January 2008

Medical Malpractice Update:
The Disclosure of a Plaintiff's Section 5/2-622 Healthcare Professional

In Illinois there has been much confusion over the requirements of plaintiffs wishing to file medical malpractice actions in terms of what is required to be set out in a healthcare professional's affidavit under Illinois Code of Civil Procedure Section 5/2-622. Chicago associate Jamie Goldstein reviews the case addressing this section, and the practical implications of the courts' often confusing decisions on this issue.

Assumed Risk:
Contact Sport Exception

ChloƩ Woodard, an associate in our Chicago office, summarizes Illinois law controlling injuries incurred during sporting activities.

Revisions To The Illinois Human Rights Act Will Likely Lead To Increase In State-Court Discrimination Lawsuits

Chicago associate Brandon Lemley writes on how new changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act will likely result in an increase of cases filed in state court.

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Querrey & Harrow Selects Its Next Managing Shareholder.

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