Insurance coverage: don’t outsmart yourself
July 10, 2025
In a twist on bad faith insurance claims, ISMIE Mutual v. Pergament reveals how unclear coverage and premature settlements can leave plaintiffs empty-handed
In a twist on bad faith insurance claims, ISMIE Mutual v. Pergament reveals how unclear coverage and premature settlements can leave plaintiffs empty-handed
Whistleblower claims may face tougher scrutiny—A recent appellate decision in Svec v. City of Chicago reduced a $3M emotional distress award, signaling stricter review standards for such damages. Learn how this case could reshape whistleblower verdicts and legal strategy.
When disclosure fails, coverage crumbles: In a high-stakes insurance case, the Seventh Circuit ruled in favor of rescinding policies after SBC Flood Waste Solutions concealed a family business dispute involving the Flood name. Learn how nondisclosure shaped the outcome and what it means for corporate insurance strategy.
In 2023, Americans lost over $5.6 billion to cryptocurrency scams, a dramatic 45% increase from the year before, according to a new FBI report. The
Sullivan & Cromwell, a multinational law firm headquartered in New York City, is currently facing a class action lawsuit filed by a group of Investors
In November of 2022, Crypto exchange FTX was hacked for over $400M, just a few hours after filing for its’ bankruptcy. Although initially thought to be an
The Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance expands upon the current ordinance and goes into effect December 31, 2023. This ordinance
A recent decision in Malek v. Chuhak & Tecson, P.C., 2023 IL App (1st) 220723, highlights how critical it is for plaintiffs to act quickly
In the Civil Liability for Doxing Act, effective January 1, 2024, the Illinois Legislature created a cause of action for doxing victims to receive relief,