and Returning Overpayments
Health Care Alert
February 15, 2016
Electronic Monitoring Notification and Consent Form Released
Hinshaw Alert
February 3, 2016
Credentials Materials Are Not Privileged Under the Health Care Professional Credentials Data Collection Act
Health Care Alert
February 2, 2016
EEOC Announces Plan to Begin Collecting Pay Data on EEO-1 Reports
Insights for Employers
February 1, 2016
Client Agreement and Failure to Terminate Representation Under the Terms of Client Agreement Results in Firm's Disqualification Under Concurrent Representation Rule
Lawyers for the Profession®
January 25, 2016
Breaking News: U.S. Supreme Court Decides Whether Claims are Moot in Gomez
Consumer Financial Services Alert
January 20, 2016
Sellers' Real Estate Agent Did Not Breach Duty to Disclose Existence of Mold to Buyers
Lawyers for the Profession®
January 13, 2016
Illinois Claim for Aiding and Abetting Client's Breach of Fiduciary Duty Time-Barred
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 11, 2016
New Case Raises Questions on Exiting Providers' Ability to Take Patient Lists
Health Care Alert
January 4, 2016
OIG Provides Guidance on Health Care Assistance to Needy
Health Care Alert
December 17, 2015
Oregon Supreme Court Limits Mediation Confidentiality
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
December 16, 2015
Six Things Insurers Need to Know About the DOL's Proposed Procedural Protections for Disability Claimants
Life, Health & Disability Law Alert
December 8, 2015
OIG Publishes 2016 Work Plan
Health Care Alert
November 24, 2015
CMS Adopts Final Stark Rule Exceptions and Clarifications
Health Care Alert
November 23, 2015
SEC Adopts JOBS Act Crowdfunding Rules
Corporate / Financial Institutions Alert
November 18, 2015
Budget Act Eliminates OPPS Reimbursement for New Off-Campus Hospital Departments
Health Care Alert
November 12, 2015
Insurance Brokerage Company's Employee Was Insurer's Agent for Purposes of Accepting Notice of Claim
Lawyers for the Profession®
November 9, 2015
Federal Court in New York Court Finds No Implied Attorney-Client Relationship
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 29, 2015
CMS Proposes Regulations to Prohibit Mandatory Arbitration Provisions in Nursing Home Contracts
Hinshaw Alert
October 22, 2015
Former Shareholders' Claims Fail for Lack of Standing and Absence of Damages
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 21, 2015
Engineering Company Found Liable for Professional Negligence Despite Lack of Contractual Relationship
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 19, 2015
OIG Scrutinizes Ambulance Billing Practices
Health Care Alert
September 30, 2015
Supreme Court of California Authorizes Suit by Insurer Against Cumis Counsel
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 15, 2015
Kansas Draws the Line Regarding Actual Innocence and Legal Malpractice Actions
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 10, 2015
Labor Department's Expanded Overtime and Minimum Wage Coverage For Home Health Care Workers is Revised
Health Care Alert
September 10, 2015
Common Rule Research Alert: New Proposed "Federal Policy For The Protection of Human Subjects"
Health Care Alert
September 9, 2015
Click to Agree? NLRB Will Accept Electronic Signatures in Union Organizing Efforts
Insights for Employers
September 9, 2015
Three Recent Cases Make It Easier to Establish Liability for Multiparty Patent Infringement
Intellectual Property Update
September 2, 2015
Insurance Broker Not Liable to Estate of Patron Crushed by Inflatable for Failure to Procure Coverage
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 31, 2015
Illinois Legal Malpractice Action Barred By Res Judicata and Rule Against Claim-Splitting
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 27, 2015
Illinois Eases Telehealth Use by Becoming 10th Member of Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Health Care Alert
August 27, 2015
New National Practitioner Guidebook Released
Health Care Alert
August 26, 2015
CMS Proposes New Stark Exceptions and Clarifications
Health Care Alert
August 25, 2015
Electronic Monitoring in Long-Term Care Facilities to be Allowed as of January 1, 2016
Health Care Alert
August 24, 2015
Legal Malpractice Action Time-Barred By Statutes of Repose and Limitations
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 18, 2015
Future Conflict Waiver Allows Firm to Representation Adverse to Former Client
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 11, 2015
Absolute Attorneys' Litigation Privilege Bars Claims By Non-Clients
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 22, 2015
Time's Up: Limitations Period Began Running on Claim Once Insured Learned His Policy Had Expired
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 14, 2015
Ethical Wall Does Not Preclude Disqualification of Firm
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 8, 2015
Modification of Two-Midnight Rule
Health Care Alert
July 6, 2015
Discovery Rule Permits Accrual of Survival and Wrongful Death Claims After Decedent's Death
Hinshaw Alert
July 1, 2015
California Court Extends Attorney-Client Privilege to Protect Attorneys' Invoices
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 29, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court Maintains Prohibition on Post-Patent Expiration Accrued Royalties
Hinshaw Alert
June 24, 2015
No Breach of Contract Where Code Not in Contract for Architectural Services
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 15, 2015
California Court Holds Unforeseeable Injury From Malpractice Supports Dismissal
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 12, 2015
Chicago Minimum Wage Hike Is Here: Are You Ready?
Insights for Employers
June 12, 2015
Physician Compensation Arrangements May Result in Significant Liability
Health Care Alert
June 10, 2015
Plaintiff's Failure to Disclose Expert Was Fatal to Legal Malpractice Claim
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 8, 2015
Cook County Employers Prohibited from Making Employment-Related Decisions Based on Credit History
Insights for Employers
May 28, 2015
Professional Engineers May Testify as Expert Witnesses Against Licensed Architect
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 27, 2015
Illinois Appellate Court Affirms $6 Million Judgment, But Also Upholds Jury's Rejection of Claim for Lost Profits
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 13, 2015
OIG Issues Guidance for Health Care Governing Boards on Regulatory Compliance Oversight
Health Care Alert
May 8, 2015
Legal Malpractice Action Time-Barred and Fraudulent Concealment Claim Rejected
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 7, 2015
Wisconsin Supreme Court Holds That Continued Employment Is Lawful Consideration for a Restrictive Covenant
Hinshaw Alert
May 5, 2015
Best Practices – Annual Cyber Insurance Reviews
Insurance Coverage Alert
April 28, 2015
A Second Illinois Appellate Court Finds Physician Restrictive Covenant Unenforceable
Health Care Alert
April 24, 2015
CMS Issues Proposed Revisions for Stages 1 and 2 Meaningful Use Standards
Health Care Alert
April 22, 2015
Federal Reserve Revises Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement by Increasing Asset Limit and Including Savings & Loan
Hinshaw Alert
April 15, 2015
Virginia Supreme Court Recognizes Judgmental Immunity (or "Error-in-Judgment" Rule), But Collectability Is an Affirmative Defense of Attorney Defendant
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 15, 2015
Collateral Estoppel Defense to Malpractice Claim Rejected and Derivative Claims Addressed
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 13, 2015
CMS Issues Proposed Stage 3 Meaningful Use Standards
Health Care Alert
April 6, 2015
OIG Vetoes Proposed Lab Fee Waiver Arrangement
Health Care Alert
April 2, 2015
Mediation Confidentiality Precludes Inferences of Malpractice
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 1, 2015
SEC Adopts Rules to Increase Access to Capital for Smaller Companies
Hinshaw Alert
March 30, 2015
SEC Adopts Rules to Facilitate Smaller Companies' Access to Capital
Hinshaw Alert
March 26, 2015
Failure to Challenge Victim's Credibility Sufficient to State Malpractice Claim Against Defense Counsel
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 25, 2015
Illinois Appellate Court Reviews the Rights of a Lender as a Mortgage Holder Under a Standard Mortgage Clause in an Insurance Policy
Hinshaw Alert
March 25, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) Opt-Out Election
Hinshaw Alert
March 25, 2015
Under Dual Representation Doctrine, Privilege Does Not Apply to Communications Related to Matters on Which Attorney Represents Both Clients
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 23, 2015
Insurance Adjuster Not Liable for Breach of Duties of Good Faith and Fair Dealing in Adjusting a Claim
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 19, 2015
Misrepresentation in Renewal Application Voids Professional Liability Policy
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 5, 2015
Court Ruling Underscores Importance of Certain Contract Provisions for Alarm Companies
Hinshaw Alert
February 24, 2015
Seventh Circuit Upholds Criminal Conviction Under the Anti-Kickback Statute Utilizing a Broad Definition of "Refer"
Health Care Alert
February 17, 2015
Paralegal's Mistake Costs Lender (JPMorgan Chase) a $1.5 Billion Security Interest in Loan
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 13, 2015
California Appellate Court Bars Equitable Indemnity Claim Against Design Professional Where Only Economic Damages Are Involved
Lawyers for the Profession®
February 10, 2015
FDA Publishes Draft Guidance on Individual Patient Access to Investigational New Drugs
Health Care Alert
February 9, 2015
Fed proposes rules to increase the asset limit under the Small Bank Holding Company Policy from $500 million to $1 billion
Hinshaw Alert
February 3, 2015
Four Things Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers Need to Know About Proposed Revisions to California Proposition 65
Hinshaw Alert
January 27, 2015
HHS Announces Medicare Shift to Value-Based Payments and Promotion of Reform Among All Payers
Health Care Alert
January 27, 2015
Report of Hospital's Collection Practices Angers Senator Charles Grassley
Health Care Alert
January 26, 2015
IRS Issues Final 501(r) Regulations for Federal Tax Exemption for Hospitals
Hinshaw Alert
January 26, 2015
Estate Held Liable for $1.2 Million Based on Failure to Timely File Estate Tax Return Due to Attorney's Brain Cancer
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 21, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court Confirms Truth In Lending Act Rescission Notice Requirements
Hinshaw Alert
January 21, 2015
Insurance Agent Who Provided Carrier's Valuation and Two Competing Quotes Did Not Counsel the Insured and Create a Special Relationship
Lawyers for the Profession®
January 20, 2015
AOCI Opt-Out Election Must be Made on Call Report or FR Y-9C (if applicable) for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2015
Hinshaw Alert
January 20, 2015
FDIC Clarifies Bank Brokered Deposit Expectations and Requirements
Hinshaw Alert
January 15, 2015
Illinois Condominium Property Act Does Not Impose a Duty on an Insurance Producer to Procure Sufficient Insurance Coverage Compliant With That Act
Lawyers for the Profession®
January 14, 2015
Good News for Community Banks — Legislation Enacted Which Doubles Threshold for Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement
Hinshaw Alert
December 19, 2014
IDHR Publishes New Mandatory "Pregnancy Rights" Poster; Employers Must Modify Handbooks
Insights for Employers
December 18, 2014
California Court Upholds In-House Counsel Privilege
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
December 10, 2014
Third-Party Intended Beneficiary of Estate Planning Document Has Standing to Bring Malpractice Claim Against Attorney for Drafting Error
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
December 2, 2014
U.S. EPA: We Need Tougher Ozone Standards
Hinshaw Alert
December 1, 2014
Executive Summary - Recent Presidential Action on Immigration System Reform
Insights for Employers
November 24, 2014
New York Accepts Likely-To-Succeed Standard for Appeals In Underlying Cases
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 6, 2014
No Duty to Defend Based on Insured's Material Misstatement at Time of Renewal
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 29, 2014
Under Dual Representation Doctrine, Attorney-Client Privilege Generally Does Not Apply to Communications Related to Matters on Which the Attorney Represents Both Clients
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 21, 2014
Illinois Supreme Court Addresses Calculation of Damages in Legal Malpractice Action
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 14, 2014
REMINDER: Compliance Deadline for all Business Associate Agreements is Monday, September 22, 2014
Health Care Alert
September 16, 2014
Court Examines Producer's Role in Processing Inaccurate Online Application
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 9, 2014
Declaratory Judgment Entered Against Architect’s Insurer finding that Design Flaws Were Unrelated and Subject to Separate Liability Limits
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 3, 2014
Plaintiff's Failure to Have Expert Define the Standard of Care was Fatal to Claim
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 20, 2014
CMS Medical Staffing Rule Leaves Questions Unanswered
Health Care Alert
August 20, 2014
Statute of Limitations Bars Claim for Patent Defect
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 18, 2014
Engineer Who Placed His Seal On Allegedly Defective Design Plans Did Not Have An Independent Tort Duty To Owner
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 12, 2014
What Illinois Schools Need to Know About the New Illinois Law on Background Checks
Hinshaw Alert
August 1, 2014
Insurer Ordered to Produce Communications With its Counsel Regarding Settlement of Bad Faith Claim, Which Led to Legal Malpractice Action Against Defense Counsel
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 31, 2014
California Supreme Court Finds that Architect has a Duty of Care that Extends to Future Purchasers of Condominiums
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 30, 2014
Non-Fiduciary Held Liable for Aiding and Abetting Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 24, 2014
Is Real Estate Agent Liable For Bodily Injuries Suffered By Prospective Purchaser?
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 22, 2014
New Illinois Law Limits An Employer's Ability to Conduct Criminal Background Checks of Job Applicants
Insights for Employers
July 22, 2014
EEOC Issues Guidance on Pregnancy Discrimination, Suggesting New Pregnancy Accommodation Requirements
Insights for Employers
July 18, 2014
California Court Awards Attorneys' Fees in Legal Malpractice Case Based on Rates that Exceeded the Actual Amounts Billed
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 17, 2014
Illinois Appellate Court Allows Employees to Sue Employers in Tort For Latent Disease Claims
Hinshaw Alert
July 14, 2014
Special Relationship Existed Between Insurance Broker and Insured for Business Interruption Coverage
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 10, 2014
Special Fraud Alert Released by OIG Regarding Laboratory Payments to Referring Physicians
Health Care Alert
July 9, 2014
Unfinished Business Doctrine No Longer Applicable To New York Law Firms
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 8, 2014
Federal Banking Agencies Adopt an Addendum to Policy Statement on Income Tax Allocation Agreements
Hinshaw Alert
July 1, 2014
Supreme Court Finds NLRB Recess Appointments Were Invalid
Insights for Employers
June 26, 2014
Exoneration Rule Is Alive and Well in Texas
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 25, 2014
Supreme Court Decision Leaves Patent Law on Divided Infringement in Flux
Intellectual Property Update
June 24, 2014
Insurance Adjuster Employed by Carrier Can Be Held Liable for Negligent Misrepresentation Regarding Coverage
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 17, 2014
Expert Testimony May Not Always Be Required for Professional Negligence Cases in Connecticut
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 12, 2014
New Jersey's Affidavit of Merit Statute Interpreted to Apply to Intentional Torts Where the Focus of the Claim Is the Deviation from the Professional Standard of Care
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 9, 2014
Physicians Beware: Identity Theft Is On The Rise
Health Care Alert
June 4, 2014
Insurer had no duty to defend based on the "expected or intended" injury exclusion
Insurance Coverage Alert
June 3, 2014
Non-Client Awarded Damages for Emotional Distress
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 20, 2014
Two New York Hospitals Enter Into Largest Ever HIPAA Settlement After Electronic Data Breach
Health Care Alert
May 12, 2014
U.S. Supreme Court Liberalizes the Award of Attorney Fees in Patent Cases
Intellectual Property Update
May 9, 2014
Exoneration Defense Not Applicable to Criminal Contempt Order in Civil Case
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 8, 2014
D&O Insurance Carrier Barred from Seeking Declaratory Judgment on Coverage
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 8, 2014
Federal Circuit Holds That Non-Practicing Entity May Obtain a Preliminary Injunction
Intellectual Property Update
April 30, 2014
Failure to Comply With Fee-Sharing Agreement Rules Results in Loss of Fee
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 30, 2014
New San Francisco Law Limits Employer Background Checks
Insights for Employers
April 22, 2014
HHS Releases HIPAA Security Risk Assessment Tool
Health Care Alert
April 14, 2014
Engineer Not Liable for Telling Contractor It Would Be Paid for Differing Conditions
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 7, 2014
Stark Law Violations Stemming from Improper Incentive Compensation Paid to Employed Physicians Result in $85 Million Settlement
Health Care Alert
April 7, 2014
Expert Testimony Not Required For Attorney's Mishandling of Client Checks
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 2, 2014
Trial Court's Error Constituted an Intervening Cause of Plaintiff's Claimed Damages
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 28, 2014
The Illinois Supreme Court Strikes Down Illinois Eavesdropping Law As Unconstitutional
Alarm & Security Services Industry Alert
March 26, 2014
Attorney's Death Is Not Excuse For Allowing Statute of Limitations to Expire
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 17, 2014
Insurance Agent had Special Duty to Advise Dental Practice About its Insurance Coverage and to Procure Full Coverage
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 13, 2014
Opportunity to Provide Input to the Federal Trade Commission on Health Care Competition
Health Care Alert
March 4, 2014
Illinois' Statute of Repose Is Not Limited to Claims Asserted By Client
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 26, 2014
Damages Caused by the Court's, Not the Lawyer's, Mistake
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 20, 2014
Insurance Producer's Complaint for Judicial Review of License Revocation Dismissed for Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedies
Lawyers for the Profession®
February 20, 2014
NLRB Déjà vu: If At First You Don't Succeed…
Insights for Employers
February 11, 2014
Apparent Agency Judgment in Favor of Hospital Final
Medical Litigation Alert
February 7, 2014
Ninth Circuit Provides Comprehensive Analysis of Anti-SLAPP Statute Application
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 5, 2014
SEC Proposes Rules to Increase Access to Capital for Smaller Companies
Hinshaw Alert
January 31, 2014
Antitrust Update: Court Rules Against Hospital's Acquisition
Health Care Alert
January 29, 2014
UPDATE: Revised All Appropriate Inquiries Final Rule Published
Hinshaw Alert
January 15, 2014
Federal Banking Agencies Proposed An Addendum to Policy Statement on Income Tax Allocation Agreements
Hinshaw Alert
January 15, 2014
New Prompt Settlement Payment Act Has Significant Implications for Illinois Malpractice Cases
Medical Litigation Alert
January 9, 2014
Two Early New Year's Gifts from CMS and the OIG Concerning the Donation of Electronic Health Records
Health Care Alert
January 7, 2014
Court Finds that Statute Eliminated the Distinction Between Agents and Brokers
Lawyers for the Profession®
December 30, 2013
Under Maine Law, Advice to Seek Independent Counsel Is Unnecessary When an Engagement Agreement Contains a Clear Arbitration Clause
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
December 23, 2013
CMS, ONC Propose Adjustments to Meaningful Use Implementation for EHR Incentive Program
Health Care Alert
December 12, 2013
Final Due Date for Filing Estate Taxes Triggered Statute of Limitations in Third-Party Complaint for Contribution
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
December 12, 2013
SEC Proposes Crowdfunding Rules Under JOBS Act
Hinshaw Alert
December 11, 2013
Negligent Attorney Not Entitled to Setoff For His Attorney's Fees
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
December 4, 2013
The California Court of Appeal Bars Assignee's Claim Against Broker Under the Superior Equities Doctrine and Refuses to Expand Broker's Duty to Procure Insurance
Lawyers for the Profession®
November 21, 2013
Illinois Stops Civil Conspiracy Claims In Asbestos Litigation
Hinshaw Alert
November 21, 2013
Revised All Appropriate Inquiries Final Rule
Hinshaw Alert
November 20, 2013
Local Counsel in Iowa Required to Function as "Co-counsel"
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 13, 2013
Washington Supreme Court Rejects Standing of Title Insurer to Sue Defense Counsel
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 6, 2013
Former Clients Who Are Indigent May Be Excused From Paying Arbitration Fees
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 29, 2013
Expert's Opinion That Settlement Was Inadequate Was Insufficient To Establish Damages
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 23, 2013
OSHA Proposes New Silica Occupational Exposure Rule
Hinshaw Alert
October 21, 2013
Attorney Owes Duty to Next of Kin in Wrongful Death Action Despite Lack of Direct Retention of Attorney
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 10, 2013
Decorative Art Fountain Not Consumable for Purposes of Exception to Fungi or Bacteria Exclusion
Insurance Coverage Alert
October 9, 2013
South Carolina Supreme Court Introduces "Continuum" Approach for "Occurrence"
Insurance Coverage Alert
October 4, 2013
Insurer Owes No Coverage Due to Lawyer's Failure to Report a Potential Claim
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 2, 2013
Plaintiff Must Show Actual Innocence to Pursue Malpractice Claim Against His Criminal Defense Counsel
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 25, 2013
Florida's 2d District Court of Appeals Creates Conflict by Using Efficient Proximate Cause Doctrine
Insurance Coverage Alert
September 23, 2013
Reargument in K2 May Provide the New York Court of Appeals with an Opportunity for a Correction
Insurance Coverage Alert
September 20, 2013
October 1 Deadline Approaching for Employers, Including Schools, to Issue "Notice of Coverage Options" to Employees
Insights for Employers
September 19, 2013
Two-Year Statute of Limitations Not Limited to Legal Malpractice Claims by Clients
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 18, 2013
Court Rejects Bona Fide Error Defense by Landlord Law Firm
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 16, 2013
October 1 Deadline Approaching for Employers to Issue "Notice of Coverage Options" to Employees
Insights for Employers
September 12, 2013
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts Clarifies Title Insurance Company's Duty to Defend and Narrows the Scope of Title Insurance Coverage
Insurance Coverage Alert
September 12, 2013
Accrual Date for Two-Year Statute of Limitations in Legal Malpractice Action Began When Plaintiff Received Notice of Deficiency From IRS
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 4, 2013
IRS to Treat Lawfully Married Same-Sex Couples as Married for All Federal Tax Purposes
Hinshaw Alert
September 4, 2013
Bank Entitled to Recover Counterfeit Check Amount From Attorney's Client Trust Account
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 21, 2013
Defendants Failed to Meet Burden to Show That Citizens Participation Act Warranted Dismissal of Plaintiff's Claim
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 14, 2013
Office of Illinois Attorney General Adopts New Rules Regarding Hospital Financial Assistance Applications and Policies
Health Care Alert
August 8, 2013
Law Firm Not Entitled to Summary Judgment After Failing to Advise CEO of Unauthorized Loans by CFO
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 7, 2013
Insured’s Intentional Conduct Resulting in Unexpected Injury Is Not an Occurrence
Insurance Coverage Alert
July 24, 2013
REMINDER OF JULY 31, 2013 DEADLINE: Employers Sponsoring Self-Insured Health Plans Must Pay New Health Care Reform "Fee" by July 31, 2013
Insights for Employers
July 23, 2013
SEC Adopts Rules Eliminating the Prohibition Against General Solicitation in Certain Private Offerings and Disqualifying Bad Actors From Certain Offerings and Proposes New Reg D Requirements
Hinshaw Alert
July 17, 2013
Plaintiff Stated a Cause of Action After Defendants’ Advice Led to Her Deportation
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 17, 2013
Illinois Schools Must Comply With New Laws on Guns
Hinshaw Alert
July 17, 2013
Causation Expert Required in Case-Within-a-Case
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 10, 2013
California Supreme Court Allows Costs Under C.C.P. § 998 From Date of First Offer When the Opposing Party Fails to Beat Any of the Multiple Offers
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 9, 2013
Fed Adopts New Capital Rules
Hinshaw Alert
July 8, 2013
Fewer Than 90 Days and Counting . . . Are You Ready for the HIPAA Compliance Deadline?
Health Care Alert
July 3, 2013
Breach of Attorney’s Fiduciary Duty to Client May Be Waived
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 3, 2013
Surprise Announcement From Treasury Department Delays Employer 'Pay or Play' Mandate for One Year
Insights for Employers
July 3, 2013
New Illinois Act Establishes Comprehensive Regulatory Regime Governing "Fracking"
Hinshaw Alert
July 1, 2013
Extortionate Demand Letter Not Protected by Anti-SLAPP Statute
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 26, 2013
Employment Practices Alert - Supreme Court Edition
Insights for Employers
June 25, 2013
Health Care Reform – Are You Ready?
Health Care Alert
June 24, 2013
Oregon Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Misappropriation of Partnership Funds
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 19, 2013
California Appellate Court Holds That Insurer Must Provide Independent Counsel Even Where Conflict Would Not Affect Outcome of Liability
Insurance Coverage Alert
June 18, 2013
California and Illinois Appellate Courts Uphold Contractual Statute of Limitations Provision Abrogating Delayed Discovery Rule
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 12, 2013
Guilty Plea Does Not Protect Lawyer Providing Advice Before Criminal Acts
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 12, 2013
Broker Associated With Defunct Firm May Compel FINRA Arbitration
Lawyers for the Profession®
June 11, 2013
Court Upholds Privilege for Discussion of Insurance Coverage Between Insured‘s Associate General Counsel and Its Board of Directors
Insurance Coverage Alert
June 6, 2013
Alleged Fiduciary Duty Breach Duplicative of Negligence Claim
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 5, 2013
Legal Malpractice Policy Covered Law Firm After Falling Victim to "Phishing Scheme"
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 29, 2013
US Department of Health and Human Services Issues Updated "Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Programs"
Health Care Alert
May 29, 2013
Bankruptcy Court Retained Jurisdiction Over Sale of Legal Malpractice Cause of Action
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 22, 2013
Antitrust Update: Federal Trade Commission Continues to Challenge Hospital Mergers
Health Care Alert
May 20, 2013
The Amazing Disappearing "Accident" Requirement in Occurrence-Based Liability Policies
Insurance Coverage Alert
May 15, 2013
Failure to Inform Statutory Beneficiary of Conflict May Breach Lawyer's Duty
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 15, 2013
Insurance Producer Owed No Duty to Additional Insured to Notify Excess Carrier
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 15, 2013
Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Warrantless Blood Draws Illustrates Need for Discussion Between Health Care Providers and Law Enforcement
Health Care Alert
May 10, 2013
Florida District Court of Appeal Holds that Additional Insured Is Entitled to Separate, Independent Counsel in "Paper Conflict" With Co-Insured
Insurance Coverage Alert
May 9, 2013
Attorneys Owe Duty to Next of Kin in Wrongful Death Action
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 8, 2013
Broker Liable for Failure to Obtain Excess Defense Cost Coverage for CCIP Program
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 6, 2013
Out-of-State Attorney Severely Criticized for Taking Unfair Advantage of Client
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 1, 2013
Lawyer Not Liable for Failure to Make a Better Argument to Avoid an Error by the Trial Court
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 26, 2013
Law Firm’s Continued Availability for Background Information Did Not Rekindle the Attorney-Client Relationship
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 10, 2013
Federal Court Holds that Hospitals Providing HMO Services to Federal Employees are Federal Contractors at the Same Time the OFCCP Appears to Increase Its Focus on Auditing Health Care Providers
Insights for Employers
April 10, 2013
Insurance Agency Potentially Liable for Use of a Cost Estimator Program to Calculate Replacement Cost
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 3, 2013
Conflict Imputed from Client's "Outside In-house Counsel" to Client's Separate Litigation Defense Counsel
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 3, 2013
OIG Fraud Alert on Physician Owned Distributorships (PODs)
Health Care Alert
April 2, 2013
Claim Seeking Recovery of Excessive Estate Taxes Did Not Survive Death of Client
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 1, 2013
Florida Supreme Court Limits Use of Absolute Privilege as a Defense
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 20, 2013
Additional Insured Coverage Cannot Be Divorced From the Concept of Fault
Insurance Coverage Alert
March 14, 2013
Federal Court Upholds Validity of Advance Conflict Waiver by Client with In-House Counsel
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 13, 2013
USCIS Issues New Version of Form I-9 for Immediate Use
Insights for Employers
March 11, 2013
Wisconsin Attempts to Provide Transparency and Prevent Fraud From Those Seeking Compensation From Personal Injury Bankruptcy Trusts
Hinshaw Alert
March 11, 2013
Florida Bar Issues Proposed Advisory Opinion Regarding Cloud Computing
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 6, 2013
Illinois Supreme Court Adopts Rules Relating to the Home Foreclosure Process
Hinshaw Alert
March 5, 2013
Agent Not Liable for Mental Distress Damages for Katrina Losses; Still Liable for Attorneys Fees and Special Damages
Lawyers for the Profession®
February 28, 2013
Legal Malpractice Claim Is Assignable in the Context of a Commercial Transaction
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 27, 2013
Court Examines the Term "For" as Used in an Exclusion in an Insurance Policy
Insights for Insurers
February 25, 2013
U.S. Supreme Court Narrows Federal Jurisdiction For Malpractice Actions Arising out of Federal Patent Issues
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 21, 2013
Insurance Broker Can Be Liable to Insured Who Did Not Read the Insurance Policy
Lawyers for the Profession®
February 20, 2013
New Jersey Clarifies Permissible Scope of Transactional Work by Out-of-State Lawyers
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 20, 2013
The Omnibus Rule: Changes to HIPAA / HITECH Enforcement and Penalties
Health Care Alert
February 19, 2013
Protections, Limitations, Prohibitions and More: Important Modifications to Privacy Rule
Health Care Alert
February 14, 2013
Legal Expert Cannot Opine on Merits of Underlying Medical Malpractice Case
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 13, 2013
CFPB Adopts Mortgage Servicing Rules
Hinshaw Alert
February 11, 2013
New Requirements for HIPAA Notices of Privacy Practices
Health Care Alert
February 11, 2013
Attorney Who Failed to Challenge Uncertainty in the Law Not Entitled to Dismissal
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 6, 2013
New HIPAA/HITECH Breach Notification Rules for Covered Entities and Business Associates
Health Care Alert
February 5, 2013
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Adopts Loan Originator Compensation and Qualification Rules
Hinshaw Alert
February 4, 2013
New HIPAA Requirements for Business Associates and Their Subcontractors
Health Care Alert
February 1, 2013
SEC Approves NYSE and Nasdaq Rules on Independence of Compensation Committee Members and Advisers
Hinshaw Alert
January 31, 2013
"Suit Within a Suit" Requires Full Jury Instructions and Lost Punitive Damages Are Not Part of Legal Malpractice Recovery
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 30, 2013
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Adopts Ability to Repay and Qualified Mortgage Rules
Hinshaw Alert
January 24, 2013
HHS Modifies HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement and Breach Notification Rules
Health Care Alert
January 24, 2013
Illinois Allows Excess and Umbrella Insurers to Bring Equitable Subrogation Claim Against Law Firm
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 23, 2013
Agent Not Liable for Not Obtaining Additional Coverage
Lawyers for the Profession®
January 15, 2013
Not All Damages Are Created Equal: Statutory Damages Are Penalties, Not "Damages" Under CGL Policy
Insights for Insurers
January 10, 2013
Plaintiff Failed to Establish Collectibility of Underlying Judgment
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 9, 2013
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Will Be Effective January 1, 2013
Hinshaw Alert
January 3, 2013
Ohio Passes Landmark Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Disclosure Law
Hinshaw Alert
January 2, 2013
Excess Carrier May Sue Attorneys Retained by Primary Carrier for Equitable Subrogation, But Not Legal Malpractice
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 2, 2013
FTC Allows Hospital to Sell Discounted Drugs to EMS Provider During Shortage
Health Care Alert
December 14, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Reveals "Silent" Insured to Homeowners; Guidelines Issued to Help Victims
Insights for Insurers
December 14, 2012
Plaintiffs Failed to Establish Causation and Damages in "Settle and Sue" Type of Legal Malpractice Action
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
December 12, 2012
California Supreme Court Adopts Daubert Gatekeeper Role for Trial Courts
Hinshaw Alert
December 12, 2012
Court Affirms Contribution Rights Against Non-Defending Additional Insured Carrier Based on Shifting Burden of Proof
Insights for Insurers
December 6, 2012
Illinois Supreme Court to Consider Whether Cook County Human Rights Ordinance Authorizes Punitive Damages
Hinshaw Alert
December 5, 2012
Amendment to Illinois Election Code Extends Deadline for Filing Petitions
Hinshaw Alert
December 5, 2012
Attorney’s Admission of Error Without Insurer’s Approval Did Not Relieve Insurer of Duty to Defend In Legal Malpractice Action
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
December 5, 2012
Recent False Claims Act Case Illuminates Scary Issues for Health Care In-House Counsel
Health Care Alert
December 4, 2012
D.C. Bar Clarifies Boundaries for Disclosure of Client Confidences by Discharged In-House Counsel
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 28, 2012
Civil Conspiracy Claims Still a Hard-Sell Under Illinois Law
Hinshaw Alert
November 19, 2012
Maximizing Your Gift Tax Benefits Before the Window of Opportunity Closes
Hinshaw Alert
November 16, 2012
Georgia Deems Intra-Firm Communications Regarding Potential Malpractice Privileged Under Certain Circumstances
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 14, 2012
Insurance Agent Not Liable for Failure to Cover Boat
Lawyers for the Profession®
November 8, 2012
Ninth Circuit Denies Class Counsel Attorney Fees Due to Conflict
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 8, 2012
OIG Releases Advisory Opinion Regarding Per Diem Fees Paid to Physicians for On-Call Coverage to Emergency Departments
Health Care Alert
November 8, 2012
Attorney’s Failure to Pursue Enforcement of Judgment Was Actual Injury That Stopped Tolling of Statute of Limitations
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 7, 2012
Duty to Defend Triggered by Allegations of Malicious Prosecution
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 31, 2012
Architect Not Liable to Unsuccessful Bidder for Tortious Interference
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 31, 2012
Election Day Leave for Illinois Employees
Insights for Employers
October 25, 2012
Showing of Proximate Cause Required in Transactional Legal Malpractice Claim
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 24, 2012
IOLTA Indemnification Provisions Trigger Attorney’s Obligation to Indemnify Bank for Underlying Litigation Expenses
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 17, 2012
SDNY Issues Conflicting Opinions Regarding Rights to Dissolved Firm Hourly-Fee Matters
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 10, 2012
Law Firm Owed Various Duties Stemming From Investigation Into Insider Wrongdoing
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 3, 2012
California Insurance Agent Who Improperly Completed Insurance Application Liable to Insured
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 3, 2012
Insurance Agent's Misrepresentations at Time of Sale Binds Insurer Notwithstanding Contrary Policy Exclusion
Insights for Insurers
October 3, 2012
California Supreme Court Makes Bad Faith Settlements a Bigger Challenge for Insurers
Insights for Insurers
October 2, 2012
Federal Court Holds That Intentional Acts Exclusion Does Not Vitiate a Defense Obligation Under New York Law Where Intent is Not an Element of the Claim
Insights for Insurers
October 1, 2012
Illinois Supreme Court to Consider Whether Punitive Damages Under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act Are Insurable
Hinshaw Alert
October 1, 2012
Insurance Agent Can Be Sued by Intended Beneficiary for Negligence
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 26, 2012
SEC Proposes to Eliminate the Prohibition Against General Solicitation and Advertising in Certain Private Offerings
Hinshaw Alert
September 20, 2012
Court Rejects Insurer’s Arguments That Claim Was Made Prior to Policy Period and Attorney Knew of Potential Claim
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 13, 2012
Jury Holds Trade Association Responsible for Tile-Setter's Mesothelioma
Hinshaw Alert
September 12, 2012
7th Circuit: ADA Requires Employer to Reassign Disabled Employee to Vacant Position
Insights for Employers
September 11, 2012
The California Supreme Court Upholds Continuous Trigger for Indemnity Claims and Extends the "All Sums" and "Stacking" Approach Where Continuous Property Damage Occurs During Periods of Several Successive Policies
Insights for Insurers
September 4, 2012
Missouri Supreme Court Strikes Down Non-Economic Caps in Medical Negligence Cases
Medical Litigation Alert
September 1, 2012
Limitation of Liability Provision Upheld
Hinshaw Alert
August 28, 2012
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Physician-Owned Hospital Restrictions
Health Care Alert
August 23, 2012
Lack of Involvement by Co-Counsel Did Not Preclude Liability for Malicious Prosecution
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 22, 2012
Security Company’s Ambiguous Contractual Language May Create Duty to Protect Residents Against Third Party Criminal Acts
Hinshaw Alert
August 16, 2012
Settlement Agreement Precluded Client From Establishing Justifiable Reliance
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 15, 2012
Public Policy Precludes Nonpecuniary Damages in Legal Malpractice Case Arising out of Criminal Defense
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 8, 2012
District Court Declines to Extend Business Judgment Rule to Corporate Officers
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 2, 2012
Judgment Against Law Firm, Which Included Punitive Damages, Affirmed
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 1, 2012
Supreme Court of Louisiana Upholds Use of Arbitration Clauses in Retainer Agreements
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 25, 2012
Damages Sought Under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) Are Uninsurable as Punitive Damages Under Illinois Law
Insights for Insurers
July 23, 2012
Listing Standards for Compensation Committees
Hinshaw Alert
July 19, 2012
Alaska Settles HIPAA Security Case for $1.7 Million; HHS Reinforces Need for Adequate Policies and Procedures for the Safeguarding of ePHI
Health Care Alert
July 18, 2012
Pennsylvania Court Prohibits Commercial Assignments of Legal Malpractice Claims
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 18, 2012
Florida Trial Court Erred in Not Allowing Evidence of Plaintiff’s Asbestos Exposure in Tobacco Case
Hinshaw Alert
July 17, 2012
Client Did Not Sustain "Actual Injury" Until Court Ruled on Trust Documents
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 11, 2012
Continuous Representation Doctrine Not Necessarily Limited to Attorney-Client Relationship
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 10, 2012
Court Correctly Applied Subjective Test to Determine Whether Coverage Was Barred as Nonaccidental
Insights for Insurers
July 5, 2012
FRB, FDIC and OCC Issue Proposals Revising Bank Regulatory Capital Requirements and the Risk-Weighted Asset Rules
Hinshaw Alert
July 5, 2012
Law Firm Could Compel Arbitration of Claims Despite Being Nonparties to Arbitration Agreement
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 3, 2012
IRS Issues Notice of Proposed Regulations on New Federal Tax Exemption Requirements for Hospitals
Health Care Alert
July 2, 2012
U.S. House Committee Moves Forward Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Disclosure Law
Hinshaw Alert
June 29, 2012
Florida Trial Court Erred in Applying Second Restatement of Torts Instead of Third Restatement of Torts in Asbestos Case
Hinshaw Alert
June 25, 2012
Insured Not Prohibited From Having a Public Adjuster Present During Examination Under Oath
Insights for Insurers
June 20, 2012
Ninth Circuit Panel Finds Duty to Settle Where No Demand Made
Insights for Insurers
June 18, 2012
Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn Signs Tax Exemption and Tax Credit Legislation Affecting Hospitals
Health Care Alert
June 14, 2012
Settlement of Underlying Case Does Not Preclude Malpractice Action
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 7, 2012
Insured Cannot Bring Common Law Claim for Breach of the Implied Warranty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Separate and Apart From Claim for Statutory Bad Faith
Insights for Insurers
June 5, 2012
Illinois Asbestos Plaintiff Barred From Suing His Former Employer in Tort
Hinshaw Alert
May 31, 2012
Illinois Supreme Court to Consider Whether Illinois Has Jurisdiction Over a French Component Part Manufacturer
Hinshaw Alert
May 31, 2012
Federal Circuit Holds That Federal Court Has Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Legal Malpractice Claim Arising out of Patent Prosecution
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 31, 2012
Second Circuit Affirms Sanctions Against Law Firm Entity Under Section 1927
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 24, 2012
JOBS Act—SEC Guidance on Scaled Disclosure and Other EGC Issues
Hinshaw Alert
May 23, 2012
CMS Issues Two Final Rules Modifying Hospital Conditions of Participation and Updating Other Provisions
Health Care Alert
May 16, 2012
Failure to Demand a Jury is Too Speculative to Support Legal Malpractice Claims
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 16, 2012
7th Circuit Holds That "Called Party" Means Current Subscriber of Cell Phone When Determining "Consent" Under the TCPA
Consumer & Class Action Litigation
May 11, 2012
Ninth Circuit Rejects Selective Waiver of Attorney-Client Privilege
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 9, 2012
Arizona Law Limits Asbestos Successor Corporation Liability
Hinshaw Alert
May 8, 2012
JOBS Act – SEC Guidance on Scaled Disclosure and Other Emerging Growth Company Issues
Hinshaw Alert
May 3, 2012
Plaintiff Not Required to Present Expert Testimony Pertaining to Reasonableness of Attorneys’ Fees Incurred
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 25, 2012
Central District of Illinois Bankruptcy Rulings Present New Challenges to Perfection of Security Interests
Hinshaw Alert
April 24, 2012
U.S. District Court Issues Precedent-Setting Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Holding
Hinshaw Alert
April 19, 2012
Minnesota District Court Finds Jurisdiction Over Ohio Lawyer
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 18, 2012
Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) — Confidential Submission Process for Emerging Growth Companies
Hinshaw Alert
April 18, 2012
JOBS Act - Changes in Registration Thresholds
Hinshaw Alert
April 17, 2012
Seventh Circuit Offers a "More Perspicuous Formula" for Interpreting the Pollution Exclusion
Insights for Insurers
April 17, 2012
Ninth Circuit Reverses Sanctions for Failure to Consider Willfulness, Fault or Bad Faith
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 11, 2012
HIPAA Privacy and Security HITECH Act Enforcement Actions Begin
Health Care Alert
April 11, 2012
Congress Passes JOBS Act in Effort to Make Raising Capital Easier
Hinshaw Alert
April 5, 2012
Bankruptcy Court Authorizes Destruction of Client Files
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 4, 2012
California Federal Court Holds Buyer and Seller Protected by Common Interest Privilege
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 28, 2012
Supreme Court Rips Clean Water Act
Hinshaw Alert
March 23, 2012
Ohio Federal Court Allows Insurer to Sue Defense Counsel
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 22, 2012
Court Effects Contraction of Contract Claims and Expansion of Economic Loss Doctrine
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 19, 2012
Illinois Appellate Court Rejects Fiduciary Duty Exception to Attorney-Client Privilege
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 14, 2012
$22.6 Million Award Based on Claims Administrator’s Failure to Make a Timely and Reasonable Settlement Offer
Insights for Insurers
March 13, 2012
Broker Had No Duty to Monitor Solvency of Insurance Company After Policy Issued
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 7, 2012
Second Circuit Strikes Down Two Aspects of New York’s Attorney Advertising Rule
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 7, 2012
Second Circuit Strikes Down Two Aspects of New York’s Attorney Advertising Rule
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 7, 2012
CMS Issues Proposed Rules on Reporting and Returning of Overpayments Under Medicare
Health Care Alert
March 6, 2012
Illinois Healthcare Providers See Conflict Between New State Law and HIPAA Privacy Rule
Health Care Alert
March 1, 2012
Montana Supreme Court Disqualifies Law Firm Based on Lateral Lawyer’s Concurrent Conflict
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 29, 2012
Supervision by Unapproved Physicians Sufficient to Find Violation of False Claims Act
Health Care Alert
February 28, 2012
SEC Exempts Restricted Stock Units From Exchange Act Registration
Hinshaw Alert
February 28, 2012
New York Appellate Court Adopts Zubulake, Imposes Spoliation Sanctions
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 22, 2012
CMS Announces No Change to EMTALA Obligations Toward Hospital Inpatients
Health Care Alert
February 21, 2012
Production of All Reports Prepared on Insurer’s Behalf Unduly Burdensome
Insights for Insurers
February 15, 2012
Mississippi Appellate Court Upholds Standing of Excess Insurer To Sue Defense Counsel
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 15, 2012
Insurer’s Duty to Defend Continues Until All Arguably-Covered Claims Against the Insured Have Been Extinguished With Finality
Insights for Insurers
February 8, 2012
In Criminal Malpractice Context, Accrual Occurs When Indictment Was Dismissed
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 8, 2012
New Mandate on Coverage for Contraceptives: Strategies for Organizations
Health Care Alert
February 3, 2012
Florida Supreme Court Finds That Insurer’s Engineer and Professional Geologists Are Not Presumed Correct
Insights for Insurers
February 1, 2012
Despite Supreme Court’s Critical Language, Expert Testimony in Legal Malpractice Case Required on Standard of Care
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 1, 2012
SEC Approves NYSE and Nasdaq Rules on Independence of Compensation Committee Members and Advisers
Hinshaw Alert
January 31, 2012
Insurer's Duty to Defend Triggered by TCPA Claim Even Though Fax Recipient Was a Corporation
Insights for Insurers
January 30, 2012
Illinois Supreme Court to Consider Whether a Court-Appointed Psychological Evaluator Is Immune From Suit
Hinshaw Alert
January 27, 2012
Federal Court Has Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Legal Malpractice Action Arising Out of Patent Infringement Claim
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 26, 2012
Second Reservation of Rights Letter Was Not Needed
Insights for Insurers
January 25, 2012
HHS Adopts HIPAA Standards for Electronic Funds Transfers
Health Care Alert
January 23, 2012
A Clearly Drafted Engagement Letter Can Limit the Scope of Attorney’s Duties
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 19, 2012
California Supreme Court Finds That Equipment Manufacturers Are Not Liable in Negligence or Strict Liability for Component Parts Manufactured by Third Party
Hinshaw Alert
January 17, 2012
Attorney Who Signed Settlement Agreement Not Liable for Its Breach
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 11, 2012
Excess Carrier Obligated to Provide Coverage Notwithstanding Bankrupt Insured’s Inability to Pay Underlying Retained Limit
Insights for Insurers
January 10, 2012
Ohio Bill Requires Trust Disclosure by Plaintiffs to Inject Transparency in Asbestos Litigation
Hinshaw Alert
January 5, 2012
Plaintiffs’ Contributory Negligence in Failing to Read Leases Precludes Malpractice Claim
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 5, 2012
Florida’s Third DCA Grants Directed Verdict for Insurer on Issue of Finality of a Claim Payment
Insights for Insurers
January 4, 2012
More Than 3,000 Illinois Small Sources Get Air Permit Break From the State
Hinshaw Alert
January 4, 2012
SEC Revises Net Worth Standard for Accredited Investors
Hinshaw Alert
December 29, 2011
Congress (Hopefully) Moving to Make Raising Capital Easier
Hinshaw Alert
December 28, 2011
Second Circuit Allows Undisclosed Ghostwriting
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
December 21, 2011
Florida Court Holds That Paid Appraisal Award Cannot Be Confirmed
Insights for Insurers
December 15, 2011
Louisiana Law Does Not Require an Appeal of an Adverse Judgment Before Filing Malpractice Action, But Expert Testimony Required
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
December 14, 2011
Attorney Owed No Duty to Plaintiffs as Intended Third-Party Beneficiaries
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 30, 2011
SEC, Nasdaq and NYSE Toughen Oversight of Reverse Mergers
Hinshaw Alert
November 21, 2011
New York Law Office Requirement Held Unconstitutional
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 16, 2011
Federal Circuit Upholds Advance Conflict Waiver in Joint Defense Agreement
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 10, 2011
Minnesota Recognizes Claim Against Insurance Agent for Negligent Failure to Procure Insurance
Lawyers for the Profession®
November 7, 2011
Insurance Coverage Denial Proper Where Insured Did Not Comply With His Policy's Post-Lost Duties
Insights for Insurers
November 7, 2011
Nevada Supreme Court Adopts Disqualification Rule for Use of Information From Anonymous Source
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 3, 2011
No Coverage for Insurance Agent's Claim Against His Agency for Failure to Procure Coverage
Lawyers for the Profession®
November 2, 2011
CMS Posts Accountable Care Organization Final Rule
Health Care Alert
October 26, 2011
Firm’s Agreement With Opposing Party Creates Unconsentable Conflict
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 26, 2011
SEC, Nasdaq and NYSE Increasing Oversight of Reverse Mergers
Hinshaw Alert
October 18, 2011
Lawyers May Influence Their Clients’ Communications With Represented Parties
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 13, 2011
Missouri Court Holds That State’s Workers’ Compensation Law Not Exclusive Remedy for Occupational Diseases
Hinshaw Alert
October 12, 2011
The America Invents Act Affects Patent Litigation, Too!
Intellectual Property Update
October 6, 2011
SEC Proxy Access Proposals Are Effective
Hinshaw Alert
September 30, 2011
Accountant May Owe Duty of Care to Client’s Creditors
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 28, 2011
Plaintiff’s Malpractice Suit Placed Attorney-Client Communications With Subsequent Counsel "At Issue" and Plaintiff Thus Waived Privilege
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 28, 2011
New Business Opportunity for Health Care Providers: The Medicare Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative
Hinshaw Alert
September 27, 2011
N.Y. Appellate Court Holds Statute of Limitations Started Running When Architect’s Services Ended
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 22, 2011
Illinois Medical Studies Act Requires Hospital to Disclose Number of MRSA Infections
Medical Litigation Alert
September 21, 2011
Summary Judgment to Insurer Based on Breach of Notice and Cooperation Clauses
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 21, 2011
Minnesota Federal Court Finds TCPA Violation Is Covered "Advertising Injury"
Insights for Insurers
September 19, 2011
The Contract Does Not Always Protect the Alarm Company
Hinshaw Alert
September 16, 2011
U.S. EPA’s Proposed Recycling Rules Change Will Affect Numerous Manufacturing and Scrap Processing Companies
Hinshaw Alert
September 15, 2011
ABA Provides Guidance for Warning Clients About the Risks of Electronic Attorney-Client Communications
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 14, 2011
Illinois Court Extends Evidentiary Lifeline to Accounting Firm Accused of Negligence
Lawyers for the Profession®
September 7, 2011
ABA Provides Guidance for Ethical and Legal Duties When Employer’s Lawyer Obtains Employee’s E-mails With the Employee’s Lawyer
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 7, 2011
National Labor Relations Board Identifies New Test for Assessing Bargaining Units in Non-Acute Care Facilities
Insights for Employers
August 31, 2011
ABA Provides Guidance for Permissible Changes to Attorney Fee Agreements During Representation
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 31, 2011
USEPA Considers Troublesome New Air Quality Standards for Ozone
Hinshaw Alert
August 26, 2011
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Trial De Novo Provision in UIM Policy
Insights for Insurers
August 25, 2011
Significant Changes Coming to Top-Level Domains
Intellectual Property Update
August 25, 2011
Illinois State Court Has Jurisdiction of Legal Malpractice Claim Arising Out of Patent Matter
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 24, 2011
Litigation Privilege Does Not Shield Attorney and Client Who Make Allegedly Defamatory Statements to News Reporters
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 18, 2011
Delaware Joins Trend of States Rejecting "Take Home" Asbestos Claims
Hinshaw Alert
August 16, 2011
Indiana Supreme Court Provides Guidance on Ethics Rules for Out-of-State Attorney Advertising
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 11, 2011
Court Holds That Manifestation Trigger Is Date That Property Damage Became Discoverable
Insights for Insurers
August 4, 2011
Defendants Chalk up Another Victory on Take-Home Asbestos Exposure in Illinois
Hinshaw Alert
August 2, 2011
Federal Circuit Has Exclusive Jurisdiction of Appeal of Claim Arising Out of Patent Matter
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 28, 2011
Legal Malpractice Claim Arising Out of Patent Matter Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 26, 2011
FDIC Rules Designed to Claw Back Executive Compensation in Receivership Situations
Hinshaw Alert
July 26, 2011
Florida Courts Rejecting Prejudice as a Matter of Law in Certain Late Notice Cases
Insights for Insurers
July 26, 2011
Wisconsin Supreme Court Clarifies What Types of Health Care Facilities Qualify for Property Tax Exemption
Health Care Alert
July 22, 2011
Entry of Final Summary Judgment Will Terminate Ability to Accept Pending Proposal for Settlement
Insights for Insurers
July 21, 2011
SEC Whistleblower Rule Excludes Money Awards to Attorneys and Others Violating Attorney-Client Privilege and Confidentiality
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 21, 2011
Florida Insurer Found Not Guilty of Bad Faith Caused by Insured’s Counsel
Insights for Insurers
July 20, 2011
Notice of Claim to Insurer by Claimants Is Insufficient, But Estoppel Precludes Summary Judgment
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 14, 2011
Attorney Representation Concludes When Client No Longer Has Reasonable Expectation of Representation
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 12, 2011
Wisconsin Holds Breach of Contract Claim Not Prerequisite for First-Party Bad Faith Claim
Insights for Insurers
July 12, 2011
Retroactive Application of Florida’s Asbestos and Silica Compensation Fairness Act Held Unconstitutional
Hinshaw Alert
July 11, 2011
Ohio Court of Appeals Affirms Parol Evidence Rule As Applied to Engagement Letters for Attorneys
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 7, 2011
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Address Admissibility of Scientific Testimony in Toxic Tort Cases
Hinshaw Alert
June 30, 2011
Accountable Care Organization Waivers
Health Care Alert
June 28, 2011
Illinois Six-Year Statute of Repose Commenced on Date of Injury, Not on Date of Client’s Death, and Claim Was Thus Time-Barred
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 28, 2011
NLRB and DOL Propose Changes to Ease Union Organizing
Insights for Employers
June 24, 2011
U.S. Supreme Court Maintains Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard of Proof for Patent Invalidity
Intellectual Property Update
June 24, 2011
Doctrine of In Pari Delicto Did Not Bar Trustee’s Claims
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 23, 2011
Wisconsin Rejects Medical Monitoring Requests, Holds Toxic Tort Claims Cannot Arise out of Increased Risk of Cancer
Hinshaw Alert
June 22, 2011
U.S. Supreme Court Insulates Advisers, Including Lawyers, From Rule 10b-5 Liability for Statements Made by Companies
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 21, 2011
U.S. Supreme Court Puts Carbon Dioxide Control Issues in EPA’s Hands
Hinshaw Alert
June 21, 2011
New York Court Finds Exclusion for Bodily Injury to an Insured Who Benefits From the Coverage to Be Ambiguous
Insights for Insurers
June 21, 2011
Supreme Court Rejects Massive Class Action Against Wal-Mart
Insights for Employers
June 20, 2011
Starting The Statute Of Limitations Clock In California Becomes More Difficult In Certain Toxic Tort Cases
Hinshaw Alert
June 17, 2011
Florida Insureds Relieved From Participating in Appraisal Where Not Notified of Mediation Process
Insurance Coverage Alert
June 16, 2011
California Supreme Court Holds Attorney Can Be Sued for Civic Efforts Against Former Client’s Interests
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 16, 2011
U.S. Supreme Court Raises Knowledge Bar For Inducing Patent Infringement
Intellectual Property Update
June 16, 2011
Eleventh Circuit Holds Insurer’s Protectable Interest Protects Insurer From Slander and Tortious Interference Claims
Insurance Coverage Alert
June 14, 2011
June 30th Plan Amendment Deadline for Cafeteria Plans Is Quickly Approaching
Insights for Employers
June 7, 2011
Doctrine of In Pari Delicto Did Not Bar Trustee’s Claims
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 7, 2011
Federal Circuit Reins in Patent Inequitable Conduct Law
Intellectual Property Update
June 2, 2011
Continuous Representation May Toll the Statute of Limitations in Washington
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 2, 2011
Modification of Protective Orders to Permit Disclosure of Confidential Materials Must Satisfy Three-Prong Test
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 31, 2011
Negligent Misrepresentation Does Not Apply to Prospective Client’s Negligence Lawsuit
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 26, 2011
Medicare Shared Savings Program
Health Care Alert
May 24, 2011
Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF) Terms for Subchapter S Corporations and Mutuals
Hinshaw Alert
May 23, 2011
U.S. District Court Finds that the Factual Origin of an Injury—Not the Theory of Liability—Controls the Coverage Analysis
Insurance Coverage Alert
May 23, 2011
Accountable Care Organization Data Sharing
Health Care Alert
May 19, 2011
For Statute of Repose to Be Tolled, Attorney Must Make Affirmative Misrepresentations
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 19, 2011
New York Bar Blesses Agreement for In-House Lawyer Imposing Post-Employment Confidentiality Obligations
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 17, 2011
Paying Policy Limits to Resolve a Covered Claim for One But Not Both Liable Insureds Acceptable in Texas
Insurance Coverage Alert
May 16, 2011
In-House, Out-of-State Licensed Counsel Must Register to Practice in New York State
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 12, 2011
Accountable Care Organization Application Requirements
Health Care Alert
May 11, 2011
Attorney-to-Client Communications Categorically Protected in Pennsylvania
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 10, 2011
Changes Affecting Hospital and Critical Access Hospital Medicare Conditions of Participation Governing Telemedicine Credentialing and Privileging
Health Care Alert
May 10, 2011
Bank Not Liable to Architects Under "Instrumentality" Theory for Defaulted Developer's Nonpayment of Fees
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 9, 2011
Accountable Care Organization Overview
Health Care Alert
May 5, 2011
North Carolina Bar Opinion Advises Firms to Run Conflicts Checks for Newly Hired Law School Graduates
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 5, 2011
Insurance Agents Liable for Submitting Application With Incorrect Information That Client Signed Without Reading
Lawyers for the Profession®
May 4, 2011
California Federal Court Allows Screening of Conflicted Lawyer
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 28, 2011
Architect Potentially Liable to Indemnify Owner for Electrical Subcontractor’s Negligence
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 21, 2011
Oregon Bar Issues Formal Opinion on Ethics Issues Arising in Mentoring Relationships and Use of LISTSERVs
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 21, 2011
Wisconsin Modifies Toxic Tort Litigation Law
Hinshaw Alert
April 19, 2011
Framework Retainer Agreement Does Not Perpetually Bind Law Firm for Purposes of Current Client Conflicts
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 19, 2011
Supreme Court Tightens Section 1983 Liability for Failure to Train
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 18, 2011
Third Circuit Applies Stoneridge, Denies Class Certification to Securities Fraud Claims Against Law Firm
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 14, 2011
FDCPA Does Not Apply to Misleading Communications Directed at Judge
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 12, 2011
Materials Testing Company Owed No Duty to Concrete Subcontractor
Lawyers for the Profession®
April 7, 2011
Attorney Who Engaged in Criminal Conduct to Exonerate Client Not Immune as a "Law Enforcement Officer"
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 7, 2011
Law Firm Violated FDCPA Relying on Client Information; Committed Malicious Prosecution by Not Acting on Client Information
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 5, 2011
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Common Fund Doctrine Does Not Apply to Health Care Services Lien Act
Health Care Alert
April 1, 2011
Georgia Supreme Court Determines Subcontractor’s "Faulty Workmanship" Constitutes Occurrence Under CGL Policy
Insurance Coverage Alert
April 1, 2011
Companies Doing Any Business in Wisconsin Subject to New Law Regulating Automatic Renewal Clauses in Business Contracts
Hinshaw Alert
March 31, 2011
California Malicious Prosecution Claim Against Attorneys Governed by One-Year Malpractice Statute of Limitations
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 30, 2011
Architect Who Provided Limited Construction Management Services Had Duty to Injured Guests Based on Foreseeability
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 28, 2011
Claims-Made E&O Policy’s Prior Knowledge Condition Applies Despite Insured’s Subjective Belief That Unasserted Claim Could Be Successfully Defended
Insurance Coverage Alert
March 28, 2011
FDIC Proposes Rules to Clawback Executive Compensation
Hinshaw Alert
March 28, 2011
Florida Supreme Court Upholds Attorney-Client Privilege in Bad Faith Claims
Insurance Coverage Alert / Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 23, 2011
Expert Declaration Containing Conclusory Assertions Not Sufficient to Sustain Legal Malpractice Action
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 22, 2011
Mechanics' Liens Now Available to Design Professionals in Massachusetts
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 22, 2011
Law Firm’s Internal Loss Prevention Communications Are Privileged From Discovery by Client
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 17, 2011
Indiana Supreme Court Determines Subcontractor's "Faulty Workmanship" Constitutes Occurrence Under CGL Policy
Insurance Coverage Alert
March 15, 2011
Accounting Malpractice Claim Time-Barred By Two-Year Statute of Limitations
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 15, 2011
Florida Appellate Court Addresses Preconditions to Triggering of Insurance Policy’s Appraisal Clause
Insurance Coverage Alert
March 10, 2011
Supreme Court Broadens First Amendment Protection Against State Tort Claims
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 10, 2011
Internal Law Firm E-mail Is Privileged From Discovery by Client in Securities Litigation
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 10, 2011
Mediation Confidentiality Statutes Include All Evidence of Discussions Immediately Preceding, During and After Mediation
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 8, 2011
"Loss of Use" Property Damage Does Not Mean Permanent Loss
Insurance Coverage Alert
March 7, 2011
Court Rejects Argument That Home Inspection Form Contract Was Contrary to Public Policy and Unconscionable
Lawyers for the Profession®
March 7, 2011
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Insurers' Denial Under Voluntary Payments and "Roofing Operations" Exclusions
Insurance Coverage Alert
March 4, 2011
Ninth Circuit Rejects Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Protection for Tax Appraisal File
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 3, 2011
Court Balances Contract Law Principles With Legal Ethics in Fee-Sharing Case
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 1, 2011
Wisconsin’s Health Care Quality Improvement Act Broadens Protections for Health Care Providers
Health Care Alert
February 28, 2011
Implied Indemnity Claims in Medical Negligence Cases Governed by 735 ILCS 5/13-212(a)
Medical Litigation Alert
February 25, 2011
NY Appellate Court Manages Litigation Issues Stemming From Pilfered E-Mails
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 23, 2011
Bills on Deck to Usher in School District Consolidation in Illinois
Hinshaw Alert
February 17, 2011
Proposed Rules on Incentive-Based Compensation Arrangements
Hinshaw Alert
February 15, 2011
Experienced Patent Lawyer Unqualified to Testify Regarding Standard of Care and Causation
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 15, 2011
Second Circuit "Punts" on Question of Whether Insurer Is Estopped From Disclaiming Coverage Based on Issuance of Certificate of Insurance
Insurance Coverage Alert
February 14, 2011
Texas Lawyers May Reveal Corporate Client’s Fraud to Client’s Creditors
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 10, 2011
Manifestation Trigger in Florida: Discovery or Discoverable?
Insurance Coverage Alert
February 8, 2011
Fifth Circuit Strikes Certain Rules Governing Attorney Advertising in Louisiana
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 8, 2011
Federal Government "Clarifies" When Health Care Providers and Insurers Need an Affirmative Action Plan
Health Care Alert
February 4, 2011
California Court of Appeal Holds Privilege Waived When Employee E-Mails Attorney on Employer’s System
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 27, 2011
Illinois Rule Restricting Medicaid Reimbursement for Hospital Off-Site Outpatient Department Services May Be Relaxed
Health Care Alert
January 26, 2011
Client’s E-Mails and Blog Postings Regarding Conversations With Counsel Waive Attorney-Client Privilege
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 26, 2011
Attorney Who Refers Matter For a Fee Has Duty to Act if Receiving Lawyer Commits Misconduct
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 20, 2011
Litigation Exposure From "Costs Over Safety" Decisions
Health Care Alert
January 20, 2011
Prosecutors’ Use of Undercover Informant Armed With False Subpoena Does Not Violate No-Contact Rule
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 18, 2011
Illinois Reinstates Illinois Estate Tax and Separate QTIP Marital Trust Election in 2011
Hinshaw Alert
January 18, 2011
Federal Court Addresses Minnesota's Insurance Standard of Conduct Statute
Insurance Coverage Alert
January 12, 2011
Federal Judge Sets Aside Magistrate’s Controversial Corporate Attorney-Client Privilege Ruling
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 11, 2011
Colorado Bar Differentiates Online Directories From Lawyer Referral Services
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 6, 2011
Small Business Lending Fund Terms and Application Process
Hinshaw Alert
January 5, 2011
Health Care Providers Are Exempt From the Red Flags Rule
Health Care Alert
January 4, 2011
Government Cracking Down on Agreements Between Competitors Not to Solicit Each Other's Employees
Hinshaw Alert
January 4, 2011
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Releases Final Implementation Plan for Wisconsin’s Health Care Transparency Law
Health Care Alert
December 27, 2010
Twenty-Seven Months Not Sufficient Delay for Late Notice Where Insurer Deemed to Have Actual Notice of Underlying Lawsuit
Insurance Coverage Alert
December 22, 2010
FTC Issues Rule Governing Mortgage Relief Providers; Includes Lawyer Exemption
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
December 22, 2010
Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 Amends Federal Estate, Gift and Generation-Skipping Tax Laws
Hinshaw Alert
December 21, 2010
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Issues New Guidance on the Preparation of Consumer Reports Required Under the New Health Care Transparency Law
Health Care Alert
December 20, 2010
Insurance Agent Not Liable for Negligent Misrepresentations
Lawyers for the Profession®
December 15, 2010
Future Conflict Requires Knowledge of Specific Adversity or Particular Clients Who May Be Involved
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
December 15, 2010
U.S. District Court Applies Manifestation Trigger in Coverage Dispute Regarding Chinese Drywall
Insurance Coverage Alert
December 14, 2010
Trucking Company MCS-90 Endorsement Does Not Apply When Truck Not Involved in Transportation of Property
Insurance Coverage Alert
December 10, 2010
Course of Practice May Determine an Insurance Agent's Authority to Issue a Binder/Evidence of Insurance – AND – Finding of Bad Faith May Preclude an Insurer From Seeking Indemnity From an Insurance Agent
Lawyers for the Profession®
December 9, 2010
Factors Relevant to Resolution of Multiple Claims in Excess of Limits
Insurance Coverage Alert
December 7, 2010
U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies That "Policy or Custom" Requirement for Establishing Section 1983 Municipal Liability Applies to Claims Seeking Declaratory or Injunctive Relief
Lawyers for the Profession®
December 2, 2010
Ninth Circuit Allows Immediate Appeal of Third-Party Discovery Order Involving Privilege
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
December 2, 2010
Attorney Cannot Recover From Former Client for Loss of Future Fees
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 30, 2010
Insurer Not Entitled to Reimbursement of Defense Expenses Despite Reservation of Rights on the Issue
Insurance Coverage Alert
November 30, 2010
Changes in Temporary FDIC Insurance Coverage for Transaction Accounts
Insights for Insurers
November 24, 2010
Careful Prior Consideration of Conflicts Issue Assists in Avoiding Discipline
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 23, 2010
Federal District Court in Florida Rejects Use of Attorney-Client Privilege to Shield Claim File Documents in First-Party Bad Faith Lawsuit
Insurance Coverage Alert
November 23, 2010
California Court of Appeals Accepts Trial Court's Refusal to Give "Sophisticated Purchaser Defense" Instruction to Jury on Failure to Warn
Hinshaw Alert
November 19, 2010
Work Product Protection Applies to Plaintiff’s Testing Data in Patent Dispute
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 18, 2010
New York High Court Declines to Broaden Liability of Third-Party Professionals for Client Fraud
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 16, 2010
Insurer Has Duty to Defend Where Complaint Against Insured Potentially Stated a Claim for Slogan Infringement
Insurance Coverage Alert
November 16, 2010
New York Bar Allows Online Storage of Confidential Client Information With Third Parties
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 10, 2010
California Court of Appeal Decides Key Insurance Coverage Issues
Insurance Coverage Alert
November 9, 2010
Illinois Supreme Court Holds That UIM Coverage Must Be Extended to Occupants of Covered Autos
Insurance Coverage Alert
November 4, 2010
California Court Strikes Malicious Prosecution Claim Based on Anti-SLAPP Motion
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 4, 2010
DOJ Challenges Insurer’s Use of "Most Favored Nations" Clauses with Hospital Providers
Health Care Alert
November 2, 2010
Ohio Supreme Court Recognizes Self-Protection Exception to Attorney-Client Privilege
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
November 2, 2010
ABA Formal Opinion Emphasizes the Duty of Confidentiality in Responding to Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 28, 2010
Court Rules Alarm Company Liable for Breach of Contract
Hinshaw Alert
October 27, 2010
2011 OIG Work Plan Targets New Risk Areas for Hospitals
Health Care Alert
October 20, 2010
ABA Issues Guidance on Ethical Issues Related to Lawyer Websites
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 19, 2010
Insured’s Own Counterclaim Can Trigger Duty to Defend
Insurance Coverage Alert
October 18, 2010
California Court Holds That Sellers Agents Must Disclose When Their Clients' Property Is Overencumbered by Debt
Lawyers for the Profession®
October 18, 2010
No Privilege for In-House Counsel Communications in Europe’s High Court
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 14, 2010
Minnesota Supreme Court Overrules Iowa National and Announces New Rule: Primary Insurers Have the Right to Contribution for Defense Costs
Insurance Coverage Alert
October 7, 2010
Federal Court Recognizes Several Legally Cognizable Injuries Resulting From Firm’s Conflict of Interest
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
October 7, 2010
Wisconsin Recognizes Claim for Bad Faith Failure to Settle Within Insured’s Deductible Where Verdict Was Within Policy Limits
Insurance Coverage Alert
October 6, 2010
Consumer & Class Action Litigation Newsletter - October 2010
Consumer Financial Services Alert
October 4, 2010
Screening of Nonlawyer Employees Requires Formal Institutionalized Measures in Texas
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 30, 2010
Eighth Circuit Invalidates Fee-Splitting Agreement Based on Technical Violations of Ethical Rule
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 28, 2010
CMS Publishes Stark Self-Disclosure Protocol
Health Care Alert
September 24, 2010
Uniform Bar Examination Gains Traction With Important Backing
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 23, 2010
Pennsylvania Redefines Summary Judgment Standard in Asbestos Litigation by Allowing Cases to Proceed Even When Other Medical Causes Are Present
Hinshaw Alert
September 23, 2010
New Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplier Standards May Require Operational Changes
Health Care Alert
September 21, 2010
Ethical Rule Does Not Alter Unconscionability Analysis As to Fee Arrangement
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 21, 2010
Loss of Chance Doctrine May Apply to Legal Malpractice
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 16, 2010
D.C. Circuit Clarifies Scope of Work-Product Protection
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 14, 2010
Attorney Cannot Agree to Arbitrate Without Client Consent
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 9, 2010
Missouri Supreme Court Prohibits Ex Parte Communications Between Treating Physicians and Defense Counsel
Medical Litigation Alert
September 8, 2010
Illinois EPA Now Regulates Uncontaminated Soil Used as Fill
Hinshaw Alert
September 8, 2010
Lawyer Avoids Malpractice Liability by Expressly Limiting Scope of Representation
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 7, 2010
Newly Adopted ABA Model Rule 1.15 Offers Guidance to Client Trust Account Maintenance, Brings Lawyers Into Updated Technological Practices
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
September 2, 2010
Ninth Circuit Holds Lawyer Has Duty to Investigate Source of Legal Fees to Avoid Constructive Trust
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 31, 2010
Second Circuit Adopts Factors for Assessing Corporate Affiliate Conflict of Interest
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 27, 2010
Professional Lines Alert
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 27, 2010
California Bar Recommends Adoption of a Conflicts Imputation Rule But Rejects a Related Screening Rule
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 25, 2010
Sharing Documents With Litigation Financing Companies Waives Privilege for Those Documents
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 19, 2010
California Statute Modifies Limitations Period for Certain Malpractice Claims Against Criminal Lawyers
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 17, 2010
Federal Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Legal Malpractice Claim Arising From Labor Negotiations
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 13, 2010
Professional Lines Alert
Lawyers for the Profession®
August 10, 2010
Contingent Fee Agreement Does Not Compensate Lawyer for Defense Against Potential Counterclaims
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 10, 2010
California Supreme Court Limits the "Stray Remarks" Doctrine in Discrimination Cases
Labor & Employment
August 9, 2010
Ninth Circuit Holds That Legal Malpractice Claim May Arise From Activity Protected by Anti-SLAPP
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 6, 2010
Achieving "Meaningful Use" for Electronic Health Records and Financial Incentive Payments
Health Care Alert
August 5, 2010
Court Disqualifies Firm, Despite Screening of Conflicted Lawyer, Because of Firm's Size
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
August 3, 2010
Professional Lines Alert
Lawyers for the Profession®
July 28, 2010
Ninth Circuit Sanctions Lawyers in High-Profile Case
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 28, 2010
Ninth Circuit Adopts Two New Attorney-Client Privilege Standards for Corporate Counsel
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 23, 2010
Court Strikes Down Budget Provision Authorizing Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund Raid
Health Care Alert
July 20, 2010
In-House Attorney Not Protected by Whistleblower Statute Because Reporting Wrongdoing Was Part of His Job Duties
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 20, 2010
Health Care Reform Law Changes Medicare GME for Hospitals and Allows GME Payments for FQHCs and RHCs
Health Care Alert
July 19, 2010
Parent Company’s Rejection of "One-Entity" Clause in Retainer Did Not Create Attorney-Client Relationship With Subsidiaries
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 13, 2010
California Proposes Green Chemistry Regulations for Public Comment
Hinshaw Alert
July 9, 2010
No Attorney-Client Privilege for Corporation That Failed to Confirm In-House Attorney’s Licensure Status
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 8, 2010
ABA Allows Mediators to Draft Divorce Settlement Agreements With Appropriate Party Consent
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 6, 2010
Firm That Prosecuted Competing Patents Subject to Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim, But Not to Conversion Claim
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
July 1, 2010
Ohio Supreme Court Bars All Tort Liability Against Ohio Premises Owners Where the Asbestos Exposure Did Not Occur at the Owner’s Property
Hinshaw Alert
June 29, 2010
New York Relaxes Privity Rule for Personal Representative’s Legal Malpractice Claims
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 29, 2010
Federal Court Enforces Exculpatory Clause in Residential Alarm Contract Even Though Alarm Company Was Likely Negligent
Alarm & Security Services Industry Alert
June 24, 2010
New Jersey Supreme Court Rejects Two Potential Bars to Legal Malpractice Cause of Action
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 24, 2010
Arizona Enforces Hurdles for Multi-jurisdictional Practice
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 22, 2010
Illinois Appellate Court Finds a Duty is Owed by Employer in Take-Home Asbestos Exposure Cases
Hinshaw Alert
June 21, 2010
Employment Practices Alert
Insights for Employers
June 18, 2010
Supreme Court Approves Amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26 Limiting Discovery of Expert Witnesses
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 18, 2010
Federal Circuit Lays Out Test for When Lawyer’s Access to Opposing Party’s Confidential Information May Be Used to Limit the Scope of Attorney’s Representation
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 15, 2010
New Jersey Supreme Court Elaborates on Meaning of "Substantially Related Matters" Under Former-Client Conflicts Rule
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 10, 2010
Maine Supreme Court Requires Party Seeking Law Firm Disqualification to Demonstrate Particular, Actual Prejudice From Alleged Ethical Violations
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
June 8, 2010
HHS Issues Draft Application for New Early Retiree Reimbursement Program
Hinshaw Alert
June 8, 2010
FTC Delays Enforcement of Red Flags Rule Until December 31, 2010
Health Care Alert
June 3, 2010
Wisconsin Changes Laws Regulating Physicians
Health Care Alert
June 2, 2010
Montana Supreme Court Finds Due Process Violation in Lawyer Disciplinary Proceeding
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 27, 2010
Illinois Supreme Court Reverses Holding on Forfeited Setoff Claim in Thorton v. Garcini
Medical Litigation Alert
May 26, 2010
Medical Litigation Alert
Health Care Alert
May 26, 2010
Iowa Supreme Court Uses Equitable Power to Enjoin an Out-of-State Attorney Practicing Federal Law Under MJP Rules in Iowa, for Violations of the Iowa Ethics Rules
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 25, 2010
Wisconsin Sets Statutory Fee Schedules for Copies of Health Care Records
Health Care Alert
May 24, 2010
Federal Circuit Reverses $4.4 Million Sanctions Award Against Patent Infringement Plaintiffs and Law Firm
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 20, 2010
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Introduces Numerous Programs Focused on Quality and Delivery of Health Care
Health Care Alert
May 20, 2010
Client May Vacate Default Judgment Caused by Lawyer’s Neglect Even Though Lawyer Was In-House Counsel
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 18, 2010
The Impact of Health Care Reform on Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans
Health Care Alert
May 18, 2010
Officers’ Donning and Doffing of Their Uniforms and Gear Not Covered by the FLSA
Hinshaw Alert
May 17, 2010
Contract Lawyer’s Conflicts of Interest Not Necessarily Imputed to Firm According to D.C. Bar
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 13, 2010
Federal District Court Strikes Down Texas Criminal Restrictions on Professional Solicitations
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 11, 2010
Health Care Reform Introduces Array of Cost Containment Measures
Health Care Alert
May 6, 2010
Illinois Supreme Court Holds That Ethical Rule Prohibiting Communication With a Represented Party Is Limited to the Same Matter, Regardless of Whether the Matters Are Factually Related
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 6, 2010
Trio of Recent Decisions Address Lawyer Mobility
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 4, 2010
U.S. Supreme Court Strictly Limits Enhancements of Attorney Fee Awards Above Lodestar Amounts
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 29, 2010
Health Care Reform to Reduce Medicare DSH Payments
Health Care Alert
April 29, 2010
Health Care Reform Increases Physician Transparency and Disclosure Requirements
Health Care Alert
April 27, 2010
U.S. Supreme Court Holds That the Bona Fide Error Defense in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Does Not Include Mistakes of Law
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 27, 2010
USEPA Hits Home Builder With $1 Million Penalty for Permitting and Storm Water Runoff Violations
Hinshaw Alert
April 26, 2010
Wisconsin to Collect Assesments From Critical Access Hospitals, Use Funds for Rural Health Care Programs
Health Care Alert
April 26, 2010
Health Care Reform: What Employers Need to Know Now
Insights for Employers
April 26, 2010
State Appeals Court Adopts U.S. Supreme Court’s Recent Mohawk Industries Holding: Privilege Ruling Not Subject to Interlocutory Appellate Review
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 22, 2010
Health Care Reform Increases Federal Tax Exemption Requirements for Hospitals
Health Care Alert
April 20, 2010
The Impact of Health Care Reform on Community Health Centers
Health Care Alert
April 19, 2010
Second Circuit Splits on Authority of Magistrate Judge to Impose Rule 11 Sanctions Absent Consent of the Parties
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 15, 2010
Health Care Reform Includes Initiatives to Promote Clinical Integration
Health Care Alert
April 15, 2010
Health Care Reform Law Amends Many Existing Anti-Fraud Statutes, Increasing Need for Effective Compliance Programs
Health Care Alert
April 14, 2010
Health Care Reform: Health Insurance Exchanges and Private Insurance
Health Care Alert
April 9, 2010
Wisconsin Creates Statutory Presumption That Billing Statements and Invoices Reflect the Reasonable Value of Reasonably Necessary Health Care Services
Health Care Alert
April 9, 2010
An Eagle’s Eye View of the Health Care Reform Legislation
Health Care Alert
April 7, 2010
Court Rejects a Mandatory Disqualification Rule for a Law Firm’s Current-Client Conflict of Interest, and Denies Motion to Disqualify the Firm
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
April 1, 2010
Ninth Circuit Reverses Prior Decision Based on a Subsequent Statutory Charge and Holds That Lawyer Cannot Discharge in Bankruptcy the Costs Owed to Bar Assessed in Disciplinary Proceeding
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 31, 2010
Expert Witness Work Leads to Conflict of Interest, Imputed Disqualification
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 25, 2010
Joint Commission Releases Revised Medical Staff Bylaws Standard
Health Care Alert
March 24, 2010
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Splits on Rationale for Subject Matter Waiver; Avoids Decision on Scope of Privilege for In-House Counsel-to-Client Communication
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 23, 2010
California Employment Alert
Insights for Employers
March 23, 2010
Wisconsin Allows Cooperative Associations to Expand Health Care Services
Health Care Alert
March 23, 2010
Illinois Supreme Court Denies Property Tax Exemption for Provena Covenant
Health Care Alert
March 19, 2010
Second Circuit Strikes Down Certain of New York's Attorney Advertising Rules; Upholds 30-Day Solicitation Moratorium in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Matters
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 18, 2010
U.S. Supreme Court Weighs in on Applicability of 2005 Bankruptcy Law to Attorneys' Advice and Advertising
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 16, 2010
"Health Care Transparency Bill" Signed into Law in Wisconsin
Health Care Alert
March 10, 2010
South Carolina Attorney Ad Tests Bounds of Advertising Rule
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
March 9, 2010
City of New York Bar Issues Formal Opinion That Jointly Represented Clients May Not Waive the Right to Approve Aggregate Settlements
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 25, 2010
Alarm Company Did Not Violate Public Policy for Firing in Response to State Inquiry
Alarm & Security Services Industry Alert
February 25, 2010
Statutes of Repose Do Not Shorten Bankruptcy Trustee’s Period to Pursue Legal Malpractice
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 23, 2010
State Legislatures Continue Their Attack on Banning the Use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in Baby Bottles and Containers
Hinshaw Alert
February 22, 2010
New Jersey Supreme Court Sets Clear Conditions That Would Allow a Company to Pay Attorney Fees for Employees Who Are Targets and Potential Witnesses in a Grand Jury Proceeding
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 18, 2010
SEC Issues Guidance Regarding Disclosures Related to Climate Change
Hinshaw Alert
February 17, 2010
California Class Action Lawyers Must Help Class Members Enforce Judgment
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 16, 2010
Wisconsin Expands Scope of Volunteer Health Care Provider Program
Health Care Alert
February 12, 2010
February 17, 2010, Deadline for Implementing HIPAA Privacy Rule Amendments and HIPAA Business Associate Compliance
Health Care Alert
February 9, 2010
Lawyers May Solicit Lay Organizations to Lecture on Legal Topics, But Limits Apply
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 8, 2010
Alabama State Senate Attempts to Expand Causes of Action for Exposures to Toxic Substances
Hinshaw Alert
February 8, 2010
DEA Approval Necessary to Act on Recent Amendments to Illinois Law Granting APNs and PAs the Authority to Prescribe Schedule II Controlled Substances
Health Care Alert
February 5, 2010
Illinois Supreme Court Declares Statutory Limits on the Recovery of Non-Economic Damages Unconstitutional
Hinshaw Alert
February 4, 2010
New Rules Increase Reporting Obligations and Access to the National Practitioner Data Bank
Health Care Alert
February 4, 2010
Discharged Firm May Still Collect Contingency Fee
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 4, 2010
Narrow Interpretation of Spoliation of Evidence Tort Offset By Potential Ethical, Criminal and Other Civil Liability
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
February 2, 2010
SEC Issues Staff Guidance on Required Climate Change Disclosures
Hinshaw Alert
February 2, 2010
Joint Defense Agreements Give Rise to Unique Conflicts and Imputation Issues
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 28, 2010
California Employment Alert
Labor & Employment
January 27, 2010
Congress Allows Temporary Repeal of Federal Estate Tax — Immediate Review of Estate Planning Documents Critical
Hinshaw Alert
January 27, 2010
FSA Lenders Not Subject to State UPL Laws
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 26, 2010
FTC Lacks Authority to Regulate Lawyers Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 21, 2010
CMS and ONC Issue Regulations Defining "Meaningful Use" of EHR Technology
Health Care Alert
January 19, 2010
Lawyer Suspended for Representing Ward and Conservator
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
January 12, 2010
EPA Proposes More Restrictive Ozone Standards
Hinshaw Alert
January 11, 2010
RAC Implementation Beginning January 10, 2010
Health Care Alert
January 7, 2010

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