| 7/17/2008 | Illinois Rate Sheet | This updated Illinois Rate Chart includes the July 2006 changes. This document can be used to approximate the value of injuries commonly associated with worker’s compensation claims. As of February 2006, the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Act was also ... |
| 5/30/2007 | Emmit Kelley v. Illinois Workers' Compensation Commision and United Security Services | The firm successfully defended a workers' compensation claim filed by a security officer who suffered a gunshot wound to his head in Emmit Kelley v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and United Security Services, Non-published, Rule 23 ... |
| 5/25/2006 | GIE v. Judge Opinion | |
| 1/26/2006 | Arthur v. Catour | In the Arthur case, our firm was asked by the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel to prepare an amicus curiae brief on behalf of the defense.
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| 11/11/2005 | The Case of the Assailing Psychiatrist | Addresses the expanding liability of hospitals under the apparent agency doctrine, focusing on a case in which a plaintiff attempted to establish liability against the hospital after her boyfriend, a psychiatrist, attacked her off of hospital premises. ... |
| 5/4/2005 | Traffic Safety is Only One Factor in Municipal Liability: Justice | An examination and review of Justice Robert W. Cook's dissent in Governmental Iterinsurance Exchange v. Judge
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| 4/25/2005 | Justices Debate Country's Immunity for Roadway Markings | |
| 4/8/2005 | Guide to Illinois Appellate Procedures | A guide on Illinois Appellate procedures from the circuit court to appellate to Supreme Court. |
| 5/27/2004 | Protecting Attorneys Who Have Been Discharged by Their Clients From Legal Malpractice Actions | Article published in IDC Quarterly, Second Quarter 2004, regarding case of Cedeno v. Gumbiner.
Article published in IDC Quarterly, Second Quarter 2004, regarding case of Cedeno v. Gumbiner. |
| 3/18/2004 | Appellate Court Decision in Thomas Case | On March 18, 2004, in the case of Thomas v. Simpson & Cybak, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals entered an order granting Defendant-Appellees' Petition for Rehearing en banc. On January 13, 2004, in a two to one decision a panel of the Seventh Circu
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| 3/18/2004 | Incorrect Date Did Not Negate Lawsuit: Panel | Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article regarding recent opinion of Justice Hartman in Cedeno v. Gumbiner, et al.
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| 3/18/2004 | Opinion Delivered by Justice Hartman in Cedeno v. Gumbiner, et al. | On March 11, 2004, the Appellate Court for the First District issued its opinion in the case of Cedeno v. Gumbiner, et al. In the opinion authored by Justice Hartman, the Court affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of a legal malpractice case filed ... |
| 3/3/2004 | Filing of Collection Suit Triggered Fair Debt Act | Lawyers Weekly USA article regarding Thomas case in which law firm defended by Peter A. Monahan. For further information on this case, please see the Appellate Court Decision in this Library.
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| 11/6/2003 | Recent Developments: Trends, Legislation, Verdicts, Decisions and the Harvard Study | The purpose of this paper is to discuss developments in nursing home litigation that have evolved during the past year. A discussion of the Harvard Study, a national survey of attorneys involved in nursing home litigation will be included. In addition, ... |
| 11/6/2003 | Recent Developments: Trends, Legislation, Verdicts, Decisions and the Harvard Study (PowerPoint Handouts) | PowerPoint handouts for nursing home litigation seminar.
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| 11/5/2003 | HIPAA Basic Training | *Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader* Presentation handouts for HIPAA Basic Training seminar. This seminar can be tailored for you or your group. For information on this free seminar, please contact Linda J. Hay at lhay@illinois-law.com.
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| 8/14/2003 | Dental Malpractice: Learning the Rules of the Road | An introduction to the world of litigation for the dental practitioner. Current trends in dental malpractice litigation, as well as common dental issues arising in litigation are discussed. The role of documentation and its impact on a dental malpractice ... |
| 8/14/2003 | Legal Issues of Patient Care | This seminar discusses ways to avoid problems as a patient care giver. The purposes of documentation, the elements of effective documentation as well as verbal communication and verbal orders are also discussed. For information on tailoring and ... |
| 8/14/2003 | The Impact of Electronic Records on Medical Negligence Litigation | An introduction to the electronic medical record and its role in medical negligence litigation. The benefits and disadvantages of the EMR, as well as issues of privacy and security are discussed. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ... |
| 8/14/2003 | Tips on Preventing Employment Related Litigation | An overview of the most pressing legal issues affecting today's managers and how to protect yourself and your company from employment related litigation are discussed. What to expect once an employment related lawsuit is filed is also discussed. For ... |
| 12/9/2002 | Desk Reference for Illinois Legal Malpractice Claims | This Desk Reference will provide a guide to Illinois Legal Malpractice Law. To the extent possible, it will summarize Illinois Courts’ application of recognized legal principles to claims filed in Illinois. Where significant, it will also point out ... |
| 12/5/2002 | Lawyer Liability in Illinois and the Restatement of the Law Governing Lawyers | Lawyer Liability in Illinois and the Restatement of the Law Governing Lawyers. Published in the ISBA Journal, November 1998.
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| 12/5/2002 | The Pruning of Petrillo | A Practical Guide to the Recent Amendment to the Hospital Licensing Act. (Originally published in the IDC Quarterly, Vol. 10, No. 2.
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| 12/4/2002 | Long Arm Jurisdiction in Legal Malpractice | Long-Arm Jurisdiction in Legal Malpractice. Published in the DRI Journal, April 1997.
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| 12/3/2002 | Advance Health Care Directives: A Summary | A summary of Advance Health Care Directives in Illinois. Published in the Chicago Association of Insurance Women Newsletter, July 2001.
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| 12/3/2002 | Nursing Home Litigation - Defense Perspective | Article discusses the handling of a long-term care claim from incident to verdict. Published as Chapter 7 in the IICLE Publication
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| 12/3/2002 | Reporting Requirements in the Health Care Field | Reporting Requirements in the Health Care Field. Published in the IDC Quarterly, Third Quarter, 1998.
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| 12/3/2002 | Testimony of Plaintiff is Proper Support for Element of Causaton Under Objective Standard in Informed Consent Case | Testimony of Plaintiff is Proper Support for Element of Causaton Under Objective Standard in Informed Consent Case. Published in the IDC Quarterly, Fourth Quarter, 1995.
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| 10/16/2000 | Employment Law Update October 2000 | Topics: Job testers can now sue for discrimination in hiring under Title VII and Employee's claim for intentional employment discrimination no longer depends on additional evidence of discriminatory motive.
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| 10/3/2000 | ABC Company Handbook | Workers compensation
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| 10/3/2000 | Workers Compensation Information | Rules of thumb for workers compensation claims
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| 9/26/2000 | The ADA - Your Responsibilities as an Employer | Employers must make reasonable accommodation to the physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability as defined by the ADA, unless the employer can demonstrate that the accommodation would impose an undue hardship.
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