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Judicial Control of Ex Parte Contacts in Informal Rulemaking Judicial Control of Ex Parte Contacts in Informal Rulemaking Proceedings – Home Box Office v. Federal Communications Proceedings – Home Box Office v. Federal Communications Commission

July 15, 2025

by. Thomas Patterson A Federal Communications Commission administrator telephones an expert affiliated with an industry likely to be affected by a forthcoming agency regulation. The

Attorneys, the Internet, and Hate Speech: An Argument for an Amended Model Rule 8.4

July 15, 2025

By Jefferey Ogden Katz & Alexander I. Passo Since the invention of the internet, our lives have changed dramatically. Conveying ideas and information to broad

Closing the GAAP: Newfound Strength for the Accountant’s Privilege in Illinois

July 15, 2025

By Peter J. Evans Illinois law creates various evidentiary privileges, which prevent disclosure of private communications in certain circumstances. These include, obviously, the attorney-client privilege,

Stand By Me: When May Shareholders and Creditors Bring Claims on a Corporation’s Behalf

July 15, 2025

By Peter J. Evans Introduction. When Ben E. King penned his hit song, “Stand by Me,” in 1960, he likely was not thinking about shareholder rights

Who’s Your Client? Issues in Advising Small Businesses and Their Members/Directors

July 15, 2025

Presented by: Michael D. Haeberle & Peter J. EvansFirm: The Patterson Law Firm, LLCEvent: Business Law Section PRMCLE Meeting Topics Covered: Key Ethics Principles Who’s

Insurance coverage: don’t outsmart yourself

July 10, 2025

In a twist on bad faith insurance claims, ISMIE Mutual v. Pergament reveals how unclear coverage and premature settlements can leave plaintiffs empty-handed

Whistleblower Has Jury Award for Emotional Distress Damages Reduced

June 1, 2025

Whistleblower claims may face tougher scrutiny—A recent appellate decision in Svec v. City of Chicago reduced a $3M emotional distress award, signaling stricter review standards for such damages. Learn how this case could reshape whistleblower verdicts and legal strategy.

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Justice Department Shuts Down Cryptocurrency Enforcement Unit

April 14, 2025

The U.S. Justice Department has closed its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) as part of a shift under the Trump administration, which is reducing restrictions on

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Kroft v. Viper Trans, Inc.: Ruling on New Trial and Prejudgment Interest in Illinois (2025)

April 14, 2025

The Illinois Appellate Court recently ruled in Kroft v. Viper Trans, Inc., a case involving Cynthia and Mark Kroft, who sued after being in a

Judicial Control of Ex Parte Contacts in Informal Rulemaking Judicial Control of Ex Parte Contacts in Informal Rulemaking Proceedings – Home Box Office v. Federal Communications Proceedings – Home Box Office v. Federal Communications Commission

Attorneys, the Internet, and Hate Speech: An Argument for an Amended Model Rule 8.4

Closing the GAAP: Newfound Strength for the Accountant’s Privilege in Illinois

Stand By Me: When May Shareholders and Creditors Bring Claims on a Corporation’s Behalf

Who’s Your Client? Issues in Advising Small Businesses and Their Members/Directors

Insurance coverage: don’t outsmart yourself

Whistleblower Has Jury Award for Emotional Distress Damages Reduced

Justice Department Shuts Down Cryptocurrency Enforcement Unit

Kroft v. Viper Trans, Inc.: Ruling on New Trial and Prejudgment Interest in Illinois (2025)

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