On March 2, 2026, in a six-to-three decision, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned a decision by the Ninth Circuit attempting to balance student privacy rights and parental rights in light of a student’s...
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Rise of Nuclear Verdicts Nuclear verdicts – a term used to refer to jury awards that exceed $10 million or more levied against defendants for an alleged wrongdoing – are on the rise. These verdicts are often...
Unpaid assessments affect all types of community associations in Illinois, including homeowners, townhome, and condominium associations. The owner’s non-payment of assessments can directly impact the Association’s...
Seventh Circuit Rejects “Super-Excess” Tier of Insurance in Favor of Equal Payment Priority
Apr 6, 2026
On February 11, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals issued an opinion on the order of priority of coverage in a trucking claim coverage dispute, finding that under Illinois law, two insurers had equal payment priority...
On January 29, 2026, the Nevada Supreme Court answered a certified question from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit: Under Nevada law, can an excess insurer state a claim for equitable subrogation...
The growth of the Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Industry has served to both help and hurt the professional world. While AI aims to increase work efficiency and aid professionals in many different industries, its use...