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Rankin and Haine Update Class Actions Chapter in Illinois Attorney Handbook

Jason Rankin and Thomas Haine have co-authored an update to a chapter in the 2020 Class Actions Handbook published by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education. The chapter, entitled “Providing Notice of a Class Action,” discusses various issues relating to class notice, including the acceptable methods of giving notice, the notice itself, and the cost of […]

Hay and Wagener Published in Medical Liability Journal

Linda Hay and Susan Wagener have published an article in Inside Medical Liability, the journal of the Medical Professional Liability Association. Using the case study method, they first analyze the challenges faced by medical practitioners and their defense team in the aftermath of a hard-fought malpractice case. They then outline the importance of various communications topics defense […]

Insler Publishes Update on Illinois’ BIPA

Charles Insler published an article in the January 2020 Illinois Bar Journal that evaluates how Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) has been interpreted by courts in the wake of the Illinois Supreme Court’s Rosenbach decision and explores some of the issues that still remain unresolved (e.g., the definition of “violation” and whether BIPA is susceptible to substantive due-process […]

Curtis and Allen Publish Article for Indiana Legal News Periodical

Justin Curtis and Anastasiia Allen have published one of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana’s monthly columns for The Indiana Lawyer, a bi-weekly newspaper covering Indiana legal issues, law schools, and bar associations. The article examines the potential inadmissibility of an expert’s testimony when a contingency fee is involved. To view the full article, click To view the […]

Varadachari Co-Authors Article for Claims and Litigation Management Journal

Bharat Varadachari has co-authored an article for CLM Magazine that addresses the importance of transportation defense attorneys establishing a sound and respectful working relationship with truck drivers involved in litigation cases. The full article, co-authored with Jaci House, an insurance analyst with Kiewit Corporation, can be read here. Varadachari, a partner in the firm’s St. Louis office, focuses […]

Moch Authors Article On Exaggerated Injuries For International Insurance Magazine

In the Fall 2019 issue of SIU Today (the quarterly magazine of the International Association of Special Investigators), Eric Moch discusses how the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision in Peach v McGovern has restored common sense to the admissibility of vehicle damage photos in bodily injury trials. His article is available His article is available here. Moch, a partner in the […]

Banasek and Brandabur Publish Article on Medical Malpractice

What happens when a plaintiff dies during litigation? Tammera Banasek and Matthew Brandabur have published an article in the IDC Quarterly that examines the potential impact of such an occurrence. The article also details practical considerations counsel may consider, including a comprehensive litigation plan. The full article is available here. Banasek, a partner in the firm’s […]

Davis Publishes Article on Cybersecurity for Healthcare Experts

In a pivotal article for the League of Healthcare Experts, Glenn Davis highlights the alarming vulnerability of healthcare information, noting that security breaches in this sector are more prevalent than in others, according to a recent Verizon report. With mobile device usage increasing, protecting sensitive data is crucial. Davis, a cybersecurity attorney, provides essential best practices for healthcare professionals. Learn how to strengthen your defenses and mitigate potential threats in this essential read for those in the healthcare sector.

Varadachari Co-Authors Article on Trucking Industry Defense for CLM Magazine

Bharat Varadachari has co-authored an article for Claims Management Magazine. In “Growing a Thick Skin, “ he and co-author Melissa Skilken (in-house litigation counsel for The Sherwin Williams Company) stress the importance of defense counsel preparing commercial truck drivers for deposition and trial testimony, while offering tips to accomplish that. To view the full article, click here. Varadachari, […]