Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is delighted to announce that partner Paris Glazer of the firm’s Insurance Services group has been selected by Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer among its “40 Under Forty 2026 Illinois Attorneys to Watch.”

Hinshaw partner Frederick “Fred” Ufkes secured a favorable trial verdict on behalf of a young driver in a catastrophic motorcycle accident case arising from a collision at a busy California intersection. 

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that Scott Seaman, Ian Wagreich, and Palma Yanni have each been recognized in the 2027 edition of the Lexology Index Thought Leaders: USA guide

Read Hinshaw attorney Lucy Wang’s insight in CalMatters on why the California Insurance Commissioner’s role is critical in protecting consumers, as the position is up for reelection this fall.

Read an analysis of the legal landscape and insurance implications surrounding unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as the industry approaches a pivotal regulatory shift with the FAA’s proposed Part 108 rules.

Read Hinshaw partner Jennifer Driscoll’s insights on the FTC’s proposed enforcement policy targeting “personalized pricing” and the growing patchwork of state laws addressing this practice.

Hinshaw partner D.L. Morriss will present on two panels at the New York Bar Association International Section 2026 Global Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 21 – October 23, 2026.

Hinshaw partner Cathy Mulrow-Peattie will present on the panel “When Supply Chains Become Cyber Targets: Are You Prepared to Withstand the Hit?” at the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Privacy, Security, Risk, + AI Governance Global 2026 Conference on October 9, 2026.

Hinshaw partners David Alfini, Aimee Delaney, and Adam Guetzow will lead a Skilled Nursing Facilities Bootcamp hosted by LeadingAge Illinois on October 6, 2026, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm CST at Northern Illinois University in Naperville.

Hinshaw partner Justin Penn will present on the panel, “Who Am I Actually Talking To? Third-party Disclosure and Authentication,” on Wednesday, September 23, at 12:00 pm CT.

Hinshaw partner Frank Mazzagatti will present on “CMS Updates to HIPAA: Ensuring Compliance with Electronic Submission,” at a LeadingAge Illinois webinar on Wednesday, September 2, from 10:30 to 11:30 am CT.

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.

Read how a recent $4 million settlement case serves as a reminder that state and federal regulators remain focused on price transparency and consumer protection in auto finance.

Discover the key QDRO requirements every employer and plan administrator should know to reduce risk and ensure compliant plan administration.

The Ninth Circuit found Roblox waived arbitration by litigating first—learn why this matters for your business and how to avoid the same outcome.

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. 

Explore the pivotal role insurance has played in shaping the US economy and how uniquely American legal doctrines, including the duty to defend and bad faith liability, have transformed insurance coverage litigation. 

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.

The Fourth Circuit ruled that vacated convictions cannot trigger inadmissibility under the INA—read our alert to learn what this means for noncitizens and immigration practitioners.

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.

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.