Illinois Supreme Court to hear 5 civil cases in May term

ARDC board advises suspension for misusing trust income

Wood leaving 7th Circuit to join American Law Institute

Supreme Court weighs idea of total presidential immunity

New York appeals court overturns Weinstein rape conviction

Cook County jury awards $1.5M for back injury from crash

SCOTUS skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal law

Suspend attorney over poor representation, ARDC board says

This is the second of a three-part column. The first part was published on Monday and the third part will be published on Wednesday.Tagged for $31 million in damages based on medical malpractice that destroyed both of Kevin Clanton’s kidneys, the federal government claimed a partial setoff —based on the Illinois collateral source doctrine — for the portion of his dialysis treatment that is covered by Part B of Medicare and funded by general tax revenue.Because Clanton sued under the Federal Tort Claims …

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Judge considers split in identity theft cases

Alleging he was a victim of identity theft, William R. Rosa accused a law firm of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act when it tried to collect on $9,427 in credit card purchases he attributed to a crook. But because the FDCPA only applies to consumer transactions, Rosa had to establish that the thief’s purchases weren’t “commercial.”
By Steven P. Garmisa
Estate plans should account for effective disposition of real estate

There is a huge drop in the number of people who are drafting their estate plans since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to USA Today, only 32% of adults acknowledge that they have an up-to-date estate plan.
By Erica Minchella
Lawyer not liable under confidentiality agreement

A trial judge in Florida ruled that blog posts by Mississippi attorney Macy Hanson violated confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in two settlement agreements — even though Hanson didn’t sign the contracts — because he negotiated both deals.
By Steven P. Garmisa
Developments in med-mal law may signal change to health care

There is a great deal of attention paid to medical malpractice litigation and rightfully so because those cases are likely the most complex civil tort litigation with some of the highest stakes in terms of injury, emotion and damages.
By Patrick Eckler
Citizens Participation Act has been gutted. Can it be saved?

The Citizens Participation Act should be a powerful tool that defendant media organizations and others can use to defeat lawsuits and recover fees against those who seek to use litigation to chill the constitutional participation in government through fundamental rights such as free speech and seeking redress.
By Patrick Eckler
6th Circuit mulls over mileage reimbursement for delivery drivers

In two cases consolidated for appeal about the correct reimbursement rate under the Fair Labor Standards Act for pizza delivery drivers who use their own vehicles, one district judge agreed with the drivers — ruling they are entitled to the standard rate of $0.54 per mile set by the Internal Revenue Service for business deductions in 2018.
By Steven P. Garmisa
Court splits on Limitation of Liability Act in woman’s disappearance

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals split on whether the release Maureen Anne Ehart signed before departing for a day-trip off the coast of Maui was valid under the portion of the Shipowner’s Limitation of Liability Act.
By Steven P. Garmisa
Appellate panel issues 2 rulings on answering jury questions

Illinois trial lawyers should pay attention to two Illinois Appellate Court decisions issued March 8 regarding the proper manner to handle questions from the jury.
By Patrick Eckler

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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced the launch of a new “E-Notary” portal that allows Illinois residents who need a notary public to access those services online.

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Illinois Supreme Court to hear 5 civil cases in May term

ARDC board advises suspension for misusing trust income

Wood leaving 7th Circuit to join American Law Institute

Supreme Court weighs idea of total presidential immunity

New York appeals court overturns Weinstein rape conviction

Cook County jury awards $1.5M for back injury from crash

SCOTUS skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal law

Suspend attorney over poor representation, ARDC board says

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Judge considers split in identity theft cases

Estate plans should account for effective disposition of real estate

Lawyer not liable under confidentiality agreement

Developments in med-mal law may signal change to health care

Citizens Participation Act has been gutted. Can it be saved?

6th Circuit mulls over mileage reimbursement for delivery drivers

Court splits on Limitation of Liability Act in woman’s disappearance

Appellate panel issues 2 rulings on answering jury questions

Photo gallery with Top Stories

Illinoisans can now have documents notarized online

Supreme Court appears to side with Starbucks in dispute with NLRB

Ghost guns, outdoor sleeping bans reach U.S. Supreme Court

Pritzker’s health insurance reforms clear House

Boeing put under Senate scrutiny over safety culture