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The Seventh Annual Clifford Law Offices continuing legal education (CLE) program will be held Feb. 20. Bob Clifford will moderate the two-hour program entitled, “The Ethics of Client Communication” that offers attorneys across the state free professional responsibility CLE credit. He will be joined on the panel by Illinois Appellate Court Justice Maureen Connors, James J. Grogan, Deputy Administrator and Chief Counsel of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC), and Sara Parikh, Ph.D.,…

December 4, 2013 Kevin P. Durkin, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA). A long-time member of the organization, Durkin has been very active in this statewide association and has held many positions including sitting on its Board of Managers. This latest appointment is one that has been held previously by fellow partners Robert A. Clifford and Keith A. Hebeisen, also both ITLA…

After four reports were filed about problems with the heart implant, the FDA mandated a recall due to possible injury and death possibilities. As reported by the AP, the problem is rooted in the occurrence of wear and the dislodging of materials that can block critical arteries. As of this time, no patient or recipient has died, but the forecasted complications could be fatal, according to the Wall Street Journal.

In places like Chicago where ice and snow are a danger for almost a third of the year, their proper disposal is necessary for public safety. In a recent case, improper disposal caused a tragedy and the public entities were granted immunity because the court held that the snow and ice were naturally occurring. Read on for Robert Clifford’s expert opinion on why those responsible must be held accountable.

Was it contributory  negligence or did the defendant do all that could be done to make the premises safe? Read on for Robert Clifford’s outlook on the importance of consistency, and a comprehensive pursuit of justice when summary judgment may preclude the discovery of certain facts.

The legal profession is an ever-changing world oftentimes in the midst of an adversarial atmosphere. Sometimes, a step back to pause and reflect on the reasons lawyers chose their “noble profession” can be just what is required to renew passion and remember goals. Read on for Robert Clifford’s insights into both the profession and some key rules that are handy to remember.

November 22, 2013 Clifford Law Offices obtained a $15.55 million verdict today (Friday, Nov. 22, 2013) in a wrongful death lawsuit against the University of Chicago Hospital and two doctors. Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at the firm, received the verdict in Cook County Circuit Court on behalf of the husband of a woman who died at childbirth after the defendants failed to diagnose and properly treat Karen Lopez of Westchester for a high-risk complication. Lopez,…

Back in 2011, the Pliva v. Mensing ruling from the Supreme Court of the United States revealed a loophole in federal regulation of generic drugs. Generic drug manufacturers were not responsible for the updating of labels; it was left to brand name companies. In the past two years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has moved towards closing this regulation loophole. After a public comment period, requirements are expected to change and these generic drug…

The Articulated Surface Replacement, or ASR, hip replacement device may cost Johnson & Johnson less than originally anticipated. After a reported tentative offer of over $4 billion, the lawyers for Johnson & Johnson reportedly went to work negotiating a new settlement offer at a reduced figure of $2.56 billion. However, the reduction does not tell the complete story, as separate suits could still be filed for pain and damages, which makes this a base figure…