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Clausen Miller Sponsors PowerCon 2026

April 23, 2026 / News

Another year of Powerconference, Inc. is in the books! Clausen Miller is proud to have been a Gold Sponsor of the annual event in New York once more. Dennis Fitzpatrick, Kelly Vogt, Sava Vojcanin, Ramy Elmasri, Scot Doyen, Thomas Jacobson and Jacob Zissu had a great time connecting with clients and colleagues alike, discussing the latest developments in risk management for the energy industry.

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Clausen Miller Welcomes Dominique King as Partner in Dallas-Fort Worth Offices

April 11, 2026 / News

Clausen Miller is pleased to welcome Dominique King as a partner in the firm’s Dallas-Fort Worth offices. Dominique brings deep experience in high-exposure civil matters and insurance-related litigation, representing clients in general liability, products liability, premises liability, professional liability, construction, commercial litigation and insurance coverage litigation.

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Yesy Sanchez Wins Motion to Change Venue from Bronx to Queens County

April 8, 2026 / News

Congratulations to Yesy Sanchez on his successful motion to change the venue of a New York personal injury lawsuit. The suit was originally incorrectly filed in Bronx County based on a public entity named as a defendant. The court dismissed the complaint against the public entity because the lawsuit was untimely, resulting in the plaintiff waiving the right to select the venue. The court then granted the cross-motion to change venue to Queens County, where the accident occurred.

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Court Unravels ‘Other Insurance’ Clauses to Find Excess Coverage

April 7, 2026 / News / Writing and Speaking

Don Sampen analyzes a 7th Circuit Appellate Court case involving a collision between a tractor-trailer and an SUV in which the SUV driver was killed. The driver’s family filed suit, and the court later unraveled that the tractor and trailer were insured under separate, overlapping policies. The court held that under the policies’ “other insurance” clauses, both insurers provided excess coverage and therefore were obligated to share defense and liability costs.

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Clausen Miller Sponsors PowerCon 2026

March 30, 2026 / Events / News

Clausen Miller is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of Powerconference, Inc. on April 16 in New York City. The annual event brings together risk managers and insurance professionals to discuss risk management within the onshore energy, petrochemical and power industries.

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Insurer Acted Within Policy When It Settled Despite Insured’s Protest

March 24, 2026 / News / Writing and Speaking

Don Sampen analyzes a 1st District Appellate Court case which arose from a dispute between an insurer and an insured trucking company. The insured was held liable for a shipment of spoiled turkey products, and the insurer’s attorney settled the matter without giving notice to the insured. Later, the insured filed suit against the insurer, arguing that they suffered economic harm and the insurer did not act in good faith. The court held that an insurer may settle a claim on behalf of its insured without the insured’s consent or notification as long as the settlement falls within policy limits.

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Clausen Miller Co-hosts Event at Shaboozey Concert at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

March 24, 2026 / News

Clausen Miller recently co-hosted an event at the Shaboozey concert at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Dennis Fitzpatrick, Ramy Elmasri, Scot Doyen, and Caitlin Bratt experienced the excitement!

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Clausen Miller Chicago Goes Green with New Office

March 12, 2026 / News

Clausen Miller is pleased to announce the building housing the firm’s Chicago office achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, which highlights environmentally friendly buildings benefiting tenants and community members alike.

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Court: Failure to Make Policy Payments Justifies Termination

March 11, 2026 / News / Writing and Speaking

Don Sampen analyzes a recent 7th Circuit Appellate Court case that considered what constitutes a “premium” in a life insurance policy. The court ruled that a policyholder’s late payment of what the court found to be a premium justified cancellation of the policy, even though it continued to have a death benefit of $700,000.

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Case to Watch: Texas Supreme Court Considers Scope of Shipper Liability in Fatal Trucking Accident

March 6, 2026 / News

Ramy Elmasri analyzes a Texas Supreme Court case that could expand shipper liability in trucking accidents. The Court is weighing whether shippers can be sued for negligent carrier selection after a fatal crash involving an independent‑contractor motor carrier. The decision could reshape risk for retailers, logistics companies and insurers across Texas.

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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 76102

    702 Houston Street

    Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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