http://www.batescarey.com/blog/ Recent Posts en-us Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:40:14 -0400 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/ellen-zabinski-to-participate-in-panel-at-mdd-annual-cyber-business-interruption-summit/ Ellen Zabinski will speak during the “Interactive Case Studies” panel of the MDD Cyber Business Interruption Summit in Chicago on Wednesday, April 22.

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:55:54 -0400 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/ellen-zabinski-to-participate-in-panel-at-mdd-annual-cyber-business-interruption-summit/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/kari-timm-to-moderate-d-o-and-cyber-panel-at-plus-d-o-and-cyber-symposium-in-new-york/ Kari Timm will moderate the panel “The Intersection of Cyber and D&O – Bridging the Towers” at the PLUS D&O and Cyber Symposium in New York City on Tuesday, March 3.

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:54:28 -0500 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/kari-timm-to-moderate-d-o-and-cyber-panel-at-plus-d-o-and-cyber-symposium-in-new-york/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/matthew-fortin-covers-major-q4-2025-insurance-decisions-in-law360/ Matthew Fortin highlights recent Illinois decisions impacting overlapping coverages, statutory protections for genetic health information, contractual suit limitation provisions and examines the Department of Insurance’s recent suit against State Farm.

]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:58:35 -0500 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/matthew-fortin-covers-major-q4-2025-insurance-decisions-in-law360/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/adam-fleischer-discusses-claim-trends-and-mitigation-at-irla-bermuda-conference/ Adam Fleischer presents on claims trends and mitigation at IRLA’s inaugural Bermuda Conference on January 27, 2026.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:52:01 -0500 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/adam-fleischer-discusses-claim-trends-and-mitigation-at-irla-bermuda-conference/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/four-batescarey-attorneys-elevated-to-partnership-in-2026/ BatesCarey has elevated Kevin Harris, Paige Houin, Kathryn Kawauchi and Sarah St. Clair to Partner, effective January 1, 2026.

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:39:32 -0500 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/four-batescarey-attorneys-elevated-to-partnership-in-2026/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/illinois-supreme-court-adopts-batescarey-amicus-position-that-even-emissions-pursuant-to-regulatory-permits-are-excluded-by-pollution-exclusion/ BatesCarey filed an amicus curiae brief to the Illinois Supreme Court on behalf of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Elite Insurance Corporation, seeking to overturn 15 years of legal precedent regarding policy holders’ emissions and “pollution” in Illinois.

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:47:48 -0500 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/illinois-supreme-court-adopts-batescarey-amicus-position-that-even-emissions-pursuant-to-regulatory-permits-are-excluded-by-pollution-exclusion/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/seventeen-batescarey-attorneys-recognized-in-2026-illinois-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars/ Seventeen firm attorneys have been named as 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, including Adam Fleischer as a Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyer.

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:04:19 -0500 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/seventeen-batescarey-attorneys-recognized-in-2026-illinois-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/batescarey-secures-supreme-court-of-kentucky-win-in-28-million-malicious-prosecution-dispute/ BatesCarey achieved a unanimous ruling from the Supreme Court of Kentucky, finding no duty to defend or indemnify a wrongful conviction claim and resulting in a $28 million consent judgment. The decision establishes new law in Kentucky and should better equip insurers nationwide in rebutting claims of continuous “personal injury” coverage across decades of incarceration. Colemon v. Westport Ins. Co., No. 2023-SC-0497-DG, 2025 WL 3768513

]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:16:32 -0500 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/batescarey-secures-supreme-court-of-kentucky-win-in-28-million-malicious-prosecution-dispute/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/ellen-zabinski-selected-to-law-bulletin-media-s-6th-annual-top-women-in-law/ Ellen has been recognized by Law Bulletin Media in their 6th annual Top Women in Law list for her exemplary mentorship, leadership and impact in the legal profession.

]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:18:31 -0500 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/ellen-zabinski-selected-to-law-bulletin-media-s-6th-annual-top-women-in-law/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/mark-sheridan-bob-bates-agelo-reppas-and-sam-head-secure-u-s-court-of-appeals-sixth-circuit-victory-in-complex-reinsurance-dispute/ BatesCarey secures a significant win in the Sixth Circuit, affirming a summary judgment ruling in Amerisure Mutual Ins. Co. v. Swiss Reinsurance America Corp. The decision builds on an earlier arbitration victory that established critical precedent on defense cost allocation and ultimately saved the client millions in potential exposure.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:48:26 -0500 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/mark-sheridan-bob-bates-agelo-reppas-and-sam-head-secure-u-s-court-of-appeals-sixth-circuit-victory-in-complex-reinsurance-dispute/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/batescarey-earns-national-ranking-in-best-law-firms-2026/ Best Lawyers® has once again selected several BatesCarey practice groups for recognition in Best Law Firms® 2026.

]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:01:45 -0500 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/batescarey-earns-national-ranking-in-best-law-firms-2026/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/matthew-fortin-breaks-down-key-q3-insurance-rulings-in-law360/ Matthew Fortin analyzes recent Illinois decisions impacting appraisal clauses, indemnity obligations, pollution exclusions and commercial auto coverage, offering practical insights for insurers and policyholders navigating evolving case law.

]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:38:27 -0400 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/matthew-fortin-breaks-down-key-q3-insurance-rulings-in-law360/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/batescarey-earns-2025-civic-education-appreciation-award-from-the-chicago-bar-associations-lawyers-in-the-classroom-program/ The Chicago Bar Association’s Lawyers in the Classroom Program will recognize BatesCarey’s contribution to civic education at the 4th Annual Civic Education Appreciation Awards on November 6th.

]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:24:42 -0400 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/batescarey-earns-2025-civic-education-appreciation-award-from-the-chicago-bar-associations-lawyers-in-the-classroom-program/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/adam-fleischer-weighs-in-on-ghost-guns-and-public-nuisance-coverage-in-bloomberg-law/ Adam Fleischer explains how a recent ghost gun suit highlights a growing tension between business conduct and an insurer’s duty to defend.

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:18:31 -0400 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/adam-fleischer-weighs-in-on-ghost-guns-and-public-nuisance-coverage-in-bloomberg-law/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/ommid-farashahi-and-melissa-gandhi-discuss-ai-crackdown-in-the-d-o-diary/ Ommid Farashahi and Melissa Gandhi explore key cases and share their insights on the clampdown of AI misuse in legal filings.

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:08:00 -0400 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/ommid-farashahi-and-melissa-gandhi-discuss-ai-crackdown-in-the-d-o-diary/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/adrian-rohrer-and-david-koury-obtain-illinois-appellate-court-victory-in-eo-coverage-case/ BatesCarey successfully obtained affirmance of summary judgment on behalf of Lloyd’s of London in a professional liability dispute, where the appellate court upheld the application of the E&O policy’s cyber event exclusion. The court concluded that coverage was barred because the hacking incident constituted the originating event from which all contributing causes of the loss stemmed, and it further held that Lloyd’s of London was allowed to consider an earlier statement by the insured regarding the details of the hacking incident as extrinsic evidence with respect to its alleged duty to defend.

]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:05:16 -0400 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/adrian-rohrer-and-david-koury-obtain-illinois-appellate-court-victory-in-eo-coverage-case/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/16-batescarey-attorneys-honored-in-2026-best-lawyers-publication/ Best Lawyers® has recognized 10 outstanding BatesCarey attorneys in the 2026 publication of The Best Lawyers in America®, with five additional attorneys selected as Ones to Watch® for their accomplishments in the field of law.

]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:40:22 -0400 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/16-batescarey-attorneys-honored-in-2026-best-lawyers-publication/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/jonathan-walton-david-cutter-and-paul-sowa-secure-summary-judgment-win-in-michigan-professional-liability-coverage-case/ BatesCarey obtained a Sixth Circuit affirmance of a summary judgment ruling in Fives St Corp. v. Allied World Surplus Lines Ins. Co., in which the insured’s prior knowledge of a dispute with an equipment purchaser precluded coverage for a professional liability lawsuit.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/jonathan-walton-david-cutter-and-paul-sowa-secure-summary-judgment-win-in-michigan-professional-liability-coverage-case/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/chambers-usa-names-batescarey-as-leading-insurance-firm-for-21st-consecutive-year/ Chambers USA recognized the firm as well as five individual partners for their accolades in its 2025 report.

]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/chambers-usa-names-batescarey-as-leading-insurance-firm-for-21st-consecutive-year/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/adam-fleischer-shares-insights-on-public-nuisance-insurance-coverage-in-arias-us-quarterly/ Adam Fleischer explored the rising use of public nuisance theories in mass tort litigation and their implications for insurers in ARIAS U.S. Quarterly.

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:18:23 -0400 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/adam-fleischer-shares-insights-on-public-nuisance-insurance-coverage-in-arias-us-quarterly/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/david-alt-named-a-crains-chicago-business-2025-notable-litigator-and-trial-attorney/ David is the latest in a long list of BatesCarey attorneys recognized by this prestigious award.

]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:48:17 -0400 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/david-alt-named-a-crains-chicago-business-2025-notable-litigator-and-trial-attorney/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/over-1-billion-in-opioid-liabilities-not-covered-as-unbranded-marketing-claims-fall-within-pcoh/ On March 10, 2025 the Circuit Court for the County of St. Louis, Missouri found that BatesCarey’s clients, Aspen Insurance UK Ltd. and Old Colony State Insurance Company, owe no coverage for over $1 billion in opioid liabilities faced by one of the nation’s largest opioid manufacturers, Mallinckrodt, given that Mallinckrodt’s “unbranded marketing” that promoted the use of opioids without naming any specific product, is still conduct that falls within the policies’ product completed operations hazard provisions, which preclude coverage for such claims.

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:00:26 -0400 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/over-1-billion-in-opioid-liabilities-not-covered-as-unbranded-marketing-claims-fall-within-pcoh/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/12-million-claim-for-medical-supplies-packaged-with-contaminated-surgical-gowns-does-not-constitute-covered-property-damage/ Adam H. Fleischer and Josh A. Boggioni secured a victory in GD Group v. Medmarc Casualty Ins. Co., where the court ruled that a $12 million claim for mold-contaminated surgical gowns packaged with third-party supplies did not constitute “property damage” or "impaired property" under Illinois law.

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:10:12 -0500 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/12-million-claim-for-medical-supplies-packaged-with-contaminated-surgical-gowns-does-not-constitute-covered-property-damage/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/twenty-batescarey-attorneys-recognized-in-2025-illinois-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars/ Twenty attorneys from the firm have been selected for 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, including five first-time honorees.

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:50:59 -0500 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/twenty-batescarey-attorneys-recognized-in-2025-illinois-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars/ http://www.batescarey.com/blog/four-batescarey-attorneys-elevated-to-partnership-and-special-counsel/ BatesCarey is proud to announce that Milad Emam and Emily Tripicchio have been elected as Partners, while Paige Houin and Natalie Koepke have been elevated to Special Counsel.

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:42:12 -0500 http://www.batescarey.com/blog/four-batescarey-attorneys-elevated-to-partnership-and-special-counsel/