March 2008

Insurance Update:
Duties of Good Faith Between Excess Insurers

By: Michele Oshman, Chicago Office

Chicago associate Michele Oshman writes on a recent Illinois Appellate decision finding that a second-tier excess insurer owed a duty to a third-tier insurer to act in good faith in the settlement of a claim, even where there was no question that the settlement would reach the third-tier insurer's policy.

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School Law Update:
State and Federal Law Restrictions on Expelling Truant Special Education Students

By: R. Scott Rochelle, Chicago Office

Chicago associate Scott Rochelle, with the assistance of law clerk Andrew Fernandez, provides an update on the laws covering schools' handling of truancy issues with students covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Act.

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Worker's Compensation Update:
Pending Legislation, Employers Beware.

By: Matthew Daley, Chicago Office

Chicago associate Matthew Daley provides an update on workers' compensation legislation pending before the Illinois General assembly, Rules Committee, that may have a significant impact on employers in regards to their workers' compensation insurance policy.

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Liability Update:
Assumed Risk - Contact Sport Exception

By: Chloé Woodard, Chicago Office

In our January 2008 Newsletter, we wrote on the status of the law covering the "contact sports" exception in personal injury law. On February 22, 2008 the Illinois Supreme Court released its decision in Karas v. Stevell, which strengthens this defense to liability. Chicago associate Chloé Woodard updates her January article.

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Ernie Burden Receives Legacy of Opportunity Award

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HLAI Latina Lawyers Breakfast Meeting

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Querrey & Harrow Sponsors Three Days of Irish Fun and Music!

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