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Clifford Law Offices filed two civil lawsuits on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, against a Kane County chiropractor who has been criminally charged with the unauthorized taping of his patients in various stages of undress, including completely nude, during their medical visits without their knowledge or consent. David F. Jasinski, partner at Clifford Law Offices, and Matthew D. Moyer, Senior Associate, filed the civil actions this morning against Dr. David Hanson, Hanson Family Chiropractic, and PMI…

Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, and Courtney A. Berlin, associate at the firm, authored an article titled “The Evolution & Future of Illinois Jury Instruction 15.01” for the Illinois Trial Lawyer Association’s Winter 2026 Trial Journal publication. The article provides historical context for the Illinois Pattern Jury Instructions (IPI), discussing their adoption in 1961 and subsequent updates in 1965, 1977, 1981, and 2000. Cosgrove and Berlin focus on the 2021 revision of…

Clifford Law Offices has been retained by a Louisville family who lost a loved one in the tragic crash of a UPS cargo jet on November 4 in Louisville, Kentucky, when its left engine detached from the aircraft, crashing to the ground shortly after takeoff. The internationally acclaimed plaintiffs’ firm has been contacted by several others who lost loved ones in the tragedy when the engine full of jet fuel struck the ground and exploded…

Clifford Law Offices is ranked in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, recognized nationally in four practice areas and regionally in 10 practice areas. These listings demonstrate the firm’s extensive experience in handling complex and high-profile matters. The firm received the following rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms: National Tier 1 Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs Railroad Law Transportation Law National Tier 3 Commercial Litigation Regional Tier 1:…

Matthew D. Moyer, senior associate at Clifford Law Offices and a former federal prosecutor, will join host Dan Proft on “Chicago’s Morning Answer” at 7:35 a.m. CT on Thursday, November 6, on AM 560 WIND. Moyer will discuss his new book, American Justice: From the Frontlines of the War on Crime, which offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how criminal justice unfolds in America—from the street to the courtroom. The book, a current best seller…

Clifford Law Offices will present its 19th annual free Continuing Legal Education webinar on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The two-hour webcast on the ethics of the use of artificial intelligence will begin at 2:30 pm CST and is free and open to the public. The program, “From the War-Room to the Bench: Navigating AI in the New Legal Frontier,” will address how the rapid adoption of AI is reshaping the practice of law, which presents…

Erin Clifford, Managing Director at Clifford Law Offices, has been named a 2025 recipient of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ (WBAI) Top Women Lawyers in Leadership Award. This recognition honors women who have made exceptional contributions to the legal profession through leadership, service, and mentorship. Candidates include elite women who have fostered growth in a given field, demonstrated future potential, or transcended traditional mentoring to establish new pathways for women. The annual awards ceremony…

As America wrestles with rising urban crime and contentious government crackdowns, former federal prosecutor Matthew D. Moyer’s book, American Justice, delivers an unfiltered look at how criminal justice really works in America—from street-side chaos to courtroom combat. American Justice offers readers a first, unforgettable, behind-the-scenes look at what crime and punishment is really like. The book, released October 21, 2025, has been named the #1 Best Seller in the law enforcement section on Amazon. Matthew…

New Book by Former Federal Prosecutor Pulls Back the Curtain on America’s Criminal Justice System as Battle on Crime Heats Up in the US As America wrestles with rising urban crime and contentious government crackdowns, former federal prosecutor Matthew D. Moyer’s book titled American Justice: From the Frontlines of the War on Crime delivers an unfiltered look at how criminal justice really works in America—from street-side chaos to courtroom combat. American Justice offers readers a…