Insler Publishes Article on Law360 About BIPA and Insurance Coverage
Charles Insler’s recent post on Law360 explores the mixed signals that district and appellate court rulings have sent about whether the defense of BIPA (Biometric Information Privacy Act) lawsuits is covered under insurance policies. The full article exploring this complex issue can be read here. Insler, a partner in the firm’s St. Louis office, concentrates his […]
HeplerBroom Attorneys Contribute to State Law Journal
HeplerBroom Attorneys are making an impact in the legal community with recent contributions to the IDC Quarterly. James DuChateau’s article on pre-judgment interest awards in property insurance litigation provides invaluable best practices for attorneys. Additionally, Susan Wagener, John Hanson, and Jesse Pollans analyze physician certificates of merit in medical malpractice cases. Discover how these experts are shaping defense litigation. Read more about their impactful work!
Moch Discusses Insurance Fraud Convictions
In his latest Law Update column for SIU Today (the quarterly journal of the International Association of Special Investigation Units), Eric Moch provides an update of his earlier column on federal prosecutions of a staged slip-and-fall personal injury scheme. By December 2022, all defendants had either pled guilty or been convicted by juries, representing a significant victory […]
Brown and Murphy Publish Article in State Bar Environmental Newsletter
Discover insights into environmental law with Melissa Brown and Mike Murphy’s featured article in the Illinois State Bar Association’s Environmental Law newsletter. The article examines the U.S. Supreme Court case West Virginia v. EPA and its impact on future interpretations of environmental regulations. With their extensive expertise, the authors provide invaluable analysis for legal professionals. Enhance your understanding—read the full article to stay informed on evolving environmental legislation.
Insler Publishes Article on BIPA Litigation in State Bar Journal
The Illinois Bar Journal has published another in Charles Insler’s series of articles on Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). This latest article focuses on whether insurers are obligated to defend their insured in BIPA litigation. The full article is available here. Insler, a partner in the firm’s St. Louis office, concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation, […]
Moch Explores the Perils of “Playing Dead for Money”
In his latest “Law Update” column, Eric Moch discusses a recent Department of Justice indictment of 23 defendants who allegedly swindled 10 life insurance carriers out of at least $25 million in fraudulent life insurance benefits. The full article, which was published in SIU Today (the quarterly publication of the International Association of Special Investigations Units) is available […]
Sheehan Publishes Article in Law Journal
A recent issue of the SIU School of Law Journal includes an article co-authored by associate attorney Sean Sheehan. In the article, Sheehan and his co-author detail how the PAID Act provides some much-needed information to help resolve injury claims brought by Medicare beneficiaries. The full article is available here. Sheehan focuses his practice on the defense of […]
Moch Explores Organized Prescription Medication Fraud in Quarterly Insurance Law Update Column
In his latest SIU Today column, Eric Moch explores the details of organized prescription medication fraud. He uses two actual cases as examples: an ongoing case filed by a U.S. Attorney’s Office, and the history of one of HeplerBroom’s personal injury defense cases. The full article is available here. Moch, a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, focuses […]
Moch Discusses Organized Insurance Fraud in Slip-and-Fall Claims
In his recent “Law Update” column for SIU Today, Eric Moch examines well-planned and executed insurance fraud schemes through the lens of a recent federal indictment for fraudulent trip-and-fall injury claims. Moch discusses how the alleged operation worked, and offered a caveat to special investigation unit professionals and defense counsel on the importance of training in weeding […]
Duchateau Publishes Article on Replacement Cost Coverage and Aesthetic Mismatches
James DuChateau has co-authored an article discussing court interpretations of an insurance company’s replacement cost obligations. The article, published in IDC Quarterly, specifically examines cases where there is only partial structural damage and accompanying mismatched aesthetics in replacement materials. The full article is available here. DuChateau, a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, concentrates his practice in the […]