BatesCarey Obtains Summary Judgment Win in Pollution Liability Case
October 2023 | Category: Recent SuccessesThe Circuit Court of Cook County held that the policyholder was not entitled to a second $5 million limit of liability because there was only one incident under the policy.
BatesCarey Secures Late Notice Win in Opioid Public Nuisance Claim in 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
October 2023 | Category: Recent SuccessesThe appellate court affirmed the district court’s decision that the insured failed to provide timely notice to its insurer and held that the insurer owed no coverage.
Justin Seigler Named to Chicago Lawyer’s 40 Under Forty List
September 2023 | Category: NewsJustin was selected from over 1,000 nominees for his outstanding insurance coverage litigation work.
13 BatesCarey Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
August 2023 | Category: NewsThe Best Lawyers in America named 10 BatesCarey attorneys “Best Lawyer” and designated three attorneys “Ones to Watch” for 2024 based on excellence in insurance law and other practice areas.
BatesCarey Named Top Insurance Firm in Illinois And Among Top Ten Insurance Firms Nationally
June 2023 | Category: NewsThe firm and six partners were once again recognized by Chambers USA for their insurance and reinsurance work.
Robert J. Bates, Jr. and Adam Fleischer Honored in Who’s Who Legal 2023 Insurance & Reinsurance Report
May 2023 | Category: NewsBob and Adam rank among only 46 attorneys in Illinois to earn this prestigious distinction.
Lindsey Dean Shares Insights on Navigating Partial Releases for CLM Magazine
May 2023 | Category: Articles and PresentationsLindsey and co-author Christopher Morrison of Swiss Re discuss releases that may relieve a primary insurer’s obligations, but do not settle the claim.
Jonathan Walton to Discuss Trending D&O and Professional Liability Coverage Issues at ABA Insurance Industry Conference
April 2023 | Category: NewsOn a May 4 panel, Jonathan will detail key coverage topics for D&O and professional liability policies.
Florida’s New Bad Faith Law: Attorney Fee Shifting for Insureds Repealed in Most Cases, Duty of Good Faith Imposed on Claimants and Insureds, and Safe Harbors Provided to Insurers
March 2023 | Category: Articles and PresentationsFlorida’s new “tort reform” legislation (HB837) includes several important provisions for insurers related to bad faith liability and prevailing party attorney fees in some coverage disputes.
BatesCarey Revives Tea Talk: Women Empowering Women in 2023
March 2023 | Category: NewsThe event, which first began in 2018, brings together women from numerous industries to discuss issues and unique challenges women face in the workplace.