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Law360 Quotes Thurston on Limited Impact of SCOTUS Review of “Objectively Reasonable” Explanations under the False Claims Act
March 7, 2023
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Law360 Quotes Thurston on a Delaware Court's Ruling Impacting D&O Insurance
February 10, 2023
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O’Brien and Duffy Obtain Summary Judgment for Carrier Client in Excess Coverage Case
January 24, 2023
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Super Lawyers Names Seven from Wilson Elser to 2023 Illinois Lists
January 24, 2023
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Wilson Elser Announces 28 New Partners
January 11, 2023
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Thurston and Murphy-Petros Secure Affirmance before Ninth Circuit for Major Insurance Client
December 28, 2022
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U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers Awards Wilson Elser 7 Tier 1, 2 and 3 National Rankings and 52 Metropolitan Rankings for 2023 "Best Law Firms"
November 8, 2022
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Duffy and O'Brien Obtain Affirmation of Dismissal in Declaratory Judgment Action
October 18, 2022
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Wilson Elser Achieves Mansfield 5.0 Certification Plus
October 18, 2022
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O’Malley, Harowski and Cvitanovic Obtain Summary Judgment in Case Involving Lost Business Income Arising from the Pandemic
October 17, 2022
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Thurston, Tranen and Butterfield Secure Nevada Coverage Victory
September 23, 2022
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Law360 Reports on Lex Machina’s Tort Litigation Report, Placing Wilson Elser First in Tort Defense over the Past Five Years
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August 30, 2022
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Wilson Elser Ranks in Top Third of Law360 Glass Ceiling Report
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August 30, 2022
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81 Wilson Elser Attorneys Named "Ones to Watch" by Best Lawyers in America (2023 Edition)
August 18, 2022
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Best Lawyers in America 2023 Includes 69 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 24 Offices
August 18, 2022
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Wilson Elser Participating in Mansfield 6.0 Certification Process
August 17, 2022
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BTI: Wilson Elser among “Best of the Best” in Cultivating Women’s Highest Job Satisfaction
August 10, 2022
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Wilson Elser a BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Lister for 2022
July 28, 2022
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Hunter, Delay and Kersting Prevail in ERISA-Governed Rescission Action
July 22, 2022
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McDonough Honored among Top 50 Women Lawyers in Chicago at Law Bulletin Media’s Third Annual Salute!
July 21, 2022
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Murphy-Petros, Thurston and White Achieve Ninth Circuit Victory in Coverage Case Involving the El Chapo Drug Cartel
July 13, 2022
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Belzer, Das, Larkin and Stegmaier Obtain Data Breach Class Action Dismissal
May 31, 2022
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BTI Consulting Group Names Wilson Elser a BTI Midsize Client Service Master
April 29, 2022
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Law360 Quotes Holmes on COVID-19 Coverage Suits
April 5, 2022
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E-Crypto News Quotes Stafford on Biden’s Cryptocurrency Executive Order
March 29, 2022
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Wilson Elser Sees Virtual or Hybrid Trials and Arbitrations as a Fact of Life in the Future
March 24, 2022
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Wilson Elser Launches Cyber Class Action Defense Team
March 8, 2022
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3 Attorneys Named to 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers List
February 10, 2022
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3 Attorneys Named to 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars List
February 10, 2022
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Hammer and Kelly Obtain Defense Verdict in Psychiatric Malpractice Jury Trial against $5 Million Demand
December 21, 2021
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PLUS Journal Recognizes Das for Industry Achievements
December 15, 2021
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Das Named One of the 21 Most Inspiring Women in Cyber by IT Security Guru
December 2, 2021
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Kersting prevails on Appeal for Firm’s Life Insurance Client
November 2, 2021
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New York-Chicago Team Secures Significant Decrease in Award in Damages-Only Jury Trial
October 28, 2021
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Allen Named to The National Black Lawyers 2021 “Top 40 Under 40”
October 13, 2021
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Meer, Thurston, Tranen and Tomberg Argue ADR Provision, Granted Motion to Dismiss
September 22, 2021
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65 Wilson Elser Attorneys Named “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers in America 2022
August 19, 2021
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Law360 Ranks Wilson Elser 45th Largest U.S. Law Firm
July 30, 2021
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Blair, Goldhaber and Wagner Obtain Summary Judgment in Accident Case
July 21, 2021
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Kersting Moves to Dismiss Law Suit on Basis of Claim Splitting in Disability Insurance Case
July 19, 2021
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Wilson Elser to Participate in Mansfield 5.0 Certification Process
July 14, 2021
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Law360 Cites Third Circuit Case in Which Semlies, Tranen and Murphy-Petros Filed an Amicus Brief among “COVID-19 Cases to Watch”
July 12, 2021
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Blair Among Top 50 Women Lawyers Named in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin & Chicago Lawyer’s Second Annual Salute! Women in Law Award
July 1, 2021
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Cook and Holmes Takes Summary Judgment, Complaint Dismissed with Prejudice
July 1, 2021
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Duffy, Burd & O’Brien Receive Sixth Circuit Affirmance in $30 Million Contractual Liability Case
May 18, 2021
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Murphy-Petros Obtains Reversal on Criminal Conviction in Pro Bono Appeal
May 14, 2021
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Merlo, Working with Blair and Stafford, Logs Appellate Victory: Case Against Law Firm-Client Dismissed as Time-Barred
May 5, 2021
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Anjali Das of Wilson Elser Named to Cybersecurity Docket Incident Response 40 2021
April 14, 2021
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Franco Obtains Dismissal of Tenant in Porch Collapse Case
April 1, 2021
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Merlo, Blair and Stafford Obtain Appellate Victory Based on Statute of Limitations
March 23, 2021
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Law360 Recounts Murphy-Petros/McDonough Defense on Issues of Statutory Construction Related to Zoning Requirements for a Cannabis Distribution License
March 12, 2021
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BestWire Quotes Blair on Racial and Gender Diversity Lawsuits
February 2, 2021
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Six Named to 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers Lists
January 29, 2021
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Das and Blair Selected as Contributors to Best Law Firms 2021 Publication
November 17, 2020
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Business Insurance Interviews Das on “Legal Team of the Year” Award
October 27, 2020
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McDonough Obtains Award for Pro Bono Client in Disputed Termination of Employment Claim
September 30, 2020
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Das Obtains Dismissal of Bulk of Claims in Cybersecurity Class Action Case of First Impression
September 25, 2020
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Raynald Revolus: One Reason Our Still Waters Run Deep
September 25, 2020
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Business Insurance 2020 U.S. Insurance Awards Names Wilson Elser’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice “Legal Team of the Year”
September 11, 2020
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70 Wilson Elser Attorneys Named to Inaugural Edition of “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers in America 2021
August 20, 2020
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Murphy-Petros Prevails on Appeal for Transportation Client Based on Tennessee’s Comparative Negligence Statute
August 20, 2020
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Best Lawyers in America 2021 Includes 42 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 19 Offices
August 20, 2020
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Wilson Elser Named First Law Firm on ADA Website Compliance Legal Panel
August 6, 2020
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Kersting Obtains Arbitration Award on Behalf of Carrier Client
July 28, 2020
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Standing Together
June 5, 2020
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Niederer, Tomberg and Humphrey Win Appeal on Conflict of Laws Factors Involving International Relations Specific to International Tourism Interests
April 7, 2020
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Wilson Elser Named as Finalist in Business Insurance’s 2020 U.S. Insurance Awards
February 14, 2020
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Wilson Elser Promotes 25 to Partner
January 16, 2020
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DeVries Obtains Complete Defense Verdict for Gun Club Client
December 18, 2019
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Murphy-Petros a Member of Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
September 27, 2019
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Best Lawyers™ in America 2020 Includes 38 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 16 Offices
August 15, 2019
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Law360 Covers Kersting’s Fifth Circuit Victory for Client Insurer
April 15, 2019
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Hammer Obtains Summary Judgment in MedMal Case; Murphy-Petros Secures Affirmance on Appeal
April 1, 2019
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Wilson Elser Promotes 19 to Nonequity Partner
January 31, 2019
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Eli Secures Verdict for Chicago Transport Company Client
December 13, 2018
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Murphy-Petros Secures Affirmance of Dismissal for Client in Fatal School Bus Accident
November 21, 2018
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McDonough Appointed to Women’s Advisory Board for Chicago Lawyer & Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
October 11, 2018
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Best Lawyers in America 2019 Includes 35 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 16 Offices
August 15, 2018
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O’Malley and Katt Double-Team for Summary Judgment and Appellate Victory
April 27, 2018
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Law360 Covers Appeal by Murphy-Petros and Katz of NLRB Finding
January 22, 2018
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A Q&A with Dan McMahon
December 12, 2017
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McDonough Prevails in Medical Marijuana Administrative Review Lawsuit
September 25, 2017
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CS Magazine Features Eli in Article on Chicago’s “Chicest” Women
September 13, 2017
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Best Lawyers in America© Names 30 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 15 Offices to its 2018 List
August 15, 2017
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Chicago Office Raises Money for Investing in Justice Campaign; Participants Featured In WSJ
July 7, 2017
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Patricia Noonan Joins Wilson Elser’s Chicago Office
April 28, 2017
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Bloomberg BNA: Kersting on Supreme Court “Church Pension Plan” Cases
April 18, 2017
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Goldhaber Appointed to Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Advisory Board
February 15, 2017
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Kathleen McDonough Among Law Bulletin’s Leading Civil Defense Lawyers
September 22, 2016
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Best Lawyers in America© Names 22 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 12 Offices to its 2017 List
August 15, 2016
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Forbes Business Interview with Dan McMahon on Strategy, Value and Efficiency
June 28. 2016
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National Insurance Coverage Team Joins Wilson Elser
June 21, 2016
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Kathleen McDonough Joins Wilson Elser’s Chicago Office as a Partner
March 14, 2016
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Names Wilson Elser to its 2016 “Best Law Firms” List
November 2, 2015
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Wilson Elser Celebrates National Diversity Week with Firmwide Diversity & Inclusion Day
October 9, 2015
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Business Insurance Queries Edna Kersting on Spousal Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses
September 2, 2015
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Kavanagh, Murphy-Petros, Breen and Cook Convince Appellate Court Dismissal of Complaint Was Appropriate as Policy Did Not Provide Coverage for Underlying Claim
September 1, 2015
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Best Lawyers in America© Names 19 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 11 Offices to its 2016 List
August 17, 2015
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Ten Attorneys Participate in GAL Training with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
August 5, 2015
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Anthony Goldner Wins Defense Verdict in Professional Liability/Mold Property Damage Case after a Four-week Trial
June 27, 2015
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Anjali Das Receives Canadian Information Privacy Professional Certification
May 5, 2015
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Anjali Das Receives CIPP/US Designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals
May 20, 2015
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Katt and Severino Prevail in Defense of a Major U.S. Airline in a Potentially High-value Case
April 7, 2015
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Goldhaber Wins Directed Verdict at Breach of Contract Trial; Jury Forman Applauds Defense
November 12, 2014
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William Katt Named Chair of Wilson Elser’s National Aviation & Aerospace Practice
October 21, 2014
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Illinois State Bar Appoints Scott Hammer to Lead Mental Health Law Section Council
September 18, 2014
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Kuzniar Successfully Argue that Plaintiffs Failed to Plead Lawyer’s Breach of Fiduciary Duty Proximately Caused Any Damages
April 11, 2014
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Wilson Elser Promotes Four Attorneys to Partner
February 3, 2014
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CPA Letter Daily Features Interview with James Thurston and Peter Larkin on Things to Consider when Joining a Board
January 2014
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Chicago Office Supports Toys for Tots for Second Consecutive Year
January 7, 2014
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Anjali Das Elected to PLUS Board of Trustees
December 18, 2013
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Legal Insights Publishes Two Articles by Wilson Elser Partners
Fall 2013
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Murphy-Petros and Testa Earn Designation of Certified Litigation Management Professional
October 18, 2013
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Chicago Attorneys Lend a Helping Hand at Institute of Women Today
October 4, 2013
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Murphy-Petros Named to the Executive Editorial Board of the Journal of American Law
9/26/13
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Loren Cohen Prevails in Motion to Dismiss Case against Daycare Center
July 25, 2013
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David Holmes Honored by LAF for his Pro Bono Service
July 15, 2013
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Hammer Appointed Vice Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association Standing Committee on Mental Health
May 16, 2013
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Wilson Elser Chicago Team Wins Summary Judgment in Negligence Case that Plaintiff Claims Caused Career-Ending Injuries
April 19, 2013
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FCPA: Defining D&O M&A Liability for Violations
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April 2013
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Agents of America Publishes Article by Pernicone, Cohen and Graham
April 17, 2013
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Wilson Elser Promotes Nine Attorneys to Partner
February 15, 2013
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Legal Insights Publishes Article by Murphy-Petros
January 17, 2013
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Specialty Profession Services Contributes to Agents of America e-Book, Insurance Agency Risk Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Avoiding E&O Claims
January 16, 2012
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Anjali Das Appointed to Legal Editorial Board
January 3, 2013
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Das and Cohen Win Motion to Dismiss $6M Claim against CFO
January 2, 2013
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Wilson Elser Promotes Loren Cohen to Partner
October 25, 2012
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Anjali Das Elected to Chair PLUS Midwest Chapter
October 12, 2012
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Kathleen E. Peek Joins Wilson Elser’s Chicago Office
August 10, 2012
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Attorneys Named to Chicago’s Top Rated Lawyers List for 2012
July 26, 2012
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Hammer Contributes to Book on Improving Private Practice
July 26, 2012
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Loren S. Cohen Accepts Invitation to Join the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
July 18, 2012
Wilson Elser’s Loren S. Cohen has accepted an invitation to join the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), an invitation-only organization. -
Cyber Team Gains Dismissal, Statutory Award and Fees
April 19, 2012
A Member of Wilson Elser's cyber practice team comprised of Geoffrey Belzer succeeded in getting a case dismissed with prejudice and won a $10,000 statutory award and attorneys’ fees under Washington State’s anti-SLAPP statute.
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Wilson Elser’s Chicago Office Lends a Hand (or 20) to Misericordia
December 7, 2011
Wilson Elser’s Chicago office volunteered its time with the nonprofit organization Misericordia, which offers full care and housing for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities. -
Anjali Das Elected Vice Chair of PLUS Midwest Committee
November 10, 2011
Anjali Das was unanimously elected to serve as the vice chair of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) Midwest Steering Committee for 2012. -
Multi-office, Multidisciplinary Team Wins in Appellate Court
November 8, 2011
The team succeeded in getting the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold the summary judgment decision granted by the United States District for the Northern District of Ohio in a hotly contested matter surrounding the demutualization of Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company in 2001.
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Wilson Elser Prevails in Insurance Coverage Case
October 11, 2011
James Thurston and Melissa Murphy-Petros were successful before the Ninth Circuit in rescinding a D&O insurance policy for misrepresentations contained in the policy application.
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Das Quoted in Business Insurance Article about the Rise of D&O Lawsuits
September 23, 2011
Anjali Das weighed in on the Business Insurance article entitled, “Directors and officers lawsuits increase for midsize firms.” -
Anjali Das China D&O Article Garners Media Attention on D&O Diary and in Business Insurance
August 31, 2011
Anjali Das' recent article examining regulators' increasing attention on financial and accounting fraud allegations involving China-based reverse-merger entities traded on U.S. stock exchanges has appeared in number of media outlets. -
Wilson Elser's Life, Health, Disability and ERISA Practice Featured in Lawyer Monthly
August 16, 2011
Wilson Elser's Life, Health, Disability and ERISA practice was featured in the May 2011 issue of Lawyer Monthly.
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Wilson Elser’s Gardner and Holmes Accept Invitations to Join the Council on Litigation Management
August 4, 2011
Gary A. Gardner and David M. Holmes, have accepted invitations to join the Council on Litigation Management (CLM), an invitation-only organization.
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Bogaert's Article Cited as Persuasive Authority by the US Court of Appeals
August 3, 2011
William Bogaert's article, "Loss and Causation Under the Financial Institution Bond," in Financial Institution Bonds 596-97 (Duncan L. Clore ed., 3d ed. 2008) was favorably cited as persuasive authority by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in its July 11, 2011 decision in UNIVERSAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. WÜRTTEMBERGISCHE VERSIGHERUNG AG, Defendant-Appellee, 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 14178. -
Das Article on U.K. Bribery Act on Front Page of PLUS Journal
July 21, 2011
An article by Anjali Das titled "D&O Insurers Be Wary: U.K. Bribery Act Took Effect July 1" was published in the current July 2011 issue of the PLUS Journal. -
Das Bribery Act Article Posted on D&O Diary Blog
June 23, 2011
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Wilson Elser Grows National Medical Malpractice Group with Six New Laterals
June 21, 2011
Wilson Elser has beefed up its Medical Malpractice and Health Care Practice Group, having recently hired six new laterals – three in New York City, two in Chicago and one in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Anjali Das to Speak on Directors and Officers and Employment Liability
May 3, 2011
Anjali Das (Partner-Chicago) will speak at the PLUS Midwest Chapter seminar on the subject "Hot Topics in Directors and officers and Employment Practices Liability." The seminar will be held on June 2, 2011, in Chicago. -
Wilson Elser Sponsors Black Women Lawyers Fundraiser
March 30, 2011
Wilson Elser is proud to support the Black Women Lawyers Association (BWLA) of Greater Chicago as a silver-level sponsor of its 2011 spring fundraiser.
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Planek and Stiglich Obtain Defense Verdict on Behalf of Chicago Suburb in Lake County
March 28, 2011
Charles Planek and John Stiglich II obtained a full defense verdict on behalf of a Chicago suburb (municipality) in a property damage case. The case was heard in Law Division in Lake County, Illinois.
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Das to speak at ACI Conference on D&O Liability in NYC
November 10, 2010
Anjali C. Das (Partner-Chicago) will speak at the American Conference Institute’s 16th Annual Summit on D&O Liability to be held in New York City November 30 to December 1, 2010. -
Das to speak at ABA Class Action Institute
October 7, 2010
Anjali C. Das (Partner-Chicago) will speak at the American Bar Association’s 14th Annual National Institute on Class Actions. The conference will be held in Chicago on Thursday, October 14, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. -
Das, Rothmann and Wills to participate in PLUS seminar
May 3, 2010
Anjali C. Das (Partner-Chicago), a member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) Midwest Steering Committee, will co-moderate the upcoming PLUS education seminar “Hot Topics in D&O, EPL, and LPL.” The event is scheduled to take place May 13, 2010 at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Gleacher Center, 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago. -
Murphy-Petros secures Illinois appellate victory
April 28, 2010
Melissa A. Murphy-Petros (Of Counsel-Chicago) obtained an affirmance of summary judgment in favor of a general contractor sued by a construction worker who was seriously injured. -
We are pleased to announce that Michael P. Tone and Kimberly E. Blair have joined the firm as Partners in our Chicago office
July 28, 2009
They bring with them extensive experience litigating in multiple jurisdictions in the areas of professional liability and insurance coverage and bad faith matters.
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McMahon to give presentation on U.S. Supreme Court case addressing Met Life v. Glenn
April 21, 2009
Daniel J. McMahon(Chairman of the Executive Committee-Chicago) will participate in the 2009 Midwest Claim Conference to be conducted in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on May 6-8. He will discuss Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. v. Glenn, 128 S. Ct. 2343 (2008).