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Jun 14, 2019

Kansas Supreme Court Rules Non-Economic Damage Caps are Unconstitutional

The Kansas Supreme Court issued an opinion today ruling that non-economic damage caps provided for in K.S.A. 60-19a02 are unconstitutional. For decades, Kansas has had...Read More >

May 24, 2019

2019 MVP Law Seminars

Registration is now open for the 2019 MVP Law Seminars. This years seminars will be held in Kansas City, St. Louis and Des Moines. Each...Read More >

May 23, 2019

Illinois Governor Signs Senate Bill 1596 Amending Workers’ Compensation Act & Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act

Whats New In Senate Bill 1596? Petitioners who develop certain latent injuries, such as asbestos exposure or other toxic substances, may now file a civil...Read More >

Breaking Update: Hegger v. Valley Farm Dairy Company

May 23, 2019

MO Court Of Appeals Releases Decision Addressing Enhanced Remedy Benefits In Toxic Exposure Claims

On May 21, 2019, the MO Court of Appeals, Eastern District, handed down the long-awaited decision addressing enhanced remedy benefits in toxic exposure claims in Hegger...Read More >

May 22, 2019

Illinois Employers Have More Options for Transitional, Light-Duty Work for Injured Employees

Employers in Illinois may now offer transitional, light-duty work at other businesses or non-profits to petitioners if their company is unable to accommodate a petitioner’s...Read More >