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Melinda S. Kollross Named to Prestigious DRI Amicus Committee 

This highly discerning committee files briefs in select cases that present issues of extraordinary importance to civil litigation defense lawyers, their clients and the civil justice system.

Super Lawyers Honors Five Clausen Miller Attorneys on 2023 List

All five attorneys are repeat winners of the award.

Irene Thaler and Kelly Vogt to Discuss Damage Assessment and Mediation in Property Insurance Claims at WIND Conference in Orlando

Irene Thaler will speak on “The Art of Estimating” and Kelly Vogt will present on “Mediation Pro Tips: Negotiation Hacks for Overcoming the Impossible.”

Alert Regarding Preservation of Error for Appeals in Federal Court: SCOTUS Set to Decide Whether a Party Must Reassert a Purely Legal Argument Rejected at Summary Judgment in a Post-Trial Motion to Preserve That Issue for Appellate Review

We wish to alert all our friends in the insurance and defense industry that the United States Supreme Court will decide a significant issue regarding appellate preservation of error in federal court, and the steps that should be taken now to ensure that all errors have been preserved in any current federal litigation.

Florida Eliminates One-Way Attorney’s Fees Statute in Bid to Stabilize Insurance Market

By Michael J. Raudebaugh

Introduction

In December, the Florida Legislature held another special session – the second one of 2022 – in an attempt to further stabilize the beleaguered insurance market.

Insured Entitled to Pursue Federal Damage Claim Based on State Liability Finding

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, December 6, 2022

The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that, following a declaratory action in state court finding that an insurer breached its duty to defend,

Dennis Fitzpatrick Elected for 10^th Term as Clausen Miller President and CEO

Clausen Miller is proud to announce the re-election of Firm President Dennis D. Fitzpatrick, who will serve his 10th term in the role.

Paul Esposito and James Weck Team Up in Big Illinois Supreme Court Win for Condominium Property Managers

Clausen Miller trial attorney James Weck and appellate attorney Paul Esposito battled their way through the Illinois court system to secure victory for condominium property managers statewide.

Appellate Court Holds Title Insurers Not Subject to Complete Defense Rule

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, November 22, 2022

The 1st District Appellate Court recently held that, unlike most liability insurers, a title insurer that covers some but not all claims against an insured has no obligation to provide a defense for both the insured and uninsured claims.

UM Coverage Mandated for Pedestrians, Despite Policy Language to the Contrary

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, November 8, 2022

The 1st District Appellate Court, in a case of first impression, recently held that an insured under an automobile liability policy who,