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.

Charles N. Insler Publishes an Article on the Use of Consumer Protection Statutes 

Charles N. Insler published an article in the Winter 2016 edition of DRI’s In-House Defense Quarterly. The article, Fighting the Square Footage Fight, explored several possible defenses for defendants who are sued under consumer protection statutes for alleged shortfalls in the square footage of homes. You can read the full article here.

Reda and Harris Publish Article in DRI’s In Transit

In the latest edition of DRI’s In Transit, attorneys Michael Reda and Michael Harris explore the crucial question: “Are you Retaining the Right Expert?” They discuss the implications of expert selection and how poor choices can lead to costly outcomes. With their insights, Reda and Harris provide valuable guidance for attorneys. Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your practice and protect your clients. Click here to read the full article!

Bauer Publishes Article on Sports-Related Concussion Litigation

Beth Bauer published an article in FDCC Quarterly, the scholarly publication of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel on sports-related concussion litigation.  Bauer and her co-authors wrote “Ultimate Game Changer? Concussion Related Injuries and Litigation” and gave a presentation on the topic at the FDCC’s 2015 Winter Meeting in Amelia Island.  The paper informs readers of […]

Davis Authors Chapter in ABA Antitrust Law Section Book

HeplerBroom LLC’s Glenn Davis authored the first chapter, entitled “The Evolving Role of Business Torts in Antitrust Litigation,” in the ABA Antitrust Law Section’s new book, Business Torts and Unfair Competition Handbook, Third Ed. (2014).

Champlin Publishes Article in IDC Quarterly

HeplerBroom attorney Matt Champlin published an article in the IDC Quarterly titled, “The Confidential Good-Faith Settlement Conundrum:  The Case for Full Disclosure of Settlement Terms to Non-Settling Tortfeasors.”  To read the full article please click here.