Wagener Helps Nursing Students Understand Legal Considerations of the Profession
Susan Wagener recently spoke to third-year nursing students at the University of Illinois Chicago about professional license discipline issues. (As a former Registered Nurse, she is frequently asked to speak to nurses on their legal obligations and rights.) Wagener is a partner in the firm’s Chicago office and focuses her legal practice on the defense […]
Environmental Attorneys Speaking at Annual Conference
Jennifer Martin and Alec Messina are among the featured speakers at the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s Annual Environmental Conference. They will be speaking on the emerging issue of regulation of groundwater under the Clean Water Act, particularly as it relates to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund. The conference […]
Hay to Speak to Professional Association
Linda Hay is scheduled to be one of the featured speakers at the Medical Professional Liability Association’s four-day online Autumn Workshop. As part of the workshop’s Claims/Risk Management track, Hay will discuss how malpractice defense professionals can safely use social media as both a marketing and resource tool. Hay, a partner in the firm’s Chicago […]
HB Attorneys Present Seminar for American Bar Association
Charles Insler, Emilee Bramstedt, and Emily Roman will be presenting an audio seminar for the American Bar Association on recent significant developments in consumer protection law. The seminar will cover cases, settlements, and other initiatives at the federal and state levels, as well as consumer class actions, Lanham Act litigation, and National Advertising Division case […]
Banasek and Brandabur Present Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Dentists
Earlier this month, Tammera Banasek and Matthew Brandabur presented a continuing education webinar on sexual harassment prevention. The webinar was sponsored by a Chicago oral surgeon and was attended by other dentists and dental specialists. Banasek, a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, focuses her practice on complex medical, dental, and nursing home issues. She is a Martindale-Hubbell AV […]
Moch and Young Present Litigation Webinar
Eric Moch and Michael Young are presenting a free webinar on how all litigation and insurance claims have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, not just the much-discussed business interruption claims. Registration information for the seminar, which is scheduled for June 11 at 3 p.m. (CDT) is available here. Moch and Young are both part of […]
Insurance Attorneys Take Part In Podcasts
Eric Moch and Michael Young have both recently participated in podcasts. Moch was a guest on a finance-related podcast, where he discussed common types of medical and insurance fraud, including a few common auto accident scenarios. He also discussed how to remain vigilant to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. Young was a guest on […]
Insler Discusses Illinois BIPA at National Conference
Charles Insler was one of the featured speakers at the 14th Annual Sedona Conference Institute on eDiscovery, Data Privacy, and Security. Insler was part of a panel of experienced cybersecurity and privacy counsel, as well as a Canadian privacy regulator, who discussed data security and privacy laws in their respective jurisdictions. Insler presented information on […]
Varadachari Speaks In Chicago On Commercial General Liability Claims
In an interesting twist on speed dating, The Defense Collaborative and The Midwest Claims Association hosted a “Speed Dating with Areas of the Law” event. The event consisted of round table discussions promoting collaborative learning, small discussions, and debates instead of classroom lecture and panel presentations. Ten topical tables were set up. Lawyer moderators remained […]
Hay to Speak to Chicago Dental Society
Linda Hay will be among the featured speakers at the 155th Midwinter Meeting of the Chicago Dental Society, which is being held at The McCormick Place in Chicago Feb. 20-22. Under the overall umbrella of Risk Management, her session will help dentists learn how to communicate about unexpected treatment outcomes with patients. Joining her in […]