Analyzes the complexities inherent in determining liability in motor vehicle accidents involving autonomous, self-driving vehicles.
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Illinois Supreme Court Replaces the Rule 9 “Good Cause Shown” Standard with a Five-Day Period For Backdating Rejected Pleadings
Summarizes the Illinois Supreme Court’s rationale for revising its Rule 9 Standard for Backdating Rejected Pleadings. Includes list of what revised motion must contain.
Illinois Legislation will Bans PFAS in Numerous Products
Summarizes key provisions and effective dates of two Illinois legislative bills that will ban PFAS in numerous consumer and firefighter products.
Illinois Legislation will Ban PFAS in Numerous Products
Summarizes key provisions and effective dates of two Illinois legislative bills that will ban PFAS in numerous consumer and firefighter products.
Procedural Changes Anticipated for St. Louis Asbestos Cases in 2026
Summarizes why St. Louis (Missouri) Circuit Court is mired in a backlog of asbestos cases and outlines proposed changes for handling those cases, including establishing a separate asbestos track and modifying the rotational/roll-over docket.
Inaccurate Instructions and Interest on the Verdict: Takeaways from Johnson v. Advocate For the Medical Negligence Professional
Analyzes Illinois appellate decision in Johnson v. Advocate, which impacts medical malpractice defense on jury instructions and sole proximate cause, as well as high-low proposals under the state’s prejudgment interest statute.
How to Successfully Implement AI in the Insurance Industry: Follow Legislative Trends
Offers practical steps insurers can take to successfully implement AI in their business models. Includes brief overview of recent and pending state legislation governing use of AI in insurance decisions.
Streamlining Environmental Permitting is Part of White House AI Action Plan
Examines how Trump’s AI Action Plan proposes streamlining environmental regulations and permitting to support rapid AI infrastructure development.
Illinois Has New Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract
Summarizes additions and revisions made in version 8.0 of Illinois’ Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract compared to version 7.0.
AI: Coming to a Mediation Near You
Explores how AI is transforming mediation and alternative dispute resolution for lawyers. Summarizes key benefits, risks, and what attorneys need to know to stay competent and ethical in using AI in ADR.