Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that partner Justyna Regan, PhD, has been appointed to serve as the Co-Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s (CBA) International and Foreign Law Committee for the 2026–2027 term.

As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary on July 4, Hinshaw is pleased to announce the publication of America 250: A History of Insurance and Insurance Coverage Law and Litigation in the United States, a new book examining the critical role of insurance, one of the nation’s most influential–yet often overlooked–economic institutions.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has received e1 certified status from HITRUST for cybersecurity and information protection.

Read Hinshaw general counsel Steve Puiszis's insights in a recent Mealey's report on how generative AI is impacting attorney-client privilege and work product protections, and the practical steps firms should take to mitigate risk.

Read Bloomberg Law’s key takeaways from panels at Hinshaw’s 2026 Legal Malpractice and Risk Management Conference on AI, nonlawyer ownership in law firms, GC challenges, and more.

Listen to Hinshaw partner Ambrose McCall’s discussion on the Greg and Dan Show about two significant rulings finding YouTube and Meta liable for the alleged addictive influence of their content on users.

Hinshaw’s David Levitt will present on "The Scope and Exceptions to Social Media and Search Engine Immunity Under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act" at the firm’s Chicago office.

Hinshaw partner and general counsel Steve Puiszis will moderate the session, “Exploring Risk In Today's Law Firm Environment: A Special Roundtable Discussion for Law Firm In-House Counsel,” at the ABA 51st National Conference on Professional Responsibility.

Hinshaw partners John DeLascio, Barry MacEntee, and Jason Schulze will speak on separate panels at Global Access Week 2026, a Hinshaw-sponsored conference taking place March 10-12, 2026, in London, United Kingdom.

John Ryan discusses AI voice bots in collections, highlighting compliance requirements, legal risks, and regulatory considerations for AI-driven consumer calls.

Hinshaw partners Aimee Delaney and Jason Oliveri will present on “The Future of Work: Embracing Generative AI For Workplace Innovation” at a CLE webinar on June 8.

Join Cathy Mulrow-Peattie and Laura Flanagan on April 29, 2026, for a practical webinar on navigating cyber breaches. Gain insights into the changing threat landscape, proactive legal strategies, insurance considerations, and effective incident response planning. Equip your business with the necessary tools to enhance cybersecurity preparedness and compliance. CLE credit available for attorneys.

Read key takeaways from the Hinshaw-sponsored 2026 Mortgage Bankers Association Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference, where our attorneys were on site, presenting and engaging with industry leaders.

Read how Illinois employers using AI in hiring, promotion, or other employment decisions face new notice and compliance obligations under amended Human Rights Act rules effective January 1, 2026.

Learn about compliance guidance for California’s recently updated requirements under the Fair Employment Housing Act, which protects against employment discrimination arising from AI, algorithms, and other automated decision systems.

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.

Learn about the benefits and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare education and training, as well as strategic recommendations for responsibly adopting AI.

Learn how the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public input through a Request for Information (RFI) to accelerate AI adoption in clinical care and gather feedback on initiatives and policies that could enhance innovation in the US healthcare system. 

Discover the key compliance challenges and legal risks in the rapidly growing medical spa industry, with a focus on California regulations and practical guidance for ensuring patient safety and business success.

Read part one, "A Bronx Tale: A New York State Trial Judge Calls Out New York State's Long-Standing Heightened Standard of Proving the Making of an Agreement to Arbitrate," about the trial court's decision in Wu v. Uber Tech., Inc.

If you are a business operating in the Sunshine and/or Lonestar state, then this alert is for you. As discussed further below, Florida recently issued regulations, effective July 18, 2024, clarifying certain requirements set forth in the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR), which went into effect on July 1, 2024.

Augustus Caesar once said, "if you want a rainbow, you have to deal with the rain." Presumably, this was said—in Latin—after he overhauled all aspects of ancient Roman life. Thousands of years later, the same sentiment holds true for those struggling with the quagmire of data privacy and protection laws proliferating in the United States (U.S.) and seeking to understand what they can do with the data they have collected in light of those laws. While compliance and understanding may feel like a colossal chore, in the end, you and your business might find that it was well worth the effort. 

In 2025, Hinshaw’s global insurance services team authored several resources on key developments and decisions that impacted the US insurance industry. From our timely commentary just published in Mealey’s to the third edition of our Duty to Defend 50-state survey and whitepapers covering a variety of areas that impact the industry, our team has you covered.

The global Hinshaw Insurance Services group is pleased to offer a comprehensive analysis of significant insurance trends, regulations, and landmark case rulings in the United States in 2024 while also making prognostications about the industry landscape in 2025. Authored by Scott Seaman, Pedro Hernandez, and Lisa Roccanova, the white paper delves into several critical topics, including:

On July 11, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) adopted a final circular about the "Use of Artificial Intelligence ("AI") Systems and External Consumer Data and Information Sources in Insurance Underwriting and Pricing" (the "Circular").