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...
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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...
Flying Clubs, Renter Pilots, and Insurance Ambiguity: Fifth Circuit Opines on When a Pilot is Covered – or Not
Mar 31, 2026
Flying clubs often market themselves as a practical middle ground between sole ownership and traditional aircraft rental. Insurance policies, however, are not always drafted with that middle ground in mind. A recent Fifth...
Appellate Court Confirms High Bar for Proving Willful and Wanton Conduct in Police Pursuit Cases
Mar 30, 2026
The Illinois Appellate Court issued a recent decision in favor of law enforcement. In Hinton-Goodwin v. City of Harvey, 2026 IL App (1st) 241320, the court held that the “willful and wanton” standard is a high bar for...