Keith Herman’s Career of Character and Impact

Workers’ Compensation attorneys don’t often need to dust off their law books to read about Collateral Estoppel, generally stashing the doctrine amongst the vast heap of foggy bar exam memories.  But, just like a rare bird emerging from the foothills of the Amazon rainforest, Collateral Estoppel has emerged to inspire […]

The Question of “Pain” in Medical Causation Just Became Painful for Employers

Circuit Court determines that the Commission decision was against the manifest weight where no medical expert supported petitioner’s overcompensation theory.

Bob’s Colorful, Eclectic and Diverse Career Leaves an Imprint on NBKL.

Gary’s last day at the office gives us some insight into the practice of law and lessons learned.

YOLO, they say.  Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and simply enjoy the journey, they say.

The importance of repetition in employment cannot be understated.

Medical bills are often the ugliest part of a workers’ compensation settlement.

On August 31, 2021, Governor Pritzker reappointed the following Arbitrators to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission: Joseph Amarilio, Paul Cellini, Stephen Friedman, Gerald Granada, Jessica Hegarty, Adam Hinrichs, Jeffrey Huebsch and Maureen Pulia.