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8.29.23

Next Steps For Insurers After Ky. OKs Early 3rd-Party Claims

Jason Reichlyn authored the Law360 Expert Analysis article, "Next Steps For Insurers After Ky. OKs Early 3rd-Party Claims." In the article, Reichlyn breaks down the decision in the case Estate of…

12.15.20

Why selecting diverse law firms makes sense for insurers

Sean Griffin, Washington, D.C.-based Member in Dykema’s Commercial Litigation practice, authored the PropertyCasualty360 article, “Why selecting diverse law firms makes sense for insurers.” In the…

10.01.20

“Allocation, Allocation, Allocation!”

Tom Alleman, Dallas-based Member and Co-Director of Dykema’s Insurance Industry Group, wrote the American College of Coverage Counsel Newsletter article, “Allocation, Allocation, Allocation!,” which…

Blog Posts 30 results

7.08.24

Second Circuit Affirms Broad Reading of Contract Exclusion in Closely Held Family Corporation Litigation

The Second Circuit recently affirmed a decision by a New York district court that the contract exclusion in a D&O insurance policy applied to all of the causes of action in an underlying action,…

6.05.24

Insurer Quota-Sharing Lessons From $112M Bad Faith Verdict

Note: This article was originally published by Law360 as an Expert Analysis column. Following the rising trend in runaway bad faith verdicts, on March 22, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the…

4.25.24

Sixth Circuit Holds Under Michigan Law That Insurer May Recoup Defense Costs Paid Subject to a Reservation of Rights Without Express Policy Language Authorizing Reimbursement

The Sixth Circuit has held under Michigan law that a reservation of rights letter including a right to reimbursement was sufficient to entitle an insurer to recoup defense costs paid when the insurer…

Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 1 result

11.28.18

Natural Disasters: Concurrent Causation and its Impact on Commercial Property and Liability Coverage

In 2017, natural disasters caused $306 billion in total damage across the United States – the largest amount for any single year. Three devastating hurricanes and multiple wildfires all contributed to…

Legal Alerts 20 results

10.18.24

Insurance Bad Faith Report, October 2024

Dykema is pleased to present its October 2024 Insurance Bad Faith Report, reviewing notable bad faith decisions issued nationwide in the first quarter of this year. All of the quarterly Reports, along…

7.19.24

Insurance Bad Faith Report, July 2024

Dykema is pleased to present its July 2024 Insurance Bad Faith Report, reviewing notable bad faith decisions issued nationwide in the first quarter of this year. All of the quarterly Reports, along…

4.19.24

Insurance Bad Faith Report, April 2024

Dykema is pleased to present its April 2024 Insurance Bad Faith Report, reviewing notable bad faith decisions issued nationwide in the first quarter of this year. All of the quarterly Reports, along…

Podcasts 1 result

2.27.24

What cannabis operators need to know about properly insuring their business

A combination of regulatory hurdles, limited market options, and the unique risks associated with the industry has made it challenging for cannabis companies in Michigan to secure comprehensive and…

Press Mentions 34 results

7.03.24

“Insurer Seeks To Cover D&O Defenses In DMK Pharma Ch. 11”

Jason Reichlyn was quoted in the Law360 Bankruptcy Authority article, “Insurer Seeks To Cover D&O Defenses In DMK Pharma Ch. 11.” 

6.20.24

“Novel Vermont Polluter Law Raises Insurance Liability Issues”

Tom Alleman was quoted in the Law360 Insurance Authority article, “Novel Vermont Polluter Law Raises Insurance Liability Issues.” 

5.17.24

"Insurer Quota-Sharing Lessons From $112M Bad Faith Verdict"

Jason Reichlyn and Christopher Sakauye co-authored the Law360 Expert Analysis article, "Insurer Quota-Sharing Lessons From $112M Bad Faith Verdict." In the article, Reichlyn and Sakauye break down the…

Press Releases 94 results

11.07.24

Dykema Receives 15 National Rankings and 153 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2025

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 15 practice areas in the 2025 Best Law Firms list and received a total of 153 metropolitan rankings…

8.15.24

216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 guide and the Best…

6.13.24

Dykema Deepens Insurance Litigation Bench in Texas With the Addition of Attorneys Matthew Pepping, Katie Oldham, and Peter Pope

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of three attorneys in the firm’s Texas offices, each in the firm’s Insurance Industry Group. Matthew Pepping will reside in the firm’s…

Speaking Engagements 8 results

5.18.22

2022 IADC Midwest Regional Meeting

Lori McAllister will host the 2022 IADC Midwest Regional Meeting on May 18, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan. The event will feature a tour of The Damon J. Keith Collection at Wayne State University’s…

12.09.21

What is Privileged? An Examination of the Erosion of the Attorney-Client and Work-Product Privileges, DRI 2021 Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium

Sean Griffin will present in DRI’s 2021 Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium in the session, “What is Privileged? An Examination of the Erosion of the Attorney-Client and Work-Product…

10.26.17

Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season: Response and Recovery to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria

The hurricanes encountered thus far in 2017 in the U.S. – Harvey, Irma and Maria – will be remembered for their intensity and for the extensive damage they have inflicted. Recovering from the…

Webinars 5 results

4.11.23

Sources of D&O Liability

Tom Judge served as a featured presenter for PLUS D&O University Spring Session. Judge's presentation, "Sources of D&O Liability," reviewed statutes and common law governing directors and officers…

9.28.21

Diversity and Inclusion, 2021 Defense Research Institute (DRI) - International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Virtual Insurance Roundtable

Sean Griffin will serve as a featured speaker at the Defense Research Institute (DRI) - International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Virtual Insurance Roundtable on September 28, 2021

4.30.21

The Developing Crisis of Bodily Injury from Vaping, Environmental & Emerging Claim Manager Association 35th Annual Conference

Tom Alleman, Dallas-based member of Dykema’s Litigation Department and Co-Director of the firm’s Insurance Industry Group, served as a featured presenter in the Environmental & Emerging Claim Manager…