Missouri legislators have proposed three bills that would make substantive and procedural changes to lawsuits filed for damages related to asbestos exposure
Analysis of various opinions on Illinois S.B. 72, which is a revision of H.B. 3360. The bill would revise how post-judgment interest is calculated in personal injury cases
Analyzes the importance of an attorney’s client being legally defined as an insurance producer versus an insurance agent or insurance broker
Illinois’ legislature sent a revised bill to governor after he vetoed initial legislation allowing pre-judgement interest to personal injury plaintiffs
Analyzes benefits and drawbacks to implementing exceptions to NPDB reporting requirements for individual health care practitioners
Analysis of immunity under Illinois’ EMS Act after Hernandez v. Lifeline Ambulance, LLC: Preparatory conduct and travel v. transport
Outlines legal implications (e.g., nondiscrimination laws and liability issues) employers should consider before administering COVID-19 vaccinations
Illinois HB 3360 adds pre-judgment interest to personal injury awards, has few safeguards for defendants, and is opposed by business, medical, and defense groups
Analysis of appellate court decision reversing defense verdict based on prejudicial closing argument comments
Summarizes key environmental justice aims of 2021 Executive Order on Climate Crisis: philosophy, new Councils, added enforcement duties and emphases
