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The mission of IDC is to advance the interests of the defense bar by ensuring civil justice with integrity, civility and professional competence.

IDC is an exceptional community of defense attorneys, dedicated to improving the judicial system and the practice of law. Membership is essential for every trial lawyer who makes a living representing defense interests in Illinois. Learn More.

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What's Happening at IDC
 
The IDC recently filed an amicus brief in the case of Martin v. Goodrich Corporation seeking to invalidate the Illinois legislature’s enactment of 820 ILCS 310/1.1. This statute created an exception to the exclusivity rules under the Illinois Worker’s Occupational Diseases Act which eliminated the exclusivity provision of the ODA if the injured worker was barred from presenting a claim due to a “period of repose or repose provision.”
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The IDC filed an amicus brief in Fausett v. Walgreen Co., pending in the Illinois Supreme Court supporting appellant Walgreen Co. and their motion to deny class certification for a class action claim brought under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The issue addressed on the appeal is whether the court can certify a class of members to bring a FCRA action against Walgreens when, contrary to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in TransUnion v. Ramirez, none of the class members suffered any “concrete injury” independent of the penalties imposed by the statute.

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IDC announces its its relationship with Expert Witness Profiler, a leading provider of expert witness research and reporting services. As part of this new agreement, Expert Witness Profiler now offers fast, affordable access to extensive expert witness background reporting services to the IDC membership.
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Voice of the illinois defense bar

IDC gives voice to our shared values in order to shape our legal system. Whether it be through amicus briefs, Defense Updates, Position Statements, our Legislative Watch, Advocacy Letters, judicial receptions or our PAC, the IDC is the Voice of the Defense Bar in Illinois.

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11/13/2025
An Update on Recent Amendments to Illinois Employment Laws

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