Government employees are afforded a variety of protections to allow them to perform their jobs without being subject to civil liabilities. Prosecutorial immunity mirrors the immunity afforded to judges, which protects prosecutors who are acting within the scope of their official duties from civil liability, even if such acts are malicious. The primary public policy
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Insurance and The False Claims Act: Coverage Under D&O Policies
The False Claims Act (FCA) is a federal statute that sets criminal and civil penalties for falsely billing the government. While allowing the United States Attorney General to pursue perpetrators of fraud on its own, the FCA also allows private citizens to file suits on behalf of the government (“qui tam” suits) Graham Cnty. Soil…
Appellate Court Overturns Local Election Board’s Finding of a Pattern of Fraud and False Swearing on Nomination Papers
By Jim Hess
Just weeks before the April 1, 2025 election, an Illinois Appellate Court decision resulted in the reinstatement of a local township candidate’s name on the ballot. In the case of Bass v. Township Officers Electoral Board for Rich Township, the First District Appellate Court considered an appeal from Antoine Bass, a candidate for Rich…
Supporting Wildlife with Native Landscaping: What the Illinois Homeowners’ Native Landscaping Act Means for Your Community Association
Spring is finally here! Illinois homeowners are eager to spruce up their yards and now have more freedom to cultivate native plants on their property. In recent years, there has been a push for more sustainable, eco-friendly living which in turn has influenced both private and public sectors. The need for pollen and nectar-rich plants has gained momentum…
Tressler LLP Honored with Elizabeth Campbell Community Service Award by F.O.C.U.O.S.
By Tressler LLP
F.O.C.U.O.S., a non-profit organization rooted in empowering at-risk youth and underserved individuals through mentorship, education and skill-building opportunities, will honor Tressler at its Annual Gala on Friday, May 2. In recognition of the Tressler team’s outstanding contributions to the community, Tressler will receive the Elizabeth Campbell Community Service Award.
The Tressler LLP legal team…
Tressler Talks: Resolving Challenging Disputes in Community Associations
By Tressler LLP
Join Tressler’s experienced HOA attorneys for this complimentary webinar to learn about the litigious nature of condominium and community association owners and the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to avoid a lawsuit. HOA litigation creates a significant burden on members of a community and poses a financial risk when the outcome is weighed…
Delaware Court Dismissing Insurers for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
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By Marissa Finley / March 25, 2025
A Delaware court recently ruled that two insurance companies were not subject to personal jurisdiction in Delaware because it would violate their due process rights. Varsity Brands Holding Co. LLC v. Arch Ins. Co., No. N23C-10-283 MAA CCLD, 2025 WL 552500 (Del. Super. Ct. Feb. 19, 2025). This…
Drawn to Daubert: The Evolution of New Jersey Case Law – and What Could Be Next
By Erin Peters
In New Jersey and other state and federal jurisdictions, we are often presented with expert reports opining as to a claimant’s liability and damages. These reports contain opinions and conclusions that must be evaluated for their admissibility. When performing this evaluation, it is important to consider the reliability of the proposed expert testimony. The determination…
Important CTA Update for Community Associations: The Roller Coaster Ride Has Come to a Stop, and We Can Officially Take Off Our Seat Belts!
On March 2, 2025, the Treasury Department announced the suspension of the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) against U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies. The Treasury Department will be issuing proposed rules that will narrow the scope of the CTA to foreign reporting companies only.As a result, community associations are no longer required…
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Applied Virginia Law to Hold that Amber Heard’s Insurer’s Reservation of Rights did not Create a Conflict of Interest
By Grace Delott
On November 25, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit addressed a coverage issue arising from the now infamous 2019 lawsuit in which actor Johnny Depp sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation in Virginia state court. The defamation lawsuit was based on a Washington Post opinion editorial in which Heard…