Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that James (Jim) Sandy, partner-in-charge of the firm’s Cleveland office, has been selected by Crain’s Cleveland Business as a 2026 Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law.

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 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.

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.

Read Hinshaw partner Jason Oliveri's guest column in McKnight's Senior Living examining the growing role of AI companions in elder care, and the heightened privacy and bias risks these technologies may pose for LGBTQ+ residents.

Hinshaw partner Michael Adams will present “Ethics of AI Recording” at the Fidelity Law Association’s 32ndAnnual Conference on Wednesday, September 23.

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 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 John Ryan will present on “Understanding what is Covered Under the TCPA Today” during an Accounts Recovery webinar on Wednesday, August 12, at 12:00 pm CT.

Hinshaw partner April Toy will moderate the session “Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law” on August 5 from 6:00-7:00 pm ET.

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.

Are these 2026-enacted AI laws and Executive Orders included in your compliance planning? From President Trump’s new AI Executive Order to chatbot disclosure requirements, learn more about how to prepare.

Vermont has become the 23rd state to enact a consumer privacy law. Read our alert, which covers the VDPOSA’s key provisions and compliance steps businesses should take now.

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.

Learn who can request monitoring, how consent works for residents who lack capacity, and what providers need to do to comply with the amended Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-Term Care Facilities Act.

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. 

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").

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.