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Parol Evidence Barred in Coverage Case

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
[March 6, 2018]

The 1st District Appellate Court recently upheld the validity of a broadly worded exclusion applicable to employee injuries,

Late Notice to Insurer Leaves Little Defense Over Duty to Defend

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
[January 23, 2018]

The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, construing Illinois law, recently held that an insured’s 21-month delay in notifying its auto insurer of an accident involving what appeared to be a relatively minor injury was unreasonable.

Hospital Not Vicariously Liable For Acts Of Employees Of Unrelated, Independent Clinic Under Apparent Agency Theory

In a split decision, the Illinois Supreme Court holds that a hospital could not be held vicariously liable under the doctrine of apparent agency for the acts of the employees of an unrelated, independent clinic that was not a party to the litigation.

2017 DRI Annual Meeting: Appellate Advocacy Committee CLE Panel Presentation Highlights

On October 4, 2017, the DRI Appellate Advocacy Committee presented “Perspectives on the Appellate Practitioner’s Role at Trial and on Appeal: A View from the Plaintiff, the Defense, and the Court.” I was honored to moderate the panel discussion,

Clausen Miller Announces New Office In Connecticut

Clausen Miller is proud to announce the opening of an office in Stamford, Connecticut.  This new office location will enhance the Firm’s ability to offer its full array of legal services throughout the tri-state area,

2017 DRI Annual Meeting: Appellate Advocacy Committee CLE Panel Presentation Highlights

From left: Melinda S. Kollross, Paul V. Esposito, Hon. Rita B. Garman, Michael W. Rathsack

On October 4, 2017, the Appellate Advocacy Committee presented “Perspectives on the Appellate Practitioner’s Role at Trial and on Appeal: A View from the Plaintiff,

George Flynn and Maura Morgan Win Summary Judgment in Cook County Legal Malpractice Case

Clausen Miller Partners George Flynn and Maura Morgan won summary judgment, thereby averting a 3 week trial for their client, just minutes after a co-defendant law firm reached a seven figure settlement with a Plaintiff Condominium Association.