Events
Recent Events
April 19, 2007
Partner K. Clark Schirle Spoke at the Property Insurance Law Committee Spring Meeting
K. Clark Schirle was a guest speaker at the Property Insurance Law Committee 2007 Spring Meeting. Titled “The Other Side of the Coin - Advanced Topics in Property Insurance Litigation from the Perspective of Insurers, Insureds and Others”, the in-depth seminar was designed to address some of the more complex issues confronting those in the business of adjusting or litigating property insurance claims.
April 17, 2007
Stern & Rauchwerger Presented "Jumping Over the Evidentiary Hurdles to Victory!"
On April 17, 2007, CM Partners, Robert A. Stern (New York/New Jersey) and Dean S. Rauchwerger (Chicago), presented a Seminar to more than 23 claims professionals at one of Clausen Miller's clients. This client is the US wholly owned subsidiary of one of the largest and most renowned financial services providers in the world.
March 29, 2007
James Hoey Presented on Builder's Risk Losses
Jim Hoey made a presentation on March 29, 2007 in Chicago to the claims and underwriting staff of Fireman's Fund involved in Builder's Risk coverages. Jim addressed recent case law development relating to Builder's Risk losses.
March 28, 2007
Jim Barber Spoke at ABA Midwinter Meeting
Clausen Miller partner James S. Barber presented on the new federal discovery rules in employment litigation at the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law's Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee Midwinter Meeting on March 28, 2007.
March 20, 2007
James Hoey Spoke at PLRB Claims Conference
Clausen Miller partner James Hoey spoke at the Property Loss Research Bureau (PLRB)Claims Conference in Orlando, Florida on March 20 & 21, 2007.
March 19, 2007
Robert Stern Spoke at PLRB/LIRB National Claims Conference
Robert A. Stern spoke at the PLRB/LIRB 2007 National Claims Conference, Orlando, Florida, attended by thousands of industry professionals. Robert chaired a presentation on "ADR Techniques in Large Subrogation Claims."
March 8, 2007
Feldman Presents "Emerging Trends in Broker Liability"
Ian Feldman, a partner in our Irvine office, presented a seminar entitled "Emerging Trends in Broker Liability" to 12 of the top producing retail insurance brokers in Orange County, California.
February 27, 2007
Stern & Rauchwerger Presents Transportation-Cargo Loss Seminar
On February 27, 2006, CM Partners, Robert A. Stern and Dean S. Rauchwerger, presented a continuing education seminar to more than 50 claims professionals at one of the nation's largest excess and surplus (E&S) and specialty lines carriers, with annual sales of over $2 billion in premium.
December 4, 2006
Partner Ivar Azeris Lectures at Real Estate Seminar
Real estate litigation attorney Ivar R. Azeris lectured at a real estate seminar entitled, "Resolving Real Estate Title Defects".
November 12, 2006
Robert Stern Spoke at National Association of Subrogation Professionals Conference
Robert A. Stern spoke at the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) November 2006 Conference, Orlando, Florida, attended by more than 1,300 industry professionals.
November 12, 2006
Dean Rauchwerger Spoke on "Pursuing Federal Tort Claims: Uncle Sam - The Ultimate Deep Pocket!"
Dean S. Rauchwerger spoke at National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) November 2006 Conference, Orlando, Florida, on "Pursuing Federal Tort Claims: Uncle Sam - The Ultimate Deep Pocket!"
November 1, 2006
Stern & Rauchwerger Presented "Jumping Over the Evidentiary Hurdles to Victory!"
Robert Stern and Dean Rauchwerger presented a seminar to a major Northeast Insurer.
October 24, 2006
Partner Amy Paulus Invited to Speak at Zurich Insurance Company's Annual Claims Conference
CM Senior Partner Amy Paulus was invited to speak at Zurich Insurance Company's Annual Claims Conference, taking place on Oct. 24-26, 2006 in the D.C. area.
October 19, 2006
"SHRP Talk": Free Human Resources Roundtable
There was a Legislative Action Roundtable in Chicago discussing how Human Resources can get a voice with senior management on legal compliance issues.
October 11, 2006
Keith Flanagan Presented Paper at National Bond Claims Association Annual Meeting in Pinehurst, NC
Keith Flanagan presented a paper, "Just Because Its Laundered, Doesn't Mean Its Clean: Bank Liability for Money Laundering and Fraudulent Wire Transfers," at this year's National Bond Claims Association Annual Meeting in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
October 10, 2006
Partner Erin Pellegrino Presented to Chicago Bar Association
Partner Erin Pellegrino made a presentation for the Chicago Bar Association on October 10, 2006.
October 9, 2006
Partner David Roe Spoke to the Illinois State Bar Association on Bad Faith and the Claims File
David Roe spoke at the Fall 2006 Illinois State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Law Ed. On October 9th at the UBS Tower in Chicago, Illinois, David presented Bad Faith and the Claims File.
October 6, 2006
Partner Ivar R. Azeris Lectured on Probate Process
Partner Ivar R. Azeris was a featured lecturer for National Business Institute's probate seminar entitled, "The Probate Process From Start to Finish".
October 4, 2006
Partner Kim Kearney Presented Maritime Law Seminar in San Francisco
On October 4, attorney Kim Kearney gave a Continuing Legal Education seminar on Recent Developments in U.S. Maritime Law at the Maritime Law Association's conference in San Francisco.
October 4, 2006
Scott Schmookler Co-Chaired Fidelity Law Association 2006 Annual Meeting
Clausen Miller partner Scott Schmookler served as a co-chair to the Fidelity Law Association 2006 Annual Meeting.
October 4, 2006
Randall Marmor Presents at the Fidelity Law Association's Annual Meeting
Randall Marmor's article, Liability of a Payee for Accepting Fraudulent Checks in Payment of a Fiduciary's Personal Debt, was published in the Fidelity Law Journal. XII Fid.L.J. 49 (2006). He presented the article in October at the annual meeting of the Fidelity Law Association in Washington, D.C.
September 27, 2006
James Barber Was Invited to Participate in ABA Teleconference
James S. Barber was selected from all presenters at the ABA Labor and Employment Committee's Mid-Winter Meeting to participate in their CLE teleconference.
August 22, 2006
James Barber Spoke at the Council on Education in Management
James Barber gave his presentation, "Avoiding FMLA Retaliation Claims by Analyzing 'What Went Wrong/What Went Right" in Six Real-Life Case Scenarios.
June 20, 2006
PLRB's Eastern Regional Adjusters Conference
On June 20 and 21, 2006, Robert A. Stern, a resident Partner in our New York and New Jersey offices, presented a seminar at the PLRB's Eastern Regional Adjusters Conference.
November 9, 2005
Dean Rauchwerger presented "Fire/Explosion Cause And Origin Investigations"
Dean Rauchwerger presented "Fire/Explosion Cause And Origin Investigations: Developing Viable Subrogation Claims & Managing Experts From The Forensic And Legal Perspectives." in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 9, 2005.
November 5, 2004
Partner Melinda Kollross presented Advertising Injury and Personal Injury Coverage...
Partner Melinda S. Kollross presented Advertising Injury and Personal Injury Coverage: How Broadly Do Courts Construe The Enumerated Offense and "Arising Out Of" Requirements? at A Nuts and Bolts Overview of Insurance Coverage, at the Chicago Bar Association on November 5, 2004.
October 19, 2004
Partner Melinda Kollross presented Update: Challenging "Good Faith" Settlements in Illinois
Partner Melinda Kollross presented Update: Challenging "Good Faith" Settlements in Illinois at the Trial Lawyers Hot Topics Seminar on October 19, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois.
October 2, 2003
Zissu Presented at Annual Colloquium on Law of Outer Space
Jacob R. Zissu presented an authored work on collision avoidance to the International Institute of Space Law at the 46th Annual Colloquium on the Law of Outer Space.
October 1, 2003
Partner Melinda Kollross presented Moran v. Rush Prudential: A Critical Examination
Partner Melinda Kollross presented Moran v. Rush Prudential: A Critical Examination at the Annual Meeting of Illinois Asociation of Health Plans in Chicago, in October 2002.
March 11, 2003
“First Party Property Insurance: The ‘Law or Ordinance’ Exclusion”
Kirk Zapp presents “First Party Property Insurance: The ‘Law or Ordinance’ Exclusion” to Inland Marine Underwriters Association, Chicago, Illinois on March 11, 2003.
