Category Archives: Firm News
Michael A. Airdo Presented at RCRI National Conference
Airdo Werwas, once again, presented at the Resource Center for Religious Institutes’ National Conference in Orlando, Florida, on October 30 through November 1. Michael A. Airdo conducted a pre-conference workshop entitled, “Legal Overview for Religious Institutes in 2018.” He also presented seminars on cyber risk for members and employees of religious institutes, shifting risk through contracts and […]
Airdo Werwas Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
In celebration of our 10 Year Anniversary, we are pleased to announce that Airdo Werwas, LLC has moved to a new office space! Our new location and business address is: 111 East Wacker Drive Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60601
Mollie Werwas to Speak at LeadingAge Senior Living Conference
On October 4, Mollie Werwas and Dorrie Seyfried, VP of Risk Management Services, spoke at the LeadingAge Illinois Senior Living Conference. Their presentation, entitled, “Incident Investigation: What To Do and How To Do It from a Legal Perspective,” focused on the unique needs of assisted living, supportive living, and independent living facilities when investigating resident […]
Airdo Werwas Presented at 2018 FETTI Conference
On September 27, Mollie Werwas and Jeanne Zeiger spoke at the Annual Conference for the National Forum for Environmental & Toxic Tort Issues (FETTI). Mollie and Jeanne’s presentation, entitled “Who’s in Charge: Controlling the Defense, RORs, and Declaratory Actions,” focused on issues that arise between insurers and policy holders when defending litigation that involves coverage […]
Michael A. Airdo and Lori Airdo address the “First-Timers” at the Annual Meeting of the International Association of Defense Counsel in Lisbon, Portugal
Michael and Lori Airdo served as the Chairs of the “First-Timers” program for the IADC at its Annual Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal. Michael and Lori were pleased to welcome twenty-eight IADC members to their first IADC major meeting. They coordinated exciting programs to welcome the IADC members and their families to the IADC.
Complimentary Webinar – Data Privacy and Regulation: Understanding Your Obligations and Exposures
On Tuesday, May 1, 2018, Airdo Werwas, LLC presented our Complimentary Webinar – Data Privacy and Regulation: Understanding Your Obligations and Exposures. Collecting and storing data about employees, customers, donors, students, and patients is an integral part of every business’s operations. Maintaining that data safely and securely introduces risks and liabilities, particularly as the laws […]
Airdo Werwas Presented at LeadingAge Illinois’s 2018 Annual Meeting & Expo
Michael Airdo and Mollie Werwas presented at LeadingAge Illinois’s 2018 Annual Meeting & Expo, which ran from April 17-19, 2018, at the Schaumburg Convention Center. Michael and Mollie spoke on two topics: Defending the Wound Care Case and Resident Privacy: Minimizing the Risks of Identity Theft. For more information regarding LeadingAge Illinois and the 2018 […]
Michael A. Airdo Moderated a Panel Entitled, “Innovations in ADR,” at the IADC’s Midyear Meeting
Michael A. Airdo moderated a Panel entitled, “Innovations in ADR,” at the IADC’s Midyear Meeting in La Quinta, California, on February 12, 2018. The panelists discussed mediation and arbitration in Asia, using a “mock arbitration” in the UK and Middle East, and techniques to settle difficult cases. Mr. Airdo also held a workshop on Board […]
Complimentary Webinar – Crisis Response: What to do When the Media, Law Enforcement, and Regulatory Agencies are at the Front Door
On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, Airdo Werwas, LLC presented our Complimentary Webinar – Crisis Response: What to do When the Media, Law Enforcement, and Regulatory Agencies are at the Front Door. Crises come at the worst times, and pre-planning for a variety of emergency situations will best position any organization for a brighter recovery. You must […]
Airdo Werwas Wins Summary Judgment for Its Client Based on the “Learned Intermediary” Doctrine
Michael A. Airdo recently won summary judgment for its pharmacy client. Plaintiff, a 42 year old union electrician, alleged that he suffered tardive dyskinesia as a result of taking the medication Reglan for an extended period of time. Tardive dyskinesia causes uncontrollable stiff, jerky movements of various parts of the body. As a result, plaintiff […]