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Appellate Court Finds Life Insurers Not Subject to GIPA Restrictions

January 13, 2026 / News / Writing and Speaking

The 2nd District Appellate Court recently held that a life insurer’s requirement that a person seeking life insurance undergo a physical exam and provide personal health information for underwriting purposes did not violate Illinois’ Genetic Information Privacy Act, 410 ILCS 513/1 et seq.

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Mara Goltsman Elected to Shareholder in Clausen Miller’s New York Office

January 8, 2026 / News

Clausen Miller is pleased to announce that Mara Goltsman has been elected to the position of Shareholder, effective January 1, 2026. Mara focuses her practice on defending clients in litigation for professional malpractice as well as various general liability claims, including premises liability, personal injury and labor law cases from the firm’s New York and Connecticut offices. Congratulations, Mara!

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In Loving Memory of Former Clausen Miller Managing Partner Richard Clark

December 30, 2025 / News

Clausen Miller extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of former Clausen Miller partner Richard “Dick” Clark, who passed away on Christmas Eve. We are enormously grateful for his over 40 years of service at Clausen Miller.

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Insurer Goes 1 for 2 in Coverage Dispute Over Elevator Accident

December 27, 2025 / News / Writing and Speaking

Don Sampen analyzes a Northern District of Illinois elevator accident coverage case, where the court held that an insured could not target tender to an excess insurer, and that another insurer was potentially estopped from denying coverage by failing to issue an effective reservation of rights.

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Andrew Turkish Defeats Attempt to Join Client in Arbitration Proceeding

December 20, 2025 / News

Congratulations to Andrew Turkish on defeating an application to join his client in an ongoing AAA arbitration in New York. The arbitrator ruled that because the client did not consent to binding arbitration, he was not bound by the arbitration provision in the owner’s contract.

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Clausen Miller Shareholders Carl M. Perri and Matthew J. Van Dusen Successfully Oppose Contractual Indemnity/Defense Summary Judgment Motion Against Tenant and Obtain Summary Judgment Dismissing Landlord’s Claims

December 20, 2025 / News

Congratulations to Carl M. Perri and Matthew J. Van Dusen on successfully opposing a landlord’s summary judgment against the tenant, requiring them to obtain an order of indemnity or be responsible for defense costs. The court did not grant the landlord’s summary judgment because the curb was not part of the tenant’s use of the premises or sidewalk.

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Florida’s Middle District Denies Plaintiffs’ Motion for Voluntary Dismissal to Rectify Deficiencies

December 12, 2025 / News / Writing and Speaking

Douglas Cohen analyzes a Florida Middle District decision that denied the plaintiffs’ motion for voluntary dismissal to rectify deficiencies in the defendant’s motion for summary judgment after determining that the plaintiffs were solely attempting to avoid an adverse ruling and have a “do-over.”

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Popadiuk Reelected to the Board of Governors of the Ukrainian American Bar Association for a Two-Year Term

December 11, 2025 / News

Congratulations to Gregory Popadiuk on being reelected to the Ukrainian American Bar Association Board of Governors for another two-year term

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Perri and Popadiuk Defeat Passenger’s Motion for Summary Judgment in Trucking Accident Case

December 11, 2025 / News

Congratulations to Carl Perri and Gregory Popadiuk on defeating a passenger’s motion for summary judgment in a trucking accident case, where the plaintiff passenger alleged that he was automatically entitled to summary judgment since he was not the driver. The court held that the plaintiff was still required to use reasonable care for his own safety.

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Perri and Popadiuk Defeat General Contractor’s Motion for Summary Judgment in Trip and Fall Case

December 11, 2025 / News

Congratulations to Carl Perri and Gregory Popadiuk on defeating a general contractor’s motion for summary judgment in a trip and fall case. The court held that the language in the purported contracts, which the general contractor relied on, contradicted the affidavit of the general contractor’s principa

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  • Chicago

    Illinois 60606

    225 West Randolph Street

    Suite 700

    Chicago, Illinois 60606

    T: 312.855.1010 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Dennis D. Fitzpatrick

  • New York

    New York 10005

    28 Liberty Street 39th Floor

    New York, New York 10005

    T: 212.805.3900 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Carl M. Perri

  • Florham Park

    New Jersey 07932

    100 Campus Drive

    Florham Park, New Jersey 07932

    T: 973.410.4130 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 973.410.4169 Office Managing Partner: Carl M. Perri

  • Irvine

    California 92618

    20 Pacifica

    Suite 440

    Irvine, California 92618

    T: 949.260.3100 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 949.260.3190 Office Managing Partner: Ian R. Feldman

  • Michigan City

    Indiana 46360

    200 Commerce Square

    Michigan City, Indiana 46360

    T: 219.262.6106 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Paige M. Neel

  • Milwaukee

    Wisconsin 53202

    1433 North Water Street

    Suite 500

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

    T: 414.279.5525 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: James M. Weck

  • Stamford

    Connecticut 06901

    243 Tresser Boulevard

    17th Floor

    Stamford, Connecticut 06901

    T: 203.989.3889 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Matthew J. Van Dusen

  • Hartford

    Connecticut 06103

    750 Main Street

    Suite 100

    Hartford, Connecticut 06103

    T: 860.756.5520 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Matthew J. Van Dusen

  • Tampa

    Florida 33602

    401 East Jackson Street

    Suite 3300

    Tampa, Florida 33602

    T: 813.519.1001 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Kelly M. Vogt

  • Boca Raton

    Florida 33434

    7777 Glades Road

    Suite 405

    Boca Raton, Florida 33434

    T: 561.765.5305 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Kelly M. Vogt

  • San Francisco

    California 94111

    100 Pine Street

    Suite 1250

    San Francisco, California 94111

    T: 415.287.2744 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 949.260.3190 Office Managing Partner: Ian R. Feldman

  • Houston

    Texas 77060

    4 CityNorth

    16945 Northchase Drive, Suite 1400

    Houston, Texas 77060

    T: 346.826.8995 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 346.826.8997 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri

  • Dallas

    Texas 75201

    325 N. Saint Paul Street

    Suite 3100

    Dallas, Texas 75201

    T: 469.942.8635 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri

  • San Antonio

    Texas 78258

    401 East Sonterra Boulevard

    Suite 375

    San Antonio, Texas 78258

    T: 210.338.6711 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri

  • Austin

    Texas 78759

    9442 N Capital of Texas Hwy

    Suite 500

    Austin, Texas 78759

    T: 346.826.8995 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 346.826.8997 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri

  • Fort Worth

    Texas 73102

    702 Houston Street

    Fort Worth, Texas 73102

    T: 682.231.9560 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 346.826.8997 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri