Michael discusses the role that George Tinker played in the decades-long dispute over whether construction defect claims are covered by CGL policies. He is joined by Seth Lamden, a partner in the Chicago office of BlankRome LLP.

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Michael discusses whether certificates of insurance are really "worthless." He is joined by his HeplerBroom partner Aleen Tiffany.

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The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Michael explains the little known story behind the Illinois Supreme Court's landmark decision in Maryland Casualty Co. v. Peppers, one of the first cases in the country to recognize an insured's right in some instances to independent defense counsel. You can read the decision here (https://law.justia.com/cases/illinois/supreme-court/1976/47755-6.html). You can view the Made in the USA documentary mentioned in the episode here (https://video.ninenet.org/video/made-in-usa-the-east-st-louis-story-ccgfta/?gclid=CjwKCAiArbv_BRA8EiwAYGs23PDK_aQyU-jLnAFjb2Qzs4tBwXecsjW_XQP6kOjJNfwtiN-6WHQPWRoC6u0QAvD_BwE). Excellent sound effects, with some modifications, courtesy of kwahmah_02 (https://freesound.org/people/kwahmah_02/sounds/244932/); and TaranP (https://freesound.org/people/TaranP/sounds/362206/).

The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

My good friend Shari Belitz discusses virtual jury trials.