Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is excited to announce that Brian McGrath, partner and co-chair of the firm’s Consumer Financial Services group, has been selected by Crain’s New York Business as a 2026 Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that Chicago partner Daniel (“Dan”) McGrath has been re-elected to serve as a Senior Director of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) for the 2026–2027 term. 

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that Charles Townsend, partner-in-charge of the Dallas office, has been named a finalist in the Best Mentor category of the 2026 Texas Legal Awards, presented by American Law Media (ALM).

Read Hinshaw partner Scott Seaman’s analysis in InsuranceNewsNet about the California Supreme Court’s decision clarifying that policyholders can seek declaratory relief from excess insurers—even before underlying coverage is exhausted.

Read Scott Seaman’s insights in Law360 on a notable property insurance ruling from 2026—the Fourth Circuit’s rejection of Golden Corral’s attempt to refile its COVID-19 business loss insurance claim.

Read two Hinshaw-authored articles—“Fair Access and Debanking: Recent Developments and Unanswered Questions” and “State Survey of Coerced Debt Laws”—in the latest issue of the CCFL Quarterly Report.

Join Hinshaw's 30th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar on September 29, 2026, designed for HR professionals and in-house counsel navigating today’s evolving workplace landscape.

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

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.

Chicago’s revised Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance rules took effect on June 1, 2026—is your business prepared for compliance?

Learn about the Seventh Circuit’s significant ruling holding that text messages are not considered “calls” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

Employers: Prepare for the December 31, 2026, compliance deadline by learning more about the key retirement plan requirements set by amendments to the SECURE Act of 2019, the CARES Act of 2020, and the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022:

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 how to comply with California’s AB 1587, which fixes a pharmacist notification gap for emergency refills, but leaves PBM billing and audit issues unresolved, before the law takes effect on January 1, 2027.

Learn how California's Aud v. RRT Enterprises decision limits MICRA's damages cap in nursing home litigation and what owners, operators, insurers, and defense counsel should do next.

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.

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. 

The California Supreme Court has clarified pleading standards for excess policy claims, adopting a “reasonable likelihood” standard—read our alert providing key takeaways for insurers.

Read key takeaways from two major D&O insurance rulings from the first half of 2026 that are reshaping the specialty lines landscape.

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.

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.

Consumer Law Hinsights is a monthly compilation of nationwide consumer protection cases of interest to financial services and accounts receivable management companies.