Navigating the New Landscape of Workers’ Compensation Laws in 2024
With a series of legislative updates in 2024, workers now have enhanced protections and benefits, addressing issues from COVID-19 to mental health support.
February 15, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
California
Connecticut
Illinois
New York
Oregon
Florida Bar Greenlights AI Use with Ethical Guardrails for Legal Practice
In a pioneering move, the Florida Bar approves AI for legal use, setting ethical standards to guide lawyers in harnessing AI technology responsibly.
February 2, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
California
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Minnesota
Illinois Man Admits to Arson Scheme for Insurance Fraud
Rufis Jefferson pleads guilty to multiple felonies in a calculated arson-for-hire scheme, aiming to defraud insurance companies through deliberately set fires.
January 23, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Illinois
Missouri
General Motors Insurance Emerges from OnStar Insurance Rebrand, Aims for Expansion
General Motors Insurance, transitioning from OnStar, focuses on personalized auto insurance with plans to extend its reach beyond Arizona, Texas, and Illinois.
January 19, 2024
Auto
Technology
Arizona
Illinois
Texas
Illinois Court Rules Insurance Companies Not Obligated to Defend in BIPA Lawsuit
In a key decision, the Illinois Appellate Court ruled that insurance companies are not required to defend in a lawsuit involving the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), marking a significant legal development.
January 15, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Technology
Illinois
Addressing Legal Risks for Lyme-Literate Medical Providers
Lyme disease treatment presents unique challenges for medical providers, with a recent survey highlighting the risks of regulatory investigations and the need for careful management.
December 28, 2023
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Illinois
Oregon
Illinois Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes CGL Coverage for Construction Defects
In a landmark decision, the Illinois Supreme Court overturns years of precedent, ruling that damage from construction defects may be covered under commercial general liability policies.
December 4, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Texas
Rising ESG and Cyber Risks Transform the Landscape of Professional Liability Insurance
Environmental, social, governance risks and escalating cyber threats are redefining professional liability insurance, influencing rates and litigation trends.
November 17, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Illinois
Rethinking Road Rules: U.S. Cities Contemplate ’Right on Red’ Prohibition to Safeguard Pedestrians
A dramatic rise in accidents killing or injuring pedestrians and bicyclists has led to a myriad of policy and infrastructure changes.
November 7, 2023
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
California
District Of Columbia
Illinois
Michigan
Washington
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Hit with Fines for Network Information Violations
The state has fined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois more than $200,000 over claims the insurance provider failed to provide updated and complete information about providers in its network.
November 6, 2023
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Illinois
Unveiling Modern Trial Tactics in Transportation Cases through Expert Roundtable
CLM’s Transportation Community experts discuss virtual mediations and assessing the strength of the plaintiff’s attorney.
October 31, 2023
Auto
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Illinois
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Illinois Court Rules Insurer Had Contractual Right to Subrogation
Zurich American Insurance Co. may pursue a subrogation lawsuit against a subcontractor that it says forced it to pay a nearly $3 million builder’s risk claim.
October 25, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Subrogation
Workers' Compensation
Illinois
The Midwest: Potential Hotspot for Deadly ‘Moist Heat Stress’
Large parts of the world, including China and the Midwest US, are on track to become too hot for humans to handle as accelerating global temperatures expose billions to heat and humidity so extreme their bodies will no longer be able to cope, according to a new study.
October 12, 2023
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Risk Management
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
White Castle Employee Files Class Action Over Biometric Data Collection
Latrina Cothron worked as a manager of a White Castle restaurant in Illinois, starting in 2004. Shortly after her employment began, White Castle implemented a system in which employees were required to scan their fingerprints to access their paystubs and computers.
September 7, 2023
Liability
Litigation
Illinois
No Insurance Coverage for Trump Tower in Environmental Lawsuit
Insurers of Chicago’s Trump International Hotel and Tower are not obligated to cover claims related to environmental violations, according to a recent ruling by a state appeals court.
September 7, 2023
Liability
Litigation
Illinois
