Investigating Workplace Accidents: The Devil is in the Details

Just Because It Happened at Work Doesn’t Mean It’s a Work Comp Case Workplace injuries happen, and, in some industries, they happen frequently. However, simply because an injury occurred at work doesn’t mean it qualifies for workers’ compensation benefits. For employers in Missouri and Illinois, taking prompt action immediately after such incidents is critical as key details […]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Issue Final Rule Regarding Civil Money Penalties for Failing to Timely Report Personal Injury Settlements Involving Medicare Beneficiaries

Introduction The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released its long-awaited regulations on civil money penalties (CMP) that will be imposed when entities fail to meet their reporting obligations. The Final Rule comes after significant deliberation and feedback from interested parties. This article discusses the provisions of the Final Rule, CMS’ extensive analysis describing its […]

The Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) Is Back Before the Illinois Supreme Court

Analysis of Recent Appellate Court Decision Regarding Workers Compensation and BIPA BIPA is now back before the Illinois Supreme Court.  On January 27, 2021, the Supreme Court granted permission for leave to appeal the First District’s decision in McDonald v. Symphony Bronzeville Park LLC, 2020 IL App (1st) 192398.  The McDonald case answered a single, certified question: Do […]

Illinois Mesothelioma Case Dismissed Based on Exclusive Remedy Provision

In one of the first orders issued in 2021, Judge Stephen Stobbs granted summary judgment in favor of two HeplerBroom clients in the Sidney Keyes, Sr. case. The Case Mr. Keyes, a one-time employee of the Defendants’ alleged predecessor, passed away after suffering from mesothelioma, which his estate alleged was caused, at least in part, […]