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Audit Trails and the Scope of Medical Record Discovery in Illinois By Courtney A. Berlin & Mary Dalenberg Tort Law, February 2026 As electronic medical records have become standard practice, discovery disputes focus on not only what appears in the patient chart, but how the chart was created, accessed, and modified. One of the most contested sources of that data is the audit trail, a system-generated log showing when records were accessed, altered, or reviewed. 
Venue Battles: Understanding and Defending Against Motions To Transfer Under Forum Non Conveniens By Courtney A. Berlin & Mary Dalenberg Tort Law, October 2025 Both plaintiff and defense attorneys need to be cognizant of venue and the doctrine of forum non conveniens. This article details strategies to consider when arguing against a forum non conveniens motion. 

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