Businesses, large and small, can find themselves overwhelmed by litigation quickly, if and when they find themselves in the crosshairs of a developing litigation. For years, the best example of these crosshairs was those focused mainly on asbestos and those entities...
Recent changing perspectives in employment law have brought other topics to the forefront of employment litigation, and reverse discrimination is one of those topics. Reverse Discrimination Reverse discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of members of a majority...
Today, the Illinois Supreme Court announced the approval of “3 Proposals Impacting the Practice of Law in Illinois.” These are positive developments for Illinois lawyers and those needing legal assistance in Illinois, helping to bridge some gaps between the law and...
Long before the recent mainstream popularization of ChatGPT and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) that caught the public eye, private companies – as well as government agencies – had already been quick to incorporate AI tools into their business. From housing to...
By: Carla Storm, Esq. Since their inception, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305/1 et seq.) and Workers’ Occupational Diseases Acts (820 ILCS 310/1 et seq.) (the “Acts” or “Act”) have offered some certainty and predictability with respect to injuries...
Most people are familiar with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it frequently used by aggrieved employees. However, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 is another legal mechanism that can be used to bring employment discrimination claims. Before...
Trial preparation starts in discovery. Yes, that statement seems a bit ridiculous – especially considering the fact that the majority of civil matters will never see a courtroom – but working a case backwards with trial prep as a starting point is truly the only way...
In September, social media platform Instagram introduced new age restrictions and privacy measures for users under 18. These changes are designed to create a safer online environment for teens, but they also bring a host of legal implications that businesses, parents,...
On November 15, 2024, in State of Texas v. Dep’t of Labor, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas overturned a Department of Labor rule that would have increased the number of employees subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The rule...
On August 23, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options. The intent of the law is to overhaul and enhance maternal health practices in Massachusetts and expand coverage for midwifery,...