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Illinois Supreme Court Redefines Use & Maintenance of Protected …

WEBPost Authored By: Alexandra Morelli The Illinois Supreme Court recently decided liability insurers are now prohibited from using or disclosing protected health …

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Minors and Consent to Health Care Services – CBA's @theBar

WEBPost Authored by Laura Wibberley In Illinois, the general rule is that minors, individuals under the age of 18, cannot consent to receive medical treatment,[1] and that …

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Who Protects Doctors from the Patients

WEBPost Authored by Laura Wibberley Hospital employees are four times more likely to be a victim of workplace violence than those in other industries.[1] This violence …

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Common Pitfalls for Guardian Ad Litems (and How to Avoid Them)

WEBBias. Bias is a common pitfall that can befall a GAL. GALs are appointed to be a neutral and disinterested third-party tasked with ascertaining what is the minor or …

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3 Continuation Coverage Laws Illinois Employers Must Follow

WEBSeveral states have continuation coverage laws in place, and Illinois is no different. In fact, the state of Illinois has three different continuation coverage laws: …

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A Refresher on the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”)

WEBPosted by younglawyerssection. Post authored by: Ava Caffarini. In 1983, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA” or the …

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Separately Compensable Damages for Emotional Distress

WEBChampaign-Urbana Mass Transit Dist., the court stated it believed emotional distress was encompassed within pain and suffering. 2017 IL App (4th) 160741. …

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Differences between the Federal and Illinois Rules of Evidence

WEBPost Authored by Alexandra M. Verven One hearsay issue that arises in medical malpractice claims involves statements made to practitioners, can be admissible …

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The Importance of Mindfulness – CBA's @theBar

WEBArticle authored by Jonathan Mraunac, originally published in the April/May 2019 issue of the CBA Record An ancient proverb warns that building a strong body …

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My Story: Health is Wealth – CBA's @theBar

WEBPosted authored by Corene Summers Health is wealth! As a former wealth manager turned wellness entrepreneur, this has become my core mantra. Before my life …

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Contracts and Pandemics: Applicability of Force Majeure Clauses

WEBUnder Section 2-615, force majeure only applies if three conditions are met: (1) the emergency occurred; (2) the emergency made performance of the contract …

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New Year New Laws: Illinois Places Cap on Insulin Prices

WEBIllinois Governor J.B Pritzker then signed this bill into law on January 24, 2020, which officially went into effect this year on January 1, 2021. See generally, 215 …

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Avoiding the Imposition of Personal Liability for Corporations

WEBPost Authored by Brian Bentrup The limited liability rule is firmly established in Illinois. It means that individuals are not personally liable for the debts of a corporation …

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How to Apply Miranda Violations in Order to Suppress Non …

WEBPost Authored by Michael W. Orescanin The Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and the right to an attorney, also known as Miranda Rights, are one of …

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To Compete or Not to Compete: Restrictive Covenants in Physician

WEBPost Authored by Teresa M. Dettloff Restrictive covenants, or covenants not to compete, are common in physician-hospital contracts for employment. When a …

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How to issue an out-of-state subpoena in Illinois

WEBSelect the document type as Complaint – Petitions To Issue Subpoena – Fee. There is a filing fee of $388.00 in Cook County. Then upload the Illinois subpoena …

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Systemic Wellness vs. The Status Quo – CBA's @theBar

WEBThe Status Quo – CBA's @theBar. June 9, 2021 Uncategorized. Systemic Wellness vs. The Status Quo. Posted by younglawyerssection. Authored by Shelley …

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Enter a Medical ID on your iPhone for Emergencies

WEBMany ER patients arrive at the hospital without anyway for medical staff to know who they are or how to reach their emergency contact. The iPhone solves this …

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