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Premises owners have no duty to protect against open and obvious dangers, says the Texas Supreme Court. Caitlin Bratt breaks down the ruling, which reversed a $4M verdict after a contractor fell 30 feet off a roof. https://t.co/V6yLvAFHni

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Melinda Kollross recently moderated a DRI Corporate Counsel Committee lunch-and-learn on strategic use of amicus support. Melinda serves as Chair of the DRI Center for Law and Public Policy's Amicus Committee https://t.co/XHOR7SOkPG

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Congratulations to four of Clausen Miller's Florida attorneys on being named to the 2026 Super Lawyers lists! Irene Thaler was selected to Super Lawyers, while Paris Baker, Tiffany McAvoy and Zachary Sonenblum were selected to Rising Stars. https://t.co/I8EgVkjsH3

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Congratulations to Clausen Miller's Florida team on eight years! The office continues the firm's unwavering commitment to excellence. We look forward to many more years of serving Florida. https://t.co/q3jkcrtaWF

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New York liability carriers may be exposed to bad faith claims handling allegations. Jacob Zissu analyzes a recent ruling that bad faith claims are not limited to first-party insurance claims and can stand independently from breach of contract claims. https://t.co/qPkJCRM5OM

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Florida’s First District Court of Appeal held that Fla. Stat. § 627.70152 cannot be applied retroactively to policies issued before the statute’s effective date. Zachary Sonenblum analyzes conflicting decisions and the pending Florida Supreme Court review. https://t.co/LEcEB0tApq

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Congratulations to Clausen Miller’s San Francisco team on the seventh anniversary of their office! Our talented attorneys continue the firm’s legacy of proactive and forward-thinking counsel, providing an invaluable resource for clients on the West Coast. https://t.co/Tsk6s1qqAm

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The 1st District Appellate Court recently ruled that the declaratory judgment statute does not address non-liability for a party’s past conduct. Don Sampen analyzes the decision dismissing an insurer’s declaratory judgment action in an auto accident case. https://t.co/UsB9EQNkOR

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Clausen Miller is thrilled to celebrate the third anniversary of its Milwaukee office! The team reinforces the firm’s strong reputation in the region by consistently providing outstanding client service throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana. https://t.co/XgbqceHB9y

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Policy language trumps all, says the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Tiffany McAvoy analyzes a recent opinion by the appellate court, which held that when a deductible is bound to damaged locations, it does not apply to preventative measures. https://t.co/k5IY4D4aVe

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This June, Clausen Miller is proud to celebrate the firm’s 90th anniversary! From its founding in 1936, the firm has prioritized meaningful client relationships and strategic legal advice to build the firm into the national powerhouse it is today. https://t.co/Id2RzjZZda

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Mark Zimmerman and Mitchel Torrence explain analyze an Indiana Appellate Court ruling that New York law governs an excess insurance policy for an Indiana environmental remediation site, stating that New York is the “principal location of insured risk.” https://t.co/M88hMnT2zU

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Congratulations to Don Sampen, Melinda Kollross and Michael Raudebaugh on securing a favorable judgment in an automobile insurance “stacking” case. The Seventh Circuit rejected the insureds’ attempt to “stack” coverage limits, holding to stated policies. https://t.co/PCcDqjpHHx

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Don Sampen analyzes a recent Fourth District Appellate Court decision dismissing a suit filed after the one-year policy deadline, even though the insurer agreed to reinspect the reported damages before the deadline passed.

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Liability can only go so far down the line in Texas, according to the Texas Supreme Court. Ramy Elmasri discussed the decision to deny expansion of negligence liability in fatal trucking accidents in an interview with FreightWaves. https://t.co/Zwp05FJYLJ

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Clausen Miller’s Texas team kicked off summer with a trip to the ballpark! Ramy Elmasri, Scot Doyen, Caitlin Bratt and Destyni Dickerson were joined by colleagues for a rousing cross-state clash between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros. https://t.co/xcHgTRFfyh

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Appraise first. Litigate later — if at all. A recent Texas Supreme Court ruling makes clear that coverage and bad-faith allegations won’t derail appraisal in complex property disputes. Ramy Elmasri breaks down what it means for property insurers. https://t.co/AGAlA6wSd7

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Don Sampen analyzes a 1st District Appellate Court ruling which held that an auto policy covering 17 vehicles with underinsured motorist coverage for each was not eligble to “stack” the coverage for the aggregate amount. https://t.co/e1IftxC6RV

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Ramy Elmasri analyzes a Texas Supreme Court opinion that rejected attempts to impose negligence liability on “passive shippers” for catastrophic trucking accidents involving independent motor carriers, limiting liability for non-carrier defendants. https://t.co/0biZpxKOck

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Paul-Michael Dusek analyzes a Supreme Court case that held that a negligent hiring claim against a freight broker is not preempted by the FAAAA. Brokers must conduct due diligence when selecting motor carriers to avoid liability for poor safety records. https://t.co/aa0uMzdfkn