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January 20, 2012
Illinois Supreme Court Cites And Relies On Law Review Article Authored By CM Attorney Mark Sobczak
The Illinois Supreme Court finds a Law Review article authored by CM Appellate Practice Group Attorney Mark Sobczak authoritative in construing the Illinois Citizen Participation Act.
January 17, 2012
Clausen Miller Obtains Victory In Wrongful Death Case
On December 16, 2011, Dominick W. Savaiano and Anthony P. Ulm recently obtained a defense verdict for their client in a two-week trial in northern Illinois in a psychiatric/medical malpractice, wrongful death case. The case involved a 43-year-old mother of three who was brought to the local emergency room by ambulance after voicing suicidal thoughts to her family.
January 12, 2012
Clausen Miller Appellate Group Rated "Highly Recommended" By Benchmark Litigation 2012 Survey
The Clausen Miller Appellate Group was rated “Highly Recommended” by Benchmark Litigation in their 2012 Seventh Circuit Benchmark Appellate Guide.
January 1, 2012
Eight Clausen Miller Attorneys Named As Illinois Super Lawyers In 2012
Eight Clausen Miller attorneys named as Illinois Super Lawyers in 2012. Three Clausen Miller attorneys named as Rising Stars for 2012.
January 1, 2012
Clausen Miller Attorneys Honored By Super Lawyers
The following attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the New York Super Lawyers 2011 list.
December 23, 2011
MCS-90 Recovery: Illinois Appellate Court Limits Use Of Estoppel To Create Primary Liability
On December 23, 2011, an Illinois Appellate Court issued the attached decision affirming the award of summary judgment to plaintiff Clarendon National Insurance Company in a subrogation action against its insured, All Modes, a motor carrier, for failure to fulfill its MCS-90 reimbursement obligations.
December 20, 2011
Sampen Running For Illinois Appellate Court Justice
Clausen Miller Appellate Practice Group Partner Don R. Sampen is running for one of five vacancies on the Illinois Appellate Court, First District (covering cook County) in the March 20, 2012 primary election.
November 2, 2011
Clausen Miller Appellate Practice Group Achieves Top Tier "Best Law Firms" Ranking
The Clausen Miller Appellate Practice Group has ranked in the top tier of the 2011 - 2012 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" rankings.
November 2, 2011
Wilhelm Is "Law Firm Of The Year For Insurance Law"
The law firm Wilhelm was awarded Germany's "Law Firm of the Year for Insurance Law" at the JUVE Awards 2011 in Frankfurt on the Main.
September 29, 2011
Hill Named ABA Vice-Chair
Clausen Miller partner Celeste Hill has been named Vice-Chair of the American Bar Association Property Insurance Law Committee of the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section for the 2011 - 2012 fiscal year.
September 24, 2011
Clausen Miller Recognized For Excellence In Insurance And Reinsurance Legal Fields
The "Legal 500 United Kingdom 2011" legal directory has once again recognized Clausen Miller's UK London office (Clausen Miller L.L.P.) as a top firm in insurance and reinsurance matters.
September 8, 2011
Clausen Miller's Shanghai Office Secures An Arbitration Victory In Hong Kong
On behalf of a Taiwan manufacturer of consumer products, Clausen Miller brought an arbitration action against a U.S. distributor for breach of contract.
September 1, 2011
Clausen Miller Announces European Expansion
Clausen Miller is proud to announce the expansion of Clausen Miller Europe, a multinational partnership of attorneys with offices in London, Paris, Rome and Brussels, by welcoming Wilhelm Rechtsanwälte as the partnership's German affiliate.
August 18, 2011
Henson And Murphy Prevail On The Issue Of Chiropractor As "Health Care Provider" Under The FMLA
In a case of first impression, Christopher Henson and Jack Murphy obtained summary judgment for the employer in McIntosh v. Android Industries, LLC, 09 cv 50199, Northern District of Illinois.
July 19, 2011
Nineteen Clausen Miller Attorneys Honored As Leading Lawyers 2011
Nineteen Clausen Miller Attorneys Honored As Leading Lawyers 2011
July 14, 2011
Wilens Nominated For Council On Litigation Management
Clausen Miller P.C. partner Robert E. Wilens has been invited to join the prestigious Council on Litigation Management. The Council is a nonpartisan alliance comprised of thousands of insurance companies, corporations, Corporate Counsel, Litigation and Risk Managers, claims professionals and attorneys.
June 23, 2011
Clausen Miller Attorneys Present "Property Insurance Challenges Arising Out Of The Japan Earthquake"
Clausen Miller attorneys Jim Hoey, Ed Ozog, Mindy Medley, and Jonathan Hall presented to Bermudian insurance representatives, "Property Insurance Challenges Arising Out of the Japan Earthquake" on June 23, 2011.
June 21, 2011
Clausen Miller Highlighted In Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
In its June 21, 2011 edition, The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin wrote a piece highlighting Clausen Miller's 75th Anniversary.
June 13, 2011
Minnesota Trial Court Confirms Appraisal Award
Clausen Miller partner James M. Hoey obtained the confirmation of an appraisal award and dismissal of an insured's state court claims on behalf of a property insurer client.
June 10, 2011
Hoey and Kollross Win Coverage Dispute For American Zurich In Trial and Appellate Courts
CM partner James H. Hoey won summary judgment in the trial court while CM partner Melinda S. Kollross obtained affirmance on appeal in Hickory Properties v. American Zurich (10-2972).
April 24, 2011
Subrogation Unit's Success... : Confidential Seven Figure Settlement
A fire occurred at the Insured’s Premises and the sprinkler system did not extinguish the fire. Arguably, the Insured’s conduct significantly contributed to the sprinkler system not extinguishing the fire. Further, arguably, the Insured’s additional conduct contributed to the spread of the fire.
April 20, 2011
Clausen Miller P.C. Celebrates 75 Years As Leader In Insurance Coverage And Litigation
In 1936, Norman Miller, Donald Clausen and Herbert Hirsh opened the doors of what is now Clausen Miller P.C. From the very beginning, the three established the Firm in insurance defense and 75 years later, Clausen Miller P.C. has expanded its status as a leader in this high-stakes insurance business practice.
March 31, 2011
CM Partner Named Treasurer Of SHRP
Clausen Miller Partner Jim Barber has been named Treasurer of the Society of Human Resource Professionals (SHRP).
March 24, 2011
Stern Serves As Co-Chair Of NASP's Litigation Skills Conference
CM Partner Robert A. Stern (New York/New Jersey) served as the Co-Chair for the National Association of Subrogation Professionals 2011 Litigation Skills Conference, held on March 24 and 25, 2011, in San Diego, CA.
March 22, 2011
Clausen Miller Profiled In March 2011 Forbes Magazine
Clausen Miller P.C., along with managing partner Jim Hoey, was profiled in the March 2011 issue of Forbes Magazine. The article details the firm's various skill sets through multiple case descriptions.
March 22, 2011
Rauchwerger’s & Errera’s “Top-Dog Depositions...” Article Quoted In Wired Magazine
A March 22, 2011 article from the on-line edition of Wired Magazine cites an article written by Clausen Miller attorneys about deposing corporate CEO's.
February 25, 2011
Goodin To Speak At NASP Litigation Skills Conference
Irvine, California, CM partner Michael W. Goodin will be speaking at the NASP Litigation Skills Conference in San Diego on March 24-25, 2011. The topic will be the direct and cross-examination of an expert witness.
February 22, 2011
Barber To Speak At Upcoming SHRP Legal Update Program
CM partner James S. Barber will be speaking at SHRP's (Society of Human Resource Professionals) Legal Update - Half Day Program on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The event,"Through the Lens of the Jury: How the Jury's Perceptions of Your Actions Can Cost Your Company," is geared towards HR professionals, CFOs, CEOs and other Senior Management.
February 15, 2011
Clausen to Sponsor 2011 Annual Spring CLE Meeting in Orlando, Florida
Clausen Miller P.C. is a sponsor of this year's Property Insurance Law Committee Annual Spring CLE Meeting in Orlando, Florida on April 28-30, 2011, presented by the American Bar Association Tort Trial Insurance Practice Section.
January 18, 2011
Two Clausen Miller Attorneys Honored As New York Super Lawyers
Clausen Miller is pleased to announce that Tyler J. Lory and Robert A. Stern were named New York Super Lawyers. New York has thousands of lawyers, but only the Top 5% of New York attorneys are named Super Lawyers.
