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East Coast CM Report of Recent Decisions – 2020 Volume 3

November 3, 2020 / CM Reports

New York Appellate Court Affirmed Jury Verdict For Plaintiff In Car Accident Case Where Defendant Had Right-Of-Way

Recently, the New York Supreme Court, Second Department affirmed a jury verdict in favor of a plaintiff in a car accident case where the defendant had the right-of-way.

Appellate Practice Group Welcomes Seasoned Trial and Appellate Litigator William Leathem

November 2, 2020 / News

William W. Leathem, a seasoned litigator with both law firm and inhouse experience, has practiced in federal courts throughout the country. He has drafted dozens of briefs in the Illinois Appellate Court, the various Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal,

Clausen Miller Partners Jacob Zissu and Serena Skala Obtain S.D.N.Y. Trial Decision in Favor of Underwriter, Dismissing Multi-Million Dollar Breach of Contract Action

October 30, 2020 / News

In one of the first few trials to proceed remotely in the Southern District of New York during the COVID-19 pandemic, Clausen Miller partners Jacob Zissu and Serena Skala recently obtained a trial decision in favor of an underwriting managing general agent,

Court Finds No Defense Obligation Despite Allegations of Negligence

October 29, 2020 / Writing and Speaking

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, October 20, 2020

The 1st District Appellate Court recently held that, despite allegations of negligence, a complaint against an insured under a general liability policy failed to trigger a duty to defend.

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