“We are pleased that the Appellate Court applied the innocent insured doctrine to the misappropriation exclusion in this hard-fought litigation. We hope that this ruling will protect innocent insureds, like our client, in the future,” said Dana’s attorneys, Joseph Bosco and Costa Diamond of LaRose & Bosco, in Oak Park, Illinois. Click Here To […]
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Closing 'Unacceptable Loopholes': How Sex Abuse Claimants Could Gain Power in Chapter 11 Bankruptcies
The Boy Scouts of America, which filed for Chapter 11 in the District of Delaware in February 2020 and has since had a reorganization plan confirmed, faced more abuse claims than had been brought in any bankruptcy case before. A new bill in Congress would address such cases. Click Here To Read The Full […]
When You Feel Connected, You Never Want to Miss a Day of Work
A sense of belonging is not a luxury; it’s a fundamental need we are hardwired to seek out. However, in a society that often prioritizes success and productivity, the importance of these connections can be overlooked, leading to increased feelings of isolation. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Inside Track: Does Your GC Make Your Job Harder or Easier?
“A lot of times what your colleagues are looking for in a leader is support and guidance and the ability to marshal resources when they are needed,” said Kermitt Brooks, chief legal officer of The Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America. Click Here To Read The Full Article
How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Every Lawyer's Currency Is Their Own Practice,' Says Jason Novak of Norton Rose Fulbright
“At the end of the day, every lawyer’s currency is their own practice. …To be considered for leadership, you must first prove your mettle as a lawyer, setting an example for how a firm’s business should operate.” Click Here To Read The Full Article
Why Are Lawyers Still Working Remotely?
It’s time for attorneys to return to the office on a five day a week schedule. You do not become a great lawyer on Zoom any more than watching “Perry Mason” reruns will make you one. Click Here To Read The Full Article
The Law Firm Disrupted: Making Strategy in Big Law, and Making It Work
Partners need to be part of the process. But they can gum it up if they’re allowed to focus on minor, internal concerns. Instead, the real prize is identifying big picture opportunities. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Magistrate Recommends Dismissal of Fire Insurance Maps Copyright Suit
U.S. Magistrate Judge Ona Wang made her findings in a report and recommendation unsealed Tuesday. Click Here To Read The Full Article
As They Plan Expansion, Most of Big Law in Missouri Grew Revenue and Profits Last Year
Among nine Am Law 200 firms from the Show Me State, the majority saw gains in revenue, RPL and average profits per equity partner. Click Here To Read The Full Article
In Trump Case, Supreme Court Appears Open to Narrow Presidential Immunity
“This case has huge implications for the presidency, for the future of the presidency, for the future of the country, in my view,” Justice Brett Kavanaugh said. Click Here To Read The Full Article