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In the case of Mechanical, Inc, v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Illinois Appellate Court again took on the question of what constitutes a traveling employee. The case’s procedural history was extensive procedural history.  The

Ganan & Shapiro is excited to announce Governor Pritzker appointment Jim Bynes to the position of Arbitrator at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, effective August 29, 2023. Jim joined Ganan & Shapiro in 2001, and

We help our attorneys meet their bi-annual CLE requirements by providing in-house educational opportunities. On July 20th, our attorney attended a program entitled “Stress and Mental Health for Attorneys” organized and presented by Elaine Newquist.

The City of Joliet v. The Illinois Workers’ Comp. Comm’n., 2023 IL App (3d) 220175WC FactsClaimant filed two claims against respondent related to two at-work injuries she suffered while in respondent’s employ. The first occurred