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Clausen Miller Attorneys Named 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers

Clausen Miller is pleased to announce that five attorneys were selected as 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers.

Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. The selection process is rigorous and includes independent research,

CM Report of Recent Decisions – 2018 Volume 4

Ohio Supreme Court Holds That Defective Subcontractor Work Is Not An “Occurrence”

In Ohio Northern University v. Charles Construction Services, Inc., Slip Opinion No. 2018-OHIO-4057, the Supreme Court of Ohio held that there was no duty to defend a policyholder,

Clausen Miller’s Appellate Practice Group Nationally and Regionally Ranked By U.S. News and World Report

Clausen Miller is pleased to announce that its Appellate Practice Group has once again been ranked both nationally and regionally (Chicago) in U.S. News and World Reports 2019 “Best Law Firms.”  (See https://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/profile/clausen-miller-pc/overview/39045). 

CM Report of Recent Decisions – 2018 Vol. 1

Restatement Of The Law Of Liability Insurance Makes Its Mark Prior To Approval

As we reported last issue, Clausen Miller’s Restatement of Liability Insurance Law Task Force assists insurers in understanding,

Melinda Kollross Published in the February 2018 Edition of DRI’s For the Defense Magazine

Read Clausen Miller Appellate Practice Group Co-Chair Melinda Kollross’s latest feature article “Winning Your Appeal with Your ‘Statement of Facts’” published in the February 2018 edition of DRI’s For the Defense Magazine.  The article weaves together both practical procedural suggestions and creative options for crafting your factual recitation to best suit—and position you to win—your next appeal.

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.

CM Report of Recent Decisions – 2017 Vol. 4

United States Supreme Court Decision Proves That Appellate Practice Is A Minefield Best Navigated By Savvy Appellate Practitioners

The recent unanimous decision by the United States Supreme Court in Hamer v. Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago,