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Clausen Miller Files SCOTUS Amicus Brief on behalf of the Defense Research Institute in Loper

Clausen Miller shareholder Melinda Kollross and partner Don Sampen recently prepared and filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court at the request and on behalf of the DRI Center for Law and Public Policy.

Pandemic Coverage Claims Quarterly Update: The Appellate Tribunals Are Still Overwhelmingly Ruling in Favor of Insurers

By Melinda S. Kollross

The Louisiana and New Hampshire Supreme Court have added their names to the unanimous list of state high courts holding that there is no coverage for pandemic related economic losses under commercial property polices in the absence of physical loss or damage—and COVID-19 causes no such damage.

No Coverage for Sex Misconduct Despite Negligence Allegations

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, July 11, 2023

The 4th District Appellate Court, over a dissent, recently held that a professional liability insurer had no duty to defend a physician and his employer for sexual assault,

Kelly Vogt Named Co-Managing Partner of Clausen Miller’s Florida Offices

As of July 1, 2023, Kelly will co-lead the Firm’s offices in Florida with Firm President and CEO Dennis Fitzpatrick.

Clausen Miller Celebrates Florida Offices 5th Anniversary

The Firm has been providing outstanding client service in the state since opening in Florida on July 1, 2018.

Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal Affirms Judgment in Favor of Policyholder on Hurricane Irma Claim, Reverses Judgment on Ceiling Collapse Claim Under Same Policy

By Tony Pagán Jr.

In Universal Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co. v. Caboverde, Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal addressed two separate insurance claims under the same policy involving a 2016 ceiling collapse claim and a 2019 Hurricane Irma claim.

Clausen Miller Secures Second Circuit Affirmance of Trademark Judgment

The United States Court of Appeal for the Second Circuit affirmed a judgment in favor of two nightclubs claimed to have made improper use of photos of 20 models in advertising. The plaintiffs alleged claims for false endorsement under the federal Lanham Act,

Nicholas Travis Obtains Final Summary Judgment Dismissing All Claims with Prejudice in Property Coverage Dispute

Nick successfully argued that the plaintiff’s failure to provide prompt notice of the loss prevented the client from making causation determinations.

Claims Against Insolvent Insurer Assigned Low Priority, Court Says

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, June 27, 2023

The 1st District Appellate Court recently held that a reinsurer’s claims against the estate of an insurer in liquidation were entitled to a low “general creditor” priority and that the reinsurer was not entitled to post-judgment interest on a judgment against the estate.

SCOTUS Rules that Trial Proceedings Must Be Stayed when Appeal Is Taken from Denial of Motion to Compel Arbitration

By Melinda S. Kollross

Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski, No. 22–105 (U.S. 6-23-23)

The United States Supreme Court in a 5-4 split decision again shows that the Court does not always vote along the same philosophical lines.