Robert J. Bates, Jr. Selected for Inclusion in Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders – Global Elite 2022 Edition
August 2021 | Category: NewsWho’s Who Legal has named Robert J. Bates, Jr. to their list of Global Elite Thought Leaders in Insurance and Reinsurance in 2022. Bates is one of only six attorneys in the United States to receive this accolade for Insurance and Reinsurance law.
Best Lawyers Names 13 BatesCarey Attorneys to 2022 Lists
August 2021 | Category: NewsThe 2022 Best Lawyers and Ones to watch lists have recognized thirteen BatesCarey attorneys for their work in insurance law and litigation.
David Buishas and Elisabeth Ross Offer Insights on Recent Ninth Circuit Arguments in COVID-19 Business Interruption Cases in Law360
August 2021 | Category: Articles and Presentations, NewsIn a recent Law360 industry analysis, BatesCarey’s David J. Buishas and Elisabeth C. Ross address arguments made earlier today in the Ninth Circuit from policyholders and insurers in three suits over whether business interruption coverage extends to pandemic-related losses, foreshadowing the many cases pending before federal appellate and trial courts.
Lauren N. Tuckey Sworn In as WBAI President
August 2021 | Category: NewsThe Women’s Bar Association of Illinois officially welcomes BatesCarey’s Lauren N. Tuckey as President for the 2021-2022 term.
Particle Theory of Coverage Flawed for COVID-19 Claims
July 2021 | Category: NewsBatesCarey's Adam Fleischer and Elisabeth Ross discuss flaws in the particle theory of coverage for COVID-19 claims in Law360.
Jonathan Walton Featured in The Brief by The American Bar Association
July 2021 | Category: NewsThe American Bar Association’s The Brief Editorial Board Member spotlight features BatesCarey Associate Jonathan Walton.
Paige Houin to Discuss Abating the Nuisance Driving Social Inflation During CLM 2021 Annual Conference
July 2021 | Category: Articles and PresentationsBatesCarey associate Paige M. Houin will speak at the 2021 Claims and Litigation Management Alliance Annual Conference on August 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM about a variety of factors contributing to social inflation.
Illinois 6% Prejudgment Interest Law Taking Effect on July 1, 2021, With Protections Encouraging Defendants and Insurers to Make Early Settlement Offers
June 2021 | Category: NewsDavid M. Alt and Andrew S. Chestnut discuss new Illinois legislation effective July 1, 2021, that will add 6% prejudgment interest to damages awards in personal injury lawsuits and arbitrations.
Kristi Nolley and Lindsey Dean Examine Kentucky Appeals Court Ruling Regarding the Notice-Prejudice Rule in Recent Law360 Expert Analysis
June 2021 | Category: NewsIn their recent Law360 Expert Analysis, BatesCarey’s Kristi S. Nolley and Lindsey D. Dean address rejection of the notice-prejudice rule for claims-made-and-reported policies in a matter of first impression in Kentucky.
Adam Fleischer Examines Reconsidered Insurance Ruling Clarifying Excess Coverage for Opioid Suits
May 2021 | Category: Articles and Presentations, NewsIn a recent Law360 piece, Adam analyzes the reconsidered ruling in Giant Eagle v. American Guarantee, et al., which provides assurance to excess carriers that opioid defendants facing millions of dollars in defense costs cannot use those costs as a means to leapfrog their primary coverage and proceed up their insurance towers to reach excess layers.