Davis Presents Webinar on Intersection of Employment and Antitrust Laws
On September 12, Glenn Davis is presenting a webinar for the Illinois Chamber of Commerce on recent developments in the evolving interaction between employment and antitrust laws. Davis will present practical compliance tips to avoid the Department of Justice-Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission’s recent active investigations and enforcement proceedings on anticompetitive practices in labor […]
Gyparakis and Hay Teach Legal Continuing Ed Course for State Defense Association
On August 31, Eleni Gyparakis and Linda Hay will be helping newer associates understand the basics of managing litigation files. Entitled “Open to Close: Playbook for Defending a Lawsuit,” this CLE course for the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel provides tips on communicating with clients and analyzing a case. It also covers what a […]
Hay Presents Top 10 Tips for Preventing and Handling Dental Malpractice Claims
On August 4, Linda Hay will speak to dentists in Georgia about best practices to prevent malpractice claims. In her presentation, entitled “Run…From Risk,” she will also help participants understand the legal processes involved in litigation and highlight keys steps to take to successfully defend against malpractice claims. The workshop is sponsored by Dental CE […]
Libbra to Moderate Toxic Tort Webinar
On June 8, Kelly Libbra will moderate a one-hour IDC webinar on defending premises claims in toxic tort cases. During the webinar, attorneys experienced in defending toxic tort cases will provide updates on legal defenses (such as Illinois’ exclusive remedy law), offer perspectives on effective trial strategies, and present tips for effective depositions and case development. Libbra, a partner in the firm’s Edwardsville office, focuses her practice […]
Melton and Moch Speak at 30th Annual Insurance Fraud Conference
Isaac Melton and Eric Moch were two of the featured speakers at the Illinois chapter of the International Association of Special Investigation Units’ 30th Annual Insurance Fraud Conference. In their presentation, entitled “Anatomy of Modern Pain Management Injury Claim Fraud,” Melton and Moch discussed how to spot and defend against suspicious injury claims that feature interventional […]
Murphy and Brown to Discuss Environmental Issues at State Bar Conference
Michael Murphy and Melissa Brown will be among the featured speakers at the Illinois State Bar Association’s 21st Annual Environmental Law Conference, which is being held May 11 and May 12 at ISBA’s Regional Office in Chicago. Murphy will be part of a panel discussing common Consent Order provisions, including the history of such provisions, the […]
Moch to Speak at State Defense Counsel Conference
Eric Moch will be one of the featured speakers at IDC’s litigation landscape conference. Moch will discuss how to cross-examine and defend at trial against non-economic damage awards. The April 26 conference is being held at Willis Tower in Chicago. Moch, a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, focuses his practice on the investigation of […]
Messina Discusses Environmental Justice with Road & Transportation Builders
Alec Messina will be one of the featured speakers at the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association’s annual Sustainability Council meeting, which is being held April 20 in Oak Brook, Illinois. He will cover topics such as how the Illinois EPA is currently implementing environmental justice (EJ), various legislative proposals on EJ requirements, and challenges […]
Messina Facilitates Dialogue Between Wind/Solar Developers and County Boards
On March 29, Alec Messina is moderating a discussion between wind and solar developers and the United Counties Council of Illinois (UCCI). The two groups will be sharing ideas on how they can work together on various projects. UCCI is a statewide association of county boards that provides educational and legislative information to Illinois county […]
Varadachari and Burkett to Discuss Insurance Issues at National Conference
Bharat Varadachari and Whitney Burkett will be two of the featured speakers at this year’s Claims & Litigation Management Alliance’s annual conference. Varadachari will be featured on two programs. One program will present a comprehensive overview of tenders of defense and indemnification, and the other session will discuss how to keep nuclear verdicts from becoming […]