On August 11, 2023, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill that amends the Wrongful Death Act (740 ILCS 180/1 and 740 ILCS 180/2) and the Survival Act (755 ILCS 5/27-6) to allow the recovery of punitive damages. This new law does not apply in malpractice actions against…

The updated Dram Shop Act caps have been released and here they are: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the CPI-U increased 1.36% during the preceding calendar year. Based upon the previous determinations, the liability limits are adjusted as follows:  • For final judgments or settlements awarded on…