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Illinois Ruling on Civil Liability for Employers Confirms Risks to Companies

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...
PFAS Legislative Developments (December 2024)

PFAS Legislative Developments (December 2024)

December 2024 PFAS Legislative Developments December Legislation Tracking (December 1 – December 31)Current Trends in Legislation – December 2024Federal Legislature One new bill was introduced. State Legislature Four bills were introduced. One bill proposes criminal...

PFAS Legislative Developments (November 2024)

PFAS Legislative Developments (November 2024)

November 2024 PFAS Legislative Developments November Legislation Tracking (November 1 – November 30)Current Trends in Legislation – November 2024Federal Legislature Two new bills were introduced. Federal Regulations There were no federal regulations of note in...

Trial Tactics: It Starts in Discovery

Trial Tactics: It Starts in Discovery

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...