Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is delighted to announce that Minneapolis partners Amy DuMond Kottke and Mitchel (“Mitch”) Chargo have been named 2026 Top Lawyers in Minnesota by Minnesota Monthly magazine.

Watch an episode of Hinshaw Insurance Law TV, featuring Hinshaw authors Scott Seaman and Peter Lewis discussing their new book, America 250: A History of Insurance and Insurance Coverage Law and Litigation in the United States.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that Lauren Symington has joined the firm as Chief Talent Officer, a newly created leadership position that builds on the firm’s continued investment in strategic growth, attorney recruitment, professional development, and long-term talent retention.

Read about the significance of the CFPB’s now-vacated rule that would have slashed late fees from $30 to $8 for large credit card issuers.

Read Francesco Palanda’s practical guidance for attorneys advising clients on AI-related business interruption risks, including how to evaluate exposure, identify coverage gaps, and mitigate potential losses.

Read a Law360 “Expert Analysis” exploring key themes from Hinshaw’s newly released book, America 250: A History of Insurance and Insurance Coverage Law and Litigation in the United States.

Hinshaw attorneys Katie Anderson and Danielle Davis will present “Understanding Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying Act” at the 2026 Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) Annual Leadership Conference on September 24, 2026.

Hinshaw is proud to serve as a sponsor of the 2026 Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair, taking place July 13–15 in Chicago, Illinois.

Hinshaw partner Mitchel Chargo will present on Indigenous State Compacts at the International Cannabis Symposium 2026, held at the University of Cape Town in South Africa from June 25 to June 27.

Hinshaw partner Jason Oliveri will present at a live CLE Health Law webinar, “Emotionally Intelligent AI in Elder Care: Legal and Compliance Governance for Resident-Facing AI” on August 12.

Hinshaw partner Scott Seaman will present at the BARBRI CLE webinar, “Horizontal vs. Vertical Exhaustion of Insurance: Priority of Coverage and Settlement for Below Policy Limits.”

Hinshaw partner Justin Penn will present at an Association of Credit and Collection Professionals (ACA) Huddle, “Signed, Sealed … Coerced? Understanding Coerced Debt,” on June 17.

Learn how Illinois mortgage lenders are impacted by three recent enforcement developments in the state that could reshape how and when you can enforce notes and mortgages.

Learn key takeaways from a recent district court ruling that clarified the distinction between clickwrap and browsewrap agreements, finding that one, but not the other, manifested an intent to arbitrate disputes. 

The OCC's final escrow-interest preemption rules and the Second Circuit's Cantero decision together mark a turning point for federal preemption of state mortgage escrow laws—read our analysis to learn what this means for banks and servicers.

Explore hot topics in data privacy and emerging risks that organizations should address now to stay cool and compliant as we head into the second half of the year.

Explore how AI governance expectations are rapidly shifting toward operational compliance, as regulators push insurers to embed AI oversight across cybersecurity, claims, and decision‑making.

Read our practical compliance playbook for deploying AI companions in senior living settings, covering data mapping, consent for cognitively vulnerable adults, vendor controls, durable governance frameworks, and more.

Read key takeaways from the landmark Aspen Dental settlement and what it means for California DSO/MSO compliance.

Read our latest Healthcare Alert to review a comprehensive compliance checklist for FQHC Scope of Project regulatory requirements.

Read our latest Healthcare Alert to explore the OIG's updated Medicare Advantage Compliance Program Guidance and key compliance strategies for Medicare Advantage Organizations and their delegated entities.

Read our latest alert on the US Supreme Court's landmark ruling eliminating FAAAA preemption for negligent-hiring claims against freight brokers, and discover practical steps to mitigate exposure in this new litigation landscape.

Learn how to efficiently submit your IEEPA refund claims using the new CAPE portal, launching on April 20, 2026, to streamline the process for importers of record and customs brokers.

The US Supreme Court issued a decision that President Trump's 2025 IEEPA tariffs were unconstitutional and unlawful, holding that only Congress has the constitutional power to impose tariffs. 

Read our in-depth analysis of the most significant D&O liability trends in 2026, including the Trump Administration's impact, the shift to bi-annual reporting, DExits, investment scams, and key court decisions.

Read how a California court ruling affects insurer recoupment of FAIR Plan assessments and policyholder fee requirements.

Read our latest insurance alert outlining New York’s revised motor vehicle tort and no-fault framework and the key implications for claims strategy, defense costs, and litigation planning.

Learn about the impact of a federal ruling that the Trump Administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa petition fee is unlawful, finding that the fee violated the Administrative Procedures Act by bypassing mandatory notice-and-comment requirements.

Read our guidance about the new USCIS policy memorandum’s impact on how Adjustment of Status applications are evaluated, as well as key takeaways and next steps for employers and individuals.

DHS’s May 2025 memo points to at-home arrests based on administrative warrants (Form I-205), with unresolved questions about business entries and “exigent circumstances.” Explore what’s changed, the constitutional backdrop, and the current litigation landscape in our new alert.

Discover the implications of a recent Georgia court’s legal malpractice ruling when a client uncovers decades-old fraudulent tax advice from their attorney. Explore how statutes of limitations and the duty of reasonable diligence can weaken even the strongest claims.

In a legal malpractice action arising out of revisions to a client's estate plan, the appellate court considered whether an attorney has a duty to evaluate a client's mental capacity and, if so, whether the plaintiff alleged sufficient facts to show the defendants (a law firm and its attorneys) were aware of their client's disability at the time they provided legal services.

As we say goodbye to 2024, we are pleased to announce our 2024 Hinshaw Readers’ Choice Awards in the professional liability and legal ethics category. The following are the Top 5 posts receiving the highest levels of engagement from our readers in 2024 on topics ranging from financial elder abuse claims and bar advisory opinions to attorney disqualification motions.

Lawyers face privacy claims beyond traditional legal malpractice—from HIPAA and BIPA to data breaches and disciplinary actions. Learn key defenses and risk management strategies in our newsletter.

Read how California attorneys will face a new 2026 license-renewal requirement: annual re-attestation to the civility oath to conduct themselves with “dignity, courtesy, and integrity.”

What if a lawyer makes a mistake? What guidance do legal ethics rules provide regarding materiality, conflicts of interest, and disclosure requirements? Read our newsletter to learn the importance of notifying malpractice carriers about the error.

Hinshaw's LHD/ERISA Advisor remains committed to bringing you recent legal developments that may guide your life, health, and disability litigation strategy and claims decisions. 

Hinshaw's LHD/ERISA Advisor remains committed to bringing you recent legal developments that may guide your life, health, and disability litigation strategy and claims decisions.

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