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Judge Holds Bad Address in Policy No Bar to Insurance Cancellation

September 1, 2026 / News / Writing and Speaking

The Northern District of Illinois held that a cancellation notice sent to the wrong address can still be valid. Don Sampen analyzes the court’s ruling that because the incorrect mailing address was shown in the policy, the insured had the duty to review the policy and report any error.

Best Lawyers® Recognizes 15 Clausen Miller Attorneys on 2027 Lists

August 20, 2026 / News

Clausen Miller is proud to have nine attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in The Best Lawyers in America® and six attorneys recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 lists. Congratulations to all 15 attorneys on this well-deserved recognition!

7th Circuit Sides with Insurer, Bars Coverage for Hackers’ Fraud

August 18, 2026 / News / Writing and Speaking

The Seventh Circuit Appellate Court ruled an email fraud exclusion barred coverage for a $4 million loss caused by emails sent from a compromised executive account. Don Sampen analyzes the court’s decision affirming dismissal in favor of Hartford Fire Insurance Co. The court held that an exclusion placed in one section of a policy may limit coverage in other parts of the same policy so long as it does not render that coverage illusory.

Clausen Miller Welcomes Levy O. Wash, Jr. as Partner in Chicago

August 13, 2026 / News

Clausen Miller is pleased to welcome @Levy Wash as a partner in the Chicago office! Levy advises clients on commercial general liability matters, business litigation, construction claims, employment matters, premises liability claims, medical malpractice claims and insurance coverage claims. Welcome, Levy!

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