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October 18, 2007
Clausen Miller LLP was again recommended for Insurance and Reinsurance Litigation in UK Legal 500
The Legal 500 is the largest and most in-depth survey of the UK legal market and provides independent editorial and recommendations of law firms. The research is based on interviews of clients and competitors and is endorsed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
September 28, 2007
Vathis Made Secretary of Chicago Chapter of FBA
Clausen Miller attorney Maria Z. Vathis was inducted as Secretary of the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association on September 25, 2007.
September 24, 2007
4 Clausen Miller Attorneys Honored As New York Super Lawyers
Neil H. Ekblom, Tyler Jay Lory, Gregory S. Smith, Robert A. Stern were honored as 2007 New York Super Lawyers.
September 19, 2007
Clausen Miller Received a Website Award
Law firm Clausen Miller was honored for outstanding achievement in website development in the 2007 WebAward Competition sponsored by the International Web Marketing Association. The award judges called the website “inviting and professional." Entries were judged on design, copy writing, innovation, content, interactivity, navigation, and use of technology.
September 19, 2007
Crain's Interviewed Clausen Employment Law Partner, Jim Barber
Crain's Chicago sought the legal expertise of Clausen Partner, Jim Barber, when Crain's wanted to know, whether under a licensing agreement, Playboy Enterprises, Inc. could control the personal appearance and conduct of Palms Casino employees in Las Vegas.
September 4, 2007
Gilbert Schroeder Served as Program Co-Chair of Fidelity & Surety Seminar
Clausen Miller Partner, Gilbert Schroeder, served as a program co-chair to the ABA's Fidelity & Surety Law Committee's seminar called Loan Loss Coverage Under Financial Institution Bonds.
August 15, 2007
Partner Jim Smith Contributed to Research and Market's Report on IP
Clausen Miller Partner, Jim Smith, was invited to contribute to Reasearch and Market's Report, "Maximizing Intellectual Property Value: Leading Lawyers On Leveraging Your IP Portfolio, Negotiating IP Transactions, and Creating Intellectual Capital (Inside The Minds)."
August 14, 2007
Clark Schirle Appointed Chair-Elect Of The Property Insurance Law Committee Of The ABA
Clark Schirle has been appointed Chair-Elect of the Property Insurance Law Committee of the American Bar Association's Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section.
July 25, 2007
Jack Fassnacht Published in CPCU Society's Risk Managment Quarterly
Jack Fassnacht's article "Can You Keep a Secret? Tips for Protecting Your Proprietary Information" has been published in CPCU Society's Risk Management Quarterly in the July 2007 edition.
July 20, 2007
Transfomers - Not The Movie But A Successful Subrogation Recovery
The Firm successfully prosecuted a subrogation case handled by James M. Hoey and Paul Kerpan against a major electrical equipment supplier concerning a transformer failure in the Detroit, Michigan area.
July 17, 2007
Medical Malpractice Defense Group Received Another Lasik Case Defense Verdict
On June 7th, Partner Neil H. Ekblom received another Lasik defense verdict in Craig Brown and Michelle Brown v. Mark G. Speaker, Laser and Corneal Surgery Associates PC and TLC Laser Eye Center and William Tullo, MD. (Index no. 105230/02). Plaintiff's attorney was Hunter Shkolnik of Rheingold, Valet, well known in N.Y. and other states for some very large verdicts.
July 11, 2007
In Face of Approximately 30 Million Jury Demand, CM Convinced Jury to Award Plaintiff Only $270,084
Clausen Miller partners James M. Hoey, Thomas S. Gozdziak and Tracey A. Jordan obtained a very favorable result for client Three Rivers Insurance Company after a 3 week jury trial in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The case involved the 2001 collapse of a large piece of machinery called a stacker/reclaimer which was used at the plaintiff's bauxite mining & shipping operation located in Guinea, West Africa. Bauxite is the raw material used to make aluminum.
July 11, 2007
John "Jack" Witous
We regret to inform everyone that one of Clausen Miller's past Presidents, John ("Jack") J. Witous, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2007.
June 26, 2007
James Hoey Named Who's Who Among Leaders of Large Law Firms
Clausen Miller Partner James Hoey was named Who's Who Among Leaders of Large Law Firms in the June edition of Chicago Lawyer. Jim is the President of Clausen Miller and the Board of Directors. He specializes his practice in property losses and is often asked speak and write articles on his expertise of the subject.
June 26, 2007
Clausen Miller Landed A Spot on "Largest Law Firms in Illinois"
Clausen Miller was ranked #30 in Chicago Lawyer's 2007 survey, The Largest Law Firms in Illinois.
June 11, 2007
Clausen Miller Europe In Belgian Networking Magazine
Clausen Miller Europe was mentioned in Schuman's Place, a "European networking magazine in cosmopolitan Brussels". The firm was noted as the network specialized in Insurance and Liability Law.
May 29, 2007
Robert Wilens Won Victory Against Jomar International
Partner, Robert Wilens, received a jury verdict in Springfield, MO for $408,727.41 against Jomar International, the manufacturer and distributor of the Add-A-Valve.
May 23, 2007
Partner Michael Basil Took The Oath Of Office
Michael Basil was elected on April 17, 2007 to serve a four-year term of office as a Village Trustee in his north suburban community. On May 22, 2007, he took the oath of office and attended his first Village Board meeting the same evening as a public official.
May 22, 2007
Ed Kay Argued Apportionment of Fault Before Illinois Sup. Ct.
Clausen Miller Appellate Practice Group partner and co-chair Ed Kay presented argument to the Illinois Supreme Court on May 22, 2007 in the case Ready v. United/Goedecke Services, Inc., No. 103474 which was crucial to the Illinois Defense Bar in defending tort litigation in Illinois.
May 3, 2007
Partner Michael Basil Taught at CSI
Partner Michael W. Basil taught a class this term at the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). The subject of the class was the American Institute of Architects A201 - General Terms and Conditions contract document.
May 2, 2007
Successful Verdict For Defendant Product Manufacturer
Bob Gilmartin and Greg Aimonette received a verdict in favor of our client, defendant Intermatic, Inc. Plaintiff State Farm Insurance Company, as subrogee of a homeowner and vehicle owners, alleged that an Intermatic power pack caused a fire and related real and personal property losses.
April 26, 2007
Mark Zimmerman Authored "Thoughts From the Insurer Side of the 'v.'"
Mark Zimmerman was invited by Aspatore Books to author a chapter for a book addressing strategies for resolving insurance coverage disputes.
April 4, 2007
Susan Gummow Released 2nd Edition of Bankruptcy and Insurance Law Manual
Clausen Miller partner, Susan Gummow, released the 2nd edition of her Bankruptcy and Insurance Law Manual.
April 2, 2007
CM Employment Law Lawyers, Barber and Garcia, Co-Authored Chapter in IICLE Publication
Clausen Miller is proud to announce that Partner, Jim Barber, and Associate, Michelle Garcia, have co-authored the 2007 Supplement to the IICLE’s Chapter 7 -- Antidiscrimination and Harassment Policies and Training. This Chapter 7 can be found in the IICLE’s award winning book entitled -- Conducting the Employment Practices Audit.
March 20, 2007
Clausen Miller Victory Landed Spot in Top 100 U.S. Verdicts of 2006
Clausen Miller's $29 million trial victory landed a spot in the top 100 U.S. verdicts of 2006. The verdict came in at number 66 on ALM's survey.
March 15, 2007
Thomas Ryerson Presented to Zurich North America
Clausen Miller Partner, Thomas Ryerson, presented on mediation and settlement strategy at Zurich North America in Omaha, NE on March 15, 2007.
February 27, 2007
Reifenberg Quoted in National Law Journal
Clausen Miller partner Robert L. Reifenberg was quoted in an article from The National Law Journal regarding the shift in recruiting strategies for midsized firms, paying more attention to regional law schools. He offered that his firm's heavy litigation emphasis was an attractive option for associates seeking courtroom experience.
February 15, 2007
Partners Ritchie & Zidek Got Late Call and Pulled Out a Victory
Clausen Miller Partners P. Scott Ritchie and Michael Zidek were called late in December to take over a case scheduled for trial in only five weeks. The case involved a woman who claimed she was severely injured when a purported malfunctioning hydraulic door closer caused the heavy wooden door of the restaurant she was entering to slam on her back and foot. She obtained treatment from 18 different medical providers.
February 15, 2007
Clausen Miller Attorneys Achieved Victory for Essex Insurance
Clausen Miller attorneys Melinda S. Kollross, Steven N. Novosad and Chip G. Schoneberger made the front page of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin on Monday, February 12, 2007. Representing Essex Insurance, a summary judgment was obtained and then affirmed on appeal. At issue was O'Hare Auto Recycling's alleged destruction of a sport utility vehicle needed as evidence in a product liability suit. Essex argued that its policy does not cover a spoliation of evidence claim.
February 12, 2007
CM Sought U.S. Supreme Court Determination in Product Liability Actions
Clausen Miller Appellate Practice Group partner Melissa Murphy-Petros sought U.S. Supreme Court review and determination of which personal jurisdiction standard appliesin product liability actions where a product defendant’s minimum contacts with the forum state are sought to be established through the placement of the product into the stream of commerce.
