The federal courts are plagued by what we might charitably refer to as creative claims under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Many of those law suits are filed against lawyers assisting their clients in debt collection-related matters. Happily for members of the bar, and for some businesses, the United States Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that certain activities by attorneys and their clients do not fall fully within the scope of the FDCPA.

On March 14, 2019, the Illinois legislature passed Senate Bill 1596, lifting the 25-year statute of repose for occupational disease lawsuits and allowing direct common law actions against employers in latent injury cases.

In handling interstate cargo claims, it is likely that you will face claims for thawing damage to frozen food. This is especially true during summer months and in warm-weather states like Florida, as reefer trailer breakdown is more likely to occur under such conditions.

Our New York office has had another successful run of trial wins, appellate victories, and outstanding settlements. We have compiled some of the most interesting and important wins in this alert.