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 […]
Hall to Discuss Asbestos Issues at National Conference
Eric Hall will be one of the featured speakers at an upcoming national conference on cutting-edge issues in asbestos litigation. Hall will be on a panel discussing lung cancer docket updates, including information on filing trends and developments in the science and medicine involving smoking and lung cancer. The conference includes presenters and attendees from […]
Brown Discusses Environmental Regulatory Updates with Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Recently, Melissa Brown provided the Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s Environmental Affairs Committee with a regulatory update on environmental issues. Brown was the guest speaker at the Committee’s fourth-quarter meeting. Brown, an associate attorney in the firm’s Springfield office, focuses her practice on environmental law. She is skilled in assisting clients with permitting, regulatory compliance, and […]