Brown Published in Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Blog
Discover the latest insights on OSHA standards with Melissa Brown’s recent blog post, now featured in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s Energy and Environment Blog. This informative piece delves into the critical updates regarding respirable crystalline silica regulations for both general industry and maritime sectors, along with essential enforcement start dates. As an associate in environmental law, Brown brings her expertise to the forefront, making this her third contribution to IMA publications. Don’t miss out on this valuable information that could impact your industry—read more to stay informed and compliant!
Insler’s Bar Journal Article Explores Increase in Number of Illinois Biometrics Privacy Act Litigation Cases
In an article in the March 2018 issue of the Illinois Bar Journal, Charles Insler examines the dual questions of why there has been a large increase in the number of cases involving Illinois’ 10- year-old Biometric Information Privacy Act and how to defend against them. Insler also notes that the majority of these cases are class […]
Insler’s DRI Article Urges Attorneys to Kill Their Raging Zombies
Need a Halloween treat that adds no calories to your diet? How about an article about zombies that won’t send you cowering under the covers? Then read Charles Insler’s cleverly written article [available here] that urges attorneys to follow the advice of E. B. White: “Use the smallest word that does the job.” Insler, an associate […]
Martin and Brown Publish Article on OSHA’s Crystalline Silica Rule
The Spring 2017 issue of the Illinois Manufacturer features an article by Jennifer Martin and Melissa Brown, both attorneys in HeplerBroom’s Springfield office. In the article, the authors discuss how the changes made as part of OSHA’s final silica rule affect the general industry/maritime and construction industry, especially in view of the fast approaching June 23, 2017*, […]
Insler Publishes Cybersecurity Article in DRI Quarterly
Charles N. Insler published an article in the Winter 2017 edition of DRI’s In-House Defense Quarterly. The article, Crafting a Cybersecurity Policy: Defending Against Today’s Digital Threats, explores the necessity of a specific Cybersecurity Policy and what that policy should include and guard against. You can read the full article here.
Construction Law Specialist Aleen Tiffany Featured in Leading Lawyers Magazine
A feature article in the most recent edition of Leading Lawyers Magazine – Real Estate Edition highlights the curiosity and passion HB partner Aleen Tiffany brings to everything she does, including the delicate balancing of business relationships in construction law and risk transfer. While other lawyers might shy away from the difficulties inherent in construction litigation, Tiffany’s […]
8th Circuit Bar Fall Newsletter Features 3 HB Attorneys
Partner Glenn E. Davis and associate attorney Michael E. Harriss (both of the St. Louis office) each have an article published in a recent issue of the Bar Association of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The newsletter’s Editor, Benjamin J. Wilson, is also in the firm’s St. Louis office. Davis’ […]
Insurance Investigators Journal Features Five HeplerBroom Attorneys
The Fall 2016 issue of NSPII News, a publication of the Society of Professional Insurance Investigators, featured articles by three HeplerBroom partners and two associates. Aleen Tiffany and Stephanie Weiner (a partner and associate, respectively, in HB’s Crystal Lake office) discussed the ramifications of Illinois’ newly enacted anti-indemnity legislation regarding snow and ice removal contracts. Edwardsville Associate […]
Reda and Harriss Publish Article on Ensuring Admissibility of Social Media Evidence
Partner Michael Reda and associate attorney Michael Harriss provided readers of In Transit (the newsletter of the Trucking Law Committee of DRI) with an overview of typical foundational requirements to ensure that social media evidence is admissible. Reda and Harriss laid out a theoretical background for applying Federal Rules of Evidence to the authentication of social media […]
Insler Published Article in Communications Lawyer
Charles N. Insler published an article in the Winter 2016 edition of the Communications Lawyer. The article, “In (Partial) Defense of Internet Trolls,” advocated a flexible summary judgment standard (rather than the more lax motion to dismiss standard) before unmasking anonymous, online commentators accused of defamation. You can read the full article here.