Boeckman Publishes Article in DRI’s For the Defense on Defending Long-Term Care Wound Cases
In a recent issue of DRI’s *For the Defense*, LaDonna Boeckman and Martha Kelso discuss defending wound-care injury lawsuits, highlighting key CMS regulatory changes affecting facility-acquired “pressure” injuries. This reading offers practical guidelines for healthcare professionals on how these regulations influence wound case defense. A valuable resource for legal and medical experts!
Five HeplerBroom Attorneys Publish Features, Articles, and Columns for Illinois Defense Counsel’s Professional Journal
Discover insights from five accomplished HeplerBroom attorneys in the IDC Quarterly. From amendments to the Illinois Wrongful Death Act to clarifications on rail operators’ duties, these experts share their knowledge. Learn how LaDonna Boeckman addresses healthcare issues, while Irina Dmitrieva tackles appellate law. Explore insurance regulations with James DuChateau and Joe Fay, and delve into property taxation and election law with John Hanson. Don’t miss these valuable legal contributions!
Five HeplerBroom Attorneys Publish Features, Articles, and Columns for Illinois Defense Counsel’s Professional Journal
A recent issue of IDC Quarterly (the professional journal of the Illinois Defense Counsel) includes features, articles, and regular columns by five HeplerBroom attorneys. The attorneys and their contributions: LaDonna Boeckman Irina Dmitrieva James DuChateau and Joe Fay John Hanson Boeckman, a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, works with medical professionals and others in the healthcare industry to […]
Davis Publishes Article on Cybersecurity Insurance for American Bar Association
In the Winter 2025 issue of the American Bar Association’s The Brief, Glenn Davis explores the complex world of cybersecurity insurance, emphasizing its unique challenges. The rapidly changing nature of cyber threats complicates risk assessment compared to traditional insurance. Davis’s analysis covers coverage types, costs, and the regulatory hurdles facing the industry. His insights are essential for anyone navigating the intricate realm of cyber and data privacy insurance. Discover the full article to learn more!
HeplerBroom Attorneys Discuss Appellate and Medical Malpractice Cases in IDC Quarterly
In the latest issue of IDC Quarterly, HeplerBroom attorneys explore legal topics affecting consumers and healthcare providers. Irina Dmitrieva’s Appellate Practice column discusses court rulings challenging arbitration agreements in consumer contracts, highlighting negotiation power disparities. Meanwhile, Anton “Tony” Marqui’s article on medical malpractice examines appellate cases involving mental health patients and the nuances of proximate cause and standard of care. Discover how these insights could shape future legal practices in Illinois and beyond. Don’t miss their expert analyses!
HeplerBroom Attorneys Publish Columns for IDC Quarterly
In the latest issue of IDC Quarterly, HeplerBroom attorneys Irina Dmitrieva, James DuChateau, and Kelly Libbra share insights on key legal topics. Dmitrieva’s column discusses the importance of understanding injunctions, DuChateau explores a pivotal insurance coverage case in the Northern District of Illinois, and Libbra examines a significant Seventh Circuit ruling on manufacturers’ responsibilities for packaging. Their expertise offers valuable guidance for complex legal challenges. Discover their perspectives on these critical issues in the legal landscape.
Moch Offers Primer on Investigating Organized Medical Fraud
Organized medical fraud. In his role as legal counsel to insurers of all sizes—from prominent national carriers to small regional ones—Eric Moch is intimately acquainted with it. But what is it exactly? How often does it happen? And what can insurers do to fight it when they find it? Moch answers those question and more […]
Brown Publishes Article Updating Illinois Manufacturers on Illinois Pollution Control Board Rulemaking
Melissa Brown’s recent article in The Illinois Manufacturer examines the Illinois Pollution Control Board’s various rulemaking activities during 2024. Topics covered include PFAS groundwater quality standards; startup, malfunction, and breakdown alternative emission limits; nitrogen oxides emissions; car and truck emission standards; coal combustion residuals; and environmental justice. The full article can be read here. Brown, a partner in […]
Brown Published in Illinois Chamber Magazine
The September 2024 issue of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce magazine, Business Leader, includes an article by Melissa Brown. The article, which is a re-print of a previously published HeplerBroom blog, summarizes the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright, which overturned a long-standing doctrine of deferring to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. Brown, who has developed a robust […]
Moch Warns Special Investigative Units Against Treating All Claims the Same
In his Summer 2024 SIU Today “Law Update” column, Eric Moch notes that financial distress may not always be the incentive behind insurance fraud. According to Moch, the November 2023 conviction of three former NBA players for healthcare and various other frauds points out the need to carefully evaluate every claim. The full article is available here. Moch, […]